Best Secretariat Podcasts (2024)

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Asset Recovery and Restitution (Part 2) 29:55

5M ago29:55

29:55

In this latest FAST podcast episode, FAST’s government and multilateral organizations lead, Andy Shen sat down with Caleb Thole from Global Hope Mobilization, a Malawi-based civil society organization, Martina Vandenberg from the Human Trafficking Legal Center, a US-based civil society organization, Sheri Levine-Shea from Barclays, Hennie Verbeek f…

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Asset Recovery and Restitution (Part 1) 25:33

5M ago25:33

25:33

In this new FAST podcast episode (one of two), FAST’s Government and Multilateral Organizations Lead, Andy Shen, Research Associate Dr Loria-Mae Heywood, and Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Nadine Kambriss provide details on a year-long project focused on asset recovery and compensation for victims and survivors of human trafficking and forced la…

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Andile Africa 25:27

7M ago25:27

25:27

Andile Africa is CEO of the Automotive Industry Development Center. The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) which is an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development. The AIDC was established as a support centre to strengthen global competitiveness in the local…

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Rui Mendes Da Silva, Co-CEO of Kemet Automotive 8:41

7M ago8:41

8:41

In this discussion with Rui, you'll discover: -What is Kemet Automotive, and what is Rui's vision for it?...01:00 -Africa will not miss the green electrical revolution...03:00 -The future of mobility and electric vehicles in Africa...04:30 -The impact of trading under the AFCTA...06:00 -Reasons to be excited for the African auto market!...07:00 -An…

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Ashit Shah 12:29

7M ago12:29

12:29

Ashit Shah is Chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufactures Association (APMA) and Kenya Automotive Manufacturers (KAM). In this discussion with Ashit, you'll discover: -The role of the Kenya automotive industry in the regional economic growth....00:50 -Kenya's biggest strength economically...03:10 -Challenges facing the Kenyan automotive industry.…

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Cherine Kallal of GB Automotive 14:46

7M ago14:46

14:46

Cherine Kallal is Senior Vice President-Business Development at GB Corp. She received an undergraduate degree from Loughborough University. In this episode, Cherine will discuss the current vehicle market in Africa, and what she sees in the next 5-10 years! In this episode, you'll discover: -About GB Auto and the vision of what Cherine wishes to ac…

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David Coffey, President of AAAM 17:23

7M ago17:23

17:23

Welcome to the show, David Coffey, president of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM). Key tenets of the AAM: African Automotive Eco-System: Work with African governments to unlock economic potential and promote the Automotive sector across the continent. Develop a network of stakeholders committed to achieving the potential of…

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Wandile Sihlobo 26:37

7M ago26:37

26:37

Wandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of two books, “A Country of Two Agricultures: The Disparities, The Challenges, The Solutions” and “Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity and Agriculture“. He is a Senior Lecturer Extraordinary at the Department of Agricultural Economics …

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Amanda Kabagambe, Founder and CEO of Bethel Advisors 25:05

7M ago25:05

25:05

Amanda is an economist, management consultant and project manager with over 13 years’ experience providing cross cutting advisory services to solve business issues, increase productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness of organizations. She has extensive experience working with executives in national government institutions, multilateral agencies,…

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Adam Molai, Founder of TRT Industries 34:20

7M ago34:20

34:20

In this episode, Our guest is Adam Molai. Adam is the founder and chairman of TRT Investments, and is also the founder of Jawa Kickstarter. Adam Molai is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, founder and chairman of Pacific Cigarette. He also has companies in property development, retail, farming, transport and logistics, petroleum/lubricants, and mining and…

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Wael Amin, Partner with Sawari Ventures 18:58

7M ago18:58

18:58

Wael Amin became an entrepreneur at an early age founding his first company while still in college. After graduating at the age of 18, Wael Co-Founded ITWorx, and led its growth over a period of 20 years from start-up to one of the largest and most influential IT companies in the Middle East. Through its history, ITWorx has created more than 5000 j…

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Maxime Bayen, Co-Founder of Africa the Big Deal 20:20

7M ago20:20

20:20

In this episode, our guest is Maxime Bayen. Maxime is the head of venture building and lead venture partner, catalyst Fund. He's also co-founder Africa, the Big Deal. In this episode, you'll discover: -Maxim's experience doing business in Africa...00:45 -Big lessons learned to share with anyone interested in investing in Africa...03:00 -What is th…

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Marcus Watson of Kawi Safi Ventures 28:52

8M ago28:52

28:52

Marcus Watson Marcus is a partner and investment director at Kawi Safi Ventures. In this episode, you'll discover: -Marcus' career journey from lawyer to African entrepreneur...04:00 -Advice for anyone wanting to invest in Africa...03:30 -The process for accessing funds from Kawi Safi...08:30 -Lessons learned traveling the continent of Africa and b…

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Kamsy Osakwe of Access Bank 22:32

8M ago22:32

22:32

Kamsy has several years of experience in Africa's financial services industry, and works for one of Africa's largest banks, Access Bank. Please note the views expressed in this podcast are those of our guest, not necessarily those of the bank. In this episode, you'll discover: -Kamsy's experience and changing views regarding investing in Africa...0…

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Judith Li, Westerwelle Foundation 25:54

8M ago25:54

25:54

Judith Li is the Director of Programs at the Westerwell Foundation, based in Berlin, Germany. In this episode, Judith shares hard lessons learned operating a startup servicing the African community, the need for return on investment vs. return on impact, how the lack of infrastructure inhibits entrepreneurial growth, and sound advice for anyone int…

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Hio Sola-Usidame 27:45

8M ago27:45

27:45

Hio Sola-Usidame, founder and CEO of One Port 365, shares how his company massively improves the efficiency of sending cargo throughout Africa, tips on how to go about fundraising on a large scale, the benefits (and challenges) of operating a continental-sized business and much more! Here's what you'll discover in today's episode: -Hio Sola's perso…

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Canada Leading by Example 47:32

9M ago47:32

47:32

We kick off the season of FAST: The Podcast, with an episode delving into ‘Canada Leading by Example’ on developing a risk-based approach to improving both financial inclusion for survivors and financial investigations into modern slavery, in particular human trafficking. Listen to industry leaders as they share how they lead their financial instit…

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The Intersection of Technology and Human Security 42:56

11M ago42:56

42:56

About this Episode: In this Episode, we are joined by Ziad Al Achkar, Ph.D. Candidate and Researcher at the Carter school for peace and conflict resolution to discuss his research that focuses on the use of digital technologies and remote sensing by humanitarian and peacebuilding organisations. Ziad shares his insights on the trending technologies …

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Legal Entity and Fundraising by Kevin Nolan 21:21

12M ago21:21

21:21

In this episode Kevin Nolan shares insights on the value of due dilligence, legal support and understanding the value of legal entities when investing in Africa. Kevin Nolan is a Partner at DLA Piper LLP a Global law firm located in more than 40 countries. Book recommendation: Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a team by Patrick Lencioni It starts…

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Humanitarian Notification Systems: unpacking the complexities and possibilities 36:56

12M ago36:56

36:56

About this Episode: 'Humanitarians operating in conflict settings seek to cultivate relationships with armed actors to enable humanitarian access, mitigate humanitarian insecurity, and promote civilian protection'. In this episode, Rob Grace delves into some of the operational challenges of humanitarian notifications systems (HNS) and their effecti…

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Venture Capital and Real Estate by Marc Msipa 22:42

1y ago22:42

22:42

In this episode Marc Msipa, shares insights on Venture Capital and Investing, in real estate in Zimbabwe and other parts of the continent, based on his knowledge and experience. Marc Msipa is the Co founder at Tigere Housing, a company that is digitizing real estate financing in Africa. He has been involved in Venture capital and investment banking…

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Venture Capital and Angel Investment from East to West Africa by Lavanya Anand 23:40

1y ago23:40

23:40

In this episode Venture Capital and Angel Investor Lavanya Anand, shares insights based on her experince in Kenya and other East and West African markets. Lavanya Anand has been involved in the Venture Capital space operating in Kenya since 2018, she is a curious and forward- thinking investment professional, who seeks to faciltate social and econi…

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IATF 2023 Zimtrade insights by Allan Majuru 28:27

1y ago28:27

28:27

In this episode Mr Allan Majuru CEO Zimtrade and Ambassador of IATF 2023 shares insights on Zimtrade's initiatives and efforts to grow exports for Zimbabwean businesses and sme's. Mr Allan Majuru is the CEO at Zimtrade, he is also Board Chairperson of Agricultural Marketing Authority of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF 2023)…

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Tanzania Angel Investment by Tuti Mwambenja 23:13

1y ago23:13

23:13

In this episode Tuti Mwambenja, shares Angel investor insights, based on her experience doing business in Tanzania. Tuti takes us through lessons from her travels across the continent and some insights on e-commerce and credit in East Africa. Tuti Mwambenja is the Country Director for World Business Angels Investment Forum in Tanzania. She has been…

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From testing labs to Investing in Startups by Neil Thanedar 21:36

1y ago21:36

21:36

In this episode, Mr Neil Thanedar shares insights based on his journey from how he moved from running a lab with his father to starting up backed up by investors such as Mark Cuban. Neil takes us through the future of biotech. Niel Thanedar is the founder and GP at Utopia Ventures. In Africa Neil invested in Paystack and believes African startups a…

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Africa Venture Capital Accelerator by Mark Kleyner 25:03

1y ago25:03

25:03

In this episode, Mr Mark Kleyner shares insights based on his journey in the Venture Capital space in Africa. He also talks about how Dream VC is working on improving the funding environment through their community- driven educational platform, that runs highly selective remote programs on Venture Capital and the innovation Ecosystem across Africa'…

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Reducing Corruption in Africa by Lola Adekanye 33:54

1y ago33:54

33:54

In this episode, Ms. Lola Adekanye shares insights based on her journey in commercial law, making businesses operate responsibly, ethically across the continent and reducing corruption. She also touches on business intergrity and governance. Ms. Lola Adekanye is a licensed attorney, a member of the New York State Bar and the Nigerian Bar, with more…

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Reflections from GISF's Executive Director: 10 years with GISF 36:37

1y ago36:37

36:37

About this Episode: As GISF’s Executive Director Lisa Reilly bids farewell to GISF and moves onto the next chapter of her career, she reflects on her experiences in the humanitarian and security sector. From the critical need for inclusivity and a person-centered approach to security, to breaking down silos across departments and the changing expec…

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Vedic Astrology - Introduction - Talk given at House of Prana - Launceston, Tasmania 4 March 2023 51:08

1y ago51:08

51:08

“Your Life-Path and Karma Depicted on Your Birth Chart” Dr Theja was educated in Germany (1971-1984) and started his career as a research scientist in Mineralogy and Gemmology. From 1991 - 1993 he was the United Nations Adviser on precious mineral products to the Government of Ghana. In 1993, after completing his UN assignment, he settled in Perth,…

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Insights from a Security Manager: managing operations in complex environments 40:53

1y ago40:53

40:53

About this Episode: In this episode, Mila Shutova (Christian Aid) unpacks some of the challenges facing security managers operating in complex environments, including the importance of historical understanding, community engagement, neutrality of information, and the importance of self-care. About the Series: This podcast series ’Evolving NGO Secur…

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Reflections from the GISF Secretariat: Inclusive Security, Professionalising SRM, and the Return to Face-to-Face Collaboration 29:30

1y ago29:30

29:30

Last year, GISF released a host of innovative resources facilitating the professionalisation of SRM, held conversations on making security practices more inclusive, and returned to face-to-face opportunities for shared learning. In this podcast, members of the GISF Secretariat reflect on some of their favourite moments from 2022 and the projects th…

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Private Investment by Nimrod Gerber 20:05

1y ago20:05

20:05

In this episode, Mr Nimrod Gerber shares insights based on his journey living and investing in Africa, he shares more about impact investing and the value of building long term relationships. Mr Nimrod Gerber is the Managing Partner of Vital Capital Fund and a member of its investment committee. He is also a selected member of the World Economic Fo…

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Private Investment by Mr. Edward Galante 21:52

1+ y ago21:52

21:52

In this session, Mr. Edward Galante tells us how and why Mangwana Capital came to be established in Zimbabwe, and the investments they have made and continue to make under the private equity fund. Edward Galante is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Mangwana Capital (Pvt) Limited, an investment advisory firm. He is the founder of Houses For A…

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Halal Tourism by Fazal Bahardeen 20:13

1+ y ago20:13

20:13

In this episode, Mr. Fazal Habardeen tells us how he has reengineered travel for Muslims with CrescentRtaing and Halal Trip, having experienced the difficulties of finding basic faith-based needs as a frequent Muslim traveller. Mr. Fazal Habardeen is the Founder and CEO of CresentRating, the World's leading authority on Halal Travel providing insig…

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Sustainable Tourism and Development by Ms. Angela Njehia 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

28:52

In this episode, Ms. Angela Njehia tells us that despite our leaders passing various policies, sustainability isnot just a thing of the leaders; it is a collective responsibility for each one of us to ensure that we survive; find and explore the different ways to doing things to achieve more sustainable solutions and results for our environment. Ms…

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Meaningful Tourism by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt 34:51

1+ y ago34:51

34:51

In this episode, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang tells us that all the different stakeholders in tourism have to be satisfied with the outcomes for meaningful tourism to work. Not only the guests, but the host communities and the employees have to be happy in that environment. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt is the founder and CEO of the Hamburg-based China Outbo…

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A Journey to Leadership by Mr. Vincent Motholo CA(SA) 33:06

1+ y ago33:06

33:06

Mr. Vincent Mohau Motholo is the Chief Financial Officer of the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is the Chairman of the South Afrcian Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). In this session, Mr. Vincent talks to Chad about his role at SAICA, and emphasizes that technology has readily availed digital data to help us in decision making, understa…

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Limitations of the Trade and Tax Policies by Ms. Patience Namubiru Hilda 23:09

1+ y ago23:09

23:09

In this episode, we feature Ms. Namubiru Patience Hilda, a Domestic Taxes Officer with the Uganda Revenue Authority who has a passion for Taxes and Trade. She is an author and member of the African Tax Research Network (ATRN), and a part of the research unit of African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF). Ms. Patience tells us how the Intra-African sma…

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Mama Money Generating Social Impact with FinTech by Mr. Nicolas Vonthron 28:01

1+ y ago28:01

28:01

In this episode, we speak to Mr. Nicolas Vonthron the Chief Executive Officer at Mama Money which is the World's First social business money transfer operator that uses the advances in modern technology to provide a purposeful and low-cost money transfer solution. He talks about the responsibility that Mama Money feels to help immigrants overcome t…

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Green Growth and Greenpreneurship by Mr. Okechukwu Daniel Ogbonnaya 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

27:25

In this episode, we speak to the Country Representative of the Global Green Growth Institute to Rwanda (GGGI Rwanda) -Mr. Okechukwu Daniel Ogbonnaya, an International Development Professional with practical knowledge on the institutional dimension on climate change and adaptation in developing countries. He has also acquired knowledge management ex…

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Investing and Trading in Global Financial Markets by Dr. Aderemi Banjoko 15:13

1+ y ago15:13

15:13

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Aderemi Banjoko an avid private trader and investor in the Global Financial Markets with experience of over 20 years. He also has a passion for educating and enlightening others on wealth creation and financial literacy which lead to the creation of NextGenFL Limited. He speaks to us about how technology has made it…

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The Rocky Road of being an Entrepreneur ft Maryben Omollo 26:57

1+ y ago26:57

26:57

In this episode, we speak to Maryben Omollo who is the CEO of Greeneseal Limited. She is now listed among Africa's Top 40 Under 40 for 2022. She shares her inspirational journey from losing a job to starting her own business and is now scheduled to receive a Humanitarian Award in recognition of the impact she is creating by employing and empowering…

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Navigating Funding as a Startup Founder ft Vuyani Tati 19:19

1+ y ago19:19

19:19

In this episode, we speak to Vuyani Tati a Group Finance Manager at Startupbootcamp Afritech. He provides further information about Startupbootcamp, a business accelerator program, and he also emphasizes the important areas of concentration when it comes to Impact Investing and capital raising for startup founders.…

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The Future of Work with CEO of Luminary ft Fortune Gamanya 26:19

1+ y ago26:19

26:19

In this episode, we speak to Fortune Gamaya the founder of Luminary Advisory and Consulting. Fortune has worked as an organization development strategist for more than 15 years across a variety of industries, and she has had the pleasure of working with many different cultures across the continent. She speaks to us about the future of work in Afric…

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Security Managers of Today 54:13

1+ y ago54:13

54:13

In this episode, Javeria Ayaz Malik unpacks the qualities and qualifications it takes to be a security manager of today, and examines how we can improve the security sector by amplifying good inclusive practices. This podcast series explores the elements of inclusive security, what it is, and what it looks like in the humanitarian context. These co…

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Reflections on Inclusive SRM 36:43

2y ago36:43

36:43

While anti-discrimination practices and legislation exist, the extent to which these are interpreted and lineally applied to all staff can raise challenges. This episode explores reflections on the dynamic challenges facing organisations and opportunities to improve inclusive SRM practices. This podcast series explores the elements of inclusive sec…

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Kristin . H . Wilson - Strategy Lead at Spurt 28:55

2y ago28:55

28:55

In this episode we speak to Ms Kristin Wilson Strategy Lead at Spurt. She speaks to us about Spurt and their objective is to make businesses more efficient and more profitable. She also discusses about opportunities in the health sector in Nigeria, challenges in getting funding for startups and more.. Book: Aristotle for Everybody by Mortimer J. Ad…

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Holger Vogt - Managing Director at Amena Africa 13:47

2y ago13:47

13:47

In this episode we speak to Holger Vogt Managing Director at AMENA Africa. He talks to us about his move to Africa, the need for market entry research and strategy for start ups and entrepreneurs, using localising international business strategies to assimilate into the the Africa market sphere and more.. Books: Robert Kiyosaki Why "A" Students Wor…

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Viola Sawere - Regional Trade in Services Expert at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat 27:14

2y ago27:14

27:14

In this episode we speak to Ms. Viola Sawere is the Regional Trade in Services Expert at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat. She is also a trade consultant and expert on regional integration policy, international trade policy, private sector development and multi- stakeholder dialogues. She speaks to us about trade barrie…

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Afshon Wallace Ngige - FOUNDER & CEO AFRIDELIVERY 21:46

2y ago21:46

21:46

In this episode we speak to Mr. Afshon Wallace Ngige the Founder and CEO at AfriDelivery . The the number Digital Mall & Food Delivery Service in Zambia. He speaks to us about his entrepreneurial journey, the key lessons learnt when starting a business in a country as a foreign resident, the mile logistics market in Africa and more… PODCAST : MENTO…

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