Africa iShare podcast
By Africa iShare Podcast
Africa iShare podcastNov 11, 2020
Why is entrepreneurship had in Africa?
If you are an entrepreneur in Africa you need no convincing that it is hard to get your idea off the book to the market. But why is it hard to do that? Here are some thoughts. See more about us at africaishare.com.
Africa Trade catch up August 2022
Listen to our discussion held recently on the Africa iShare platform. We do a catch up on happenings around Africa trade at August 2022. Find out more about us - africaishare.com #AcFTA #Africa Trade #Africabusiness
Africa legal systems: Nigeria in focus
What do African legal systems look like? Do they apply customary laws? Laws handed down from colonial times? Listen to a discussion with a Nigeria legal practitioner - more about us at htts://africaishare.com
What's happening in Kenya tech world?
Listen to our discussion held recently on the Africa iShare platform. Quite an insightful piece with a software developer based in Kenya. Find out more about us at africaishare.com. #Kenyatech #Kenyatechnews #Africatech #Africa #Africadevelopment #Technews #Africatechnews
Tech in Africa: what works?
Listen to our discussion held recently on the Africa iShare platform. Share your thoughts and leave your comments. Find out more about us at africaishare.com #Africa #Ghanatech #Africatech #Africa #Africadevelopment #Technews #Africatechnews
Russia war & impact on Africa trade
Cost of fuel and food prices is steep. Russia - Ukraine war seems to be the starting point of the crisis. Let us know your thoughts on our episode. Know more about us at - https://africaishare.com/
Uganda Entebbe Airport debacle
In the discussion we consider issues around negotiation of contracts, use of national assets as collateral and other recourse a borrower might have. This is in light of the alleged seizure of Uganda Entebbe Airport by China. Have a listen and subscribe!
Public finance: Government spending 101 - Africa money
In this episode we speak with Edwin Mutuma about public finance. We cover government spending and sources of funds for government. We use Kenya as a case for the discussion. Listen and subscribe!
Find out about Africa iShare at - https://54ishare.com/ & Edwin's site at - https://econ-versation.com/
Football rules & Africa: insights from a sports lawyer
A very insightful discussion here with our guest Chris. Have a listen & leave your comments etc. Find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/. You can find the article Chris refers to at - https://medium.com/@chrismwabe95/is-africas-lack-of-world-cup-success-partly-a-result-of-skewed-fifa-laws-and-regulations-f15a75626a3a.
Africa digital trade, digital trade zones etc.
The podcast looks at various issues around digital trade in Africa in 2021 in light of the global pandemic in 2020 & other factors. We briefly mention about the concept of digital free trade zones in Malaysia & Dubai. Find out more about us - https://54ishare.com/. Listen to the discussion on YouTube at - https://youtu.be/ot1ox3yFmY8
Business Incubators in Africa: some insights
Our panelists in this discussion point out some gaps facing African business and they consider how incubators can help to seal the gaps. Find out more about the discussion at - https://54ishare.com/business-incubators-in-africa-some-insights/.
Fintech in Africa (Tanzania & Nigeria): some insights
In this episode our guests speaks about the fintech revolution in Africa, the regulatory landscape & the fintech take-up in their countries i.e. Tanzania & Nigeria. A very insightful discussion. Have a listen. You also find us on YouTube and on our website - https://54ishare.com/.
Digital currencies & Africa
The discussion looks at digital currencies & relates them to the Africa scenario. Have a listen. Find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/
Africa mis(diagnosis) of its ailments
In this episode we do a recap of past discussions on issues facing Africa in development, leadership and trade. Quite an interesting discussion. Listen in & share your comments. Find out more about as at - https://54ishare.com/. You can also find more of our discussions on our YouTube Channel.
Should Africa seek transfer of technology?
In this podcast the panelist notes that, transfer of technology could be a starting point to leapfrog development of Africa digital market. What are your views on this? Write to us - admin@54ishare.com
Untapped Africa digital market & global trade
In this episode we consider the low development of the Africa digital market, factors contributing to the underdevelopment of this market and possible solutions available. Some of the solutions discussed include, pursuing technology transfer and opening up the market for foreign investment. Find out more about us on - https://54ishare.com/.
The Gig Economy: prospects in East Africa
In this webinar our panelists speak about the prospects, challenges and reforms needed to support gig (freelance) economy in East Africa. Have a listen. Find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/.
Self-driving trucks, AI, Trade & Africa
In this episode we speak about the ongoing talk of having self-driving tracks on the roads. We speak about the impact of the trucks on trade and things that the African continent should start thinking about in this regard. Find more of our content on our YouTube Channel and on our website.
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East Africa Single Digital Market: what's the plan?
The East Africa Community has been having talks about having a single regional digital market. This will mean an integration of the digital online, data and connectivity markets for the partner states. Listen to this podcast where we consider what this actually means and what the plan is. Check out more of our content at - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA and at - https://54ishare.com
Woes of African Researchers: why governments need to pay attention
Listen to this candid discussion on the troubles that face African researchers. We trace the root cause of some of the troubles to attitudes of Africa towards research, exploitation of researchers, lack of funding, among others. Leave your comments. Find out more about us - https://54ishare.com/
A single African currency: A pipe dream?
In the episode we discuss the possibility of having a single African currency. We consider some advantages that would accrue from that and highlight some of the odds stacked against the achieving the dream. Find out more about us - https://54ishare.com/.
Cost of doing business in informal sector: Kenya vs. Namibia
The speakers look at the cost of doing business in the informal sectors in Kenya and Namibia. They also highlight the cost in a few other African countries. Find the presentation made in the discussion at https://54ishare.com/
Easing cost of business for MSMES in Africa
Listen to the podcast where we discuss:
1. Costs that face Micro Small Medium Enterprises (MSMES) in most African countries.
2. What governments can do to support MSMEs that require support to deal with some of these costs.
Find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/
Rich yet poor: the African story
Listen to this episode where we consider the paradox of Africa being very resource rich yet still experiencing very high poverty rates. Find us at - https://54ishare.com/
Africa trade in Intellectual Property (IP): what's the deal?
In this episode we look at the IP market in Africa, what a successful market needs & protection of indigenous knowledge. Have a listen. You can find out more about us at - https://54ishare.com/.
What's the structure of China-Africa agreements?
This is part of our episode on China-Africa debt trap. Listen to the full discussion here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA
Managing China debt: lessons for Africa
This is part of our episode on China-Africa debt trap. Listen to the full discussion here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA
Why is Africa losing on China loan deals?
This is part of our episode on China-Africa debt trap. Listen to the full discussion here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA
China loans to Africa: what's the motive?
This is part of an episode where we discussed the issue of China - Africa debts and whether a debt trap is ensuing. Listen to the full episode on your YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjRLrzuE27gAl0Wb4f3AYhA.
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Minimum tax in Kenya: why the uproar?
In this episode we discuss minimum tax which is a tax that came into effect in Kenya from 1 January 2021. This is a shorter version of the episode covering the legal & business issues with minimum tax. Listen to the full episode at - https://youtu.be/7IxGsGQVfPQ
In the full episode where we consider how the tax works, who it is targeting and ways for African governments to rethink taxation. Find the material referred to in the discussion at - https://54ishare.com/minimum-tax-in-kenya-presentation/. Please note that the minimum tax guidelines were published immediately after the recording of the episode hence the guidelines offer clarity in some areas raised in the discussion. You can find the guidelines at - https://yazitaxafrica.com/minimum-tax-guidelines/
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Trading in Africa digital market
In this discussion we look at several aspects around trade in Africa Digital market:
1. Africa digital market size, projected growth & future (Minute 02:57 - 7:13)
2. Who stands to benefit from the Africa digital Market? (Minute 08:00 - 12: 28)
3. Inclusion of digital trade in bilateral agreements being negotiated by Africa. (Minute 12:30 - 15:11)
3. Potential threats to MSMEs in Africa - (Minute 15: 28 - 20: 55)
4. Tax considerations on digital trade for Africa - Minute 20: 57 - 22: 50
5. Policy considerations on digital trade in Africa (Minute 23:34 - 29: 41).
Have a listen to the full discussion for a comprehensive view on the subject & thoughts on integration of Africa into global value chains etc.
Personal data protection in Africa: A concern?
The issue of personal data protection is continually under discussion. In Africa, it is quite concerning for many reasons. Have a listen to this episode & let us have your comments at - admin@54ishare.com.
Africa trading under AcFTA: what it means
In this episode we speak about AcFTA going live from 1 Jan 2021. Quite some interesting things for Africa to consider. See more about us at - https://54ishare.com/. Let us know your thoughts and comments on the topic.
Thoughts on Kenya - UK Trade deal, 2020
We discuss the Kenya-UK trade deal signed in 2020. We look at how it affects Kenya's commitments to AcFTA and Kenya's commitments to Regional Economic Communities. Find out more about us here - https://54ishare.com/.
Foreign aid conditions & sanctions in Africa
This episode looks at conditions attached to foreign aid given to Africa & touches a bit on sanctions that are imposed following from the foreign aid. Follow us on twitter @AfricaIshare.
Dark Patterns in UX Design
Listen to this very informative discussion on how websites and online businesses use dark patterns in their designs to allure users. Join us for future discussions on the topic. Find more info on twitter: @AfricaIshare or LinkedIn - Africa iShare Platform. Our Website - https://54ishare.com/.
Should Africa keep getting foreign aid?
We consider the often-discussed issue of foreign aid in Africa. We look at ‘does foreign aid work for Africa’ and ‘should Africa keep getting foreign aid’? Listen to the podcast & share your views. Our social media pages are: twitter -@AfricaIshare, Facebook & LinkedIn- Africa Ishare Platform. Our website - https://54ishare.com/. Thank you!
Rethinking leadership & development in Africa
This is part of our series of podcasts on 'Africa Thinking Recast'. You can see upcoming topics and listen to past discussions at - https://54ishare.com/podcasts-africa-ishare/
Leadership & development in Africa (Part A)
This is part of our series of podcasts on 'The Africa We Want'. You can see upcoming topics and listen to past discussions at - https://54ishare.com/podcasts-africa-ishare/
African economies: Egypt in focus
We discuss what is happening in the economies of different African countries. In this episode we focus on Egypt.
You can find out more about us at https://54ishare.com. Also listen to our other podcast 'The Africa We Want'. You can see upcoming episode at https://54ishare.com/podcasts-africa-ishare/.
Should Kenya negotiate for a Free Trade Area with USA?
This is part of a series of discussions on 'The Africa We Want'. IN this episode we look at how African countries negotiate trade agreements with the Kenya - USA FTA negotiations as a case study. Quite an interesting discussion. Look at upcoming discussion topics for the podcast at https://54ishare.com/podcasts-africa-ishare/ . You can also join the live audience stream for the podcast at https://54ishare.com/webinars/the-africa-we-want/.
Onset of AcFTA & doing business in Africa
This is the 'Africa We Want' series of discussions. We speak about the onset of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area & doing business in Africa. Look out for other upcoming topics in the series at - https://54ishare.com/podcasts-africa-ishare/
China Belt & Road Initiative: is Africa gaining?
In this discussion we looked at the China BRI & looked at whether Africa is benefiting from the initiative. You can see more about us at - https://54ishare.com/.
African economies: Zimbabwe in Focus
We discuss what is happening in the economies of different African countries. In this episode we focus on Zimbabwe.
You can find out more about us at https://54ishare.com. Also listen to our other podcast 'The Africa We Want'. You can see upcoming episode at https://54ishare.com/podcasts-africa-ishare/.
Taxation of the informal (digital) sector in Africa: Kenya, Nigeria & Ghana
This series looks at various aspects of tax within the Africa continent. This episode looks at taxation of the informal sellers on digital platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. in Kenya, Ghana & NIgeria. If you have any follow up tax questions from the discussion please contact the tax team on https://yazitaxafrica.com/ they will be happy to help. Also visit the Africa iShare website -https://54ishare.com/ for additional information on upcoming discussions & to join the community. Also, find more discussions on YouTube: Africa Ishare & for daily updates follow us on twitter: @AfricaIshare.
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Taxation of digital economy in Africa: perspectives from Uganda & Nigeria
At Africa iShare we have a series of discussions on various issues affecting Africa. This series deals with Africa tax. This episode was recorded on 27 July 2020 therefore some tax aspects could need updating in the future. You can contact our tax team at https://yazitaxafrica.com/ for any assistance.
You can join the Africa tax network at https://taxnetwork.54ishare.com/.
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