Best Transfer To Africa Podcasts (2024)

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This Week in Global Dev: #49: A Historic Visit To D.C., & The Reauthorization Of The Farm Bill 35:05

4h ago35:05

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This week we report on Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to Washington, D.C., the first by an African leader since 2008. We dig into what the occasion means for the relationship between Kenya and the wider African continent, including whether it will lead to closer economic ties between the United States and Africa as a whole. During the conver…

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CBN vs fintechs: What's really going on 42:22

4h ago42:22

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Today on the podcast, our hosts discuss: Nigerian fintechs and all things CBN policies What we know about the 16-month salary delay claims at Bloc Subscribe to The Modern Workplace/, Equity Merchants/, Techpoint Digest/ and Intelpoint's newsletter/ Link to Insight of the Week: https://intelpoint.co/insights/nigeria-the-volume-of-pos-transactions-in…

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Wall of Apathy 1:03:17

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After Nigel Walker's appearance on Scrum V we look at whether a region will be axed. On the pitch there were 3 wins for the Welsh regions between them. Elsewhere, Welsh qualified flyer Josh Hathaway is in fine form for Gloucester. Is he in with a shout in the summer? Or would he wait for an England call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…

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This Week in Global Dev: #48: French Gates’ Next Chapter, & A Platform To Increase Transparency 40:27

2h ago40:27

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This week marked a significant development in the philanthropic world with Melinda French Gates resigning from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to focus on the "next chapter" of her philanthropy. As part of the separation agreement with her former husband Bill Gates, French Gates will receive an additional $12.5 billion for her work on behalf of…

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Paystack's 2023 payment report and user obsession with bank transfer 36:18

5d ago36:18

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Today on the podcast, our hosts discuss: Tanzania's unlicenced loan apps Nigeria's San Francisco startup house Paystack's 2023 report Subscribe to The Modern Workplace/, Equity Merchants/, Techpoint Digest/, and Intelpoint's newsletter/ Link to Insight of the Week: https://intelpoint.co/insights/nigeria-the-telecoms-industrys-contribution-to-the-gd…

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Neutral Venues for Rugby Semi-Finals? 57:35

2d ago57:35

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The regions suffered another collective whitewash. Will the new signings for next season offer hope? Should Portugal have hosted the Champions Cup semi finals? And well done to Llandovery on winning the Premiership play off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

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This Week In Global Dev: #47: What We Expect From The EU Elections & Allegations Against Africa CDC 35:39

1h ago35:39

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The European Parliamentary elections will take place next month, and with anti-aid and anti-migrant parties poised to make big gains, there are fears for the future of the world's second-largest development budget. According to one senior Brussels politician, the controversial swiping of €2 billion from the development pot to fund a crackdown on il…

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What you need to know about Nigeria's Cybercrimes Act 54:12

15d ago54:12

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Today on the podcast, we welcome a familiar face, Omoruyi Edoigiawerie, Startup Attorney and Chief Servant, E & C Legal. He joins our hosts as we discuss: Nigeria's about-to-be-implemented cybersecurity levy Nigerian PoS agents registering with the CAC The latest update on the Patricia hack Did you know? Nigeria deploys 74,000 new Point of Sale ter…

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This Week in Global Dev: #46: A new Africa Club, Europe's development agenda, and USAID's struggles 32:33

16d ago32:33

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This week we discuss the establishment of the Africa Club by the African Union, an initiative that the continent’s leaders hope will drive reform of the global financial architecture. With African states currently spending more on debt repayments than they are on health care or climate action, the goal is for the alliance to leverage more funding f…

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Devex @ World Bank-IMF: What's at stake in the World Bank's IDA replenishment? 25:01

13d ago25:01

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IDA, or International Development Association is the world bank’s fund for the poorest countries. IDA provides grants and low-cost loans that countries can use for a variety of needs from health to education to infrastructure. This year it's up for replenishment and so the bank is going to donors to ask for a new influx of capital.In this episode, …

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How Nigeria can use crypto companies to its advantage 44:01

4d ago44:01

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Our guest on today's podcast is Ray Youssef, CEO, NoOnes. We discuss Nigeria's recent clampdown on Binance and crypto and what happened with his last company, Paxful. But before that, we highlight a few stories from this week. BuuPass acquires QuickBus CBN stops Moniepoint, Kuda, OPay from opening new accounts MTN Nigeria records first loss since 2…

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Transfer News and 0 from 4 1:05:34

6d ago1:05:34

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Another weekend without any wins for the Welsh regions but it wasn't all bad. Elsewhere we run the rule over the new players joining the sides next season. And take a look at some of the Welsh talent playing their rugby outside Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Book Club: #11: Juan M. Lavista Ferres on "AI for Good" 43:01

7d ago43:01

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In this episode of the Devex Book Club podcast, President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar sits down with Microsoft's Juan M. Lavista Ferres to talk about how he got his start with computer science, what AI can do (and what it can’t), and how Beluga whales can help detect war crimes in Syria.By Devex

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Book Club: #11: Juan M. Lavista Ferres On AI For Good 43:01

11d ago43:01

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Juan M. Lavista Ferres got his start with AI for good in an unlikely way: He really didn’t want to go hiking.While working at Microsoft running randomized control experiments, Ferres had a colleague who was raising money for research on sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, to which he had lost a child. The campaign involved climbing the Kilimanja…

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This Week in Global Dev: #45: The Value Of Cash Transfers And USAIDs Budget Boost 35:28

11d ago35:28

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Last week we were the media partner at the Global Inclusive Growth Summit hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth. The conference focused on how access to financial services are key to helping drive global development in low- and middle-income countries. During one of the events, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley stressed the importa…

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Devex @ World Bank-IMF: UNDP's Achim Steiner on outcomes from the G20 meetings 23:23

12d ago23:23

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As finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 nations concluded their recent meetings, concerns over the pace and stability of global economic recovery took center stage. In an exclusive conversation with Achim Steiner, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), key insights emerged regarding the discussion…

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Thepeer: How to properly shutdown an ailing startup 48:02

28d ago48:02

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Our guest on today's podcast is Rosemond Phil-Othihiwa, Corporate and Startup Lawyer. She joins us as we discuss: The Thepeer audit South Africa's approved crypto asset providers Nigeria's first multilingual LLM Link to Insight of the Week: https://intelpoint.co/insights/only-once-have-nigerian-fintech-startups-raised-more-than-1-billion-in-a-singl…

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Devex @ World Bank-IMF: Spring meetings takeaways 27:59

14d ago27:59

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The World Bank and International Monetary Fund are trying to evolve and prove they are fit for purpose, but the jury is out on just how far that evolution process has gone. While numerous announcements were made at the World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings last week in Washington D.C., the pace of reform is too slow, according to several experts.“The rhet…

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Ospreys win in South Africa 1:10:37

13d ago1:10:37

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Plenty of drama this weekend as the Ospreys get a huge bonus point win in Cape Town. Plus Cardiff are denied by the TMO in a thriller in Belfast. More woes for the Scarlets and Dragons. Plus, what the Autumn Internationals will look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Devex @ World Bank-IMF: The Skinny On World Bank Plans To Harness Private Capital 27:48

22d ago27:48

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How can the World Bank play a role in attracting more private capital to address development and climate needs?That is a challenge that World Bank President Ajay Banga has prioritized and was a key discussion in Washington, D.C., last week at the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings.From a Private Sector Investment Lab charged…

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This Week in Global Dev: #44: How Can The World Bank Be A Better Partner In Global Development? 43:07

18d ago43:07

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This week we are closely following the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings taking place in Washington, D.C. From having a capital increase to provide funding for the world's low-income countries to how the financial institution can support the fight against climate change, we dig into the key conversations we’re following at …

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How Pula wants to insure farmers against bandits 45:31

26d ago45:31

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Our guest on today's podcast is Temitope Adeyemi, CEO and Founder, insurtech startup, Pay-U. He joins us as we discuss: Pula's $20m raise Starlink's troubles in Africa Lessons from building Konga by Sim Shagaya Link to Insight of the Week: https://intelpoint.co/insights/multichoices-revenue-has-been-growing-at-an-average-of-4/ Download Intelpoint's…

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Devex @ World Bank-IMF: Unpacking World Bank reforms: Progress and path forward 25:26

1M ago25:26

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The World Bank is about 18 months into its efforts to reform the institution in response to shareholder demands and changing global needs. From stretching its existing funding to attracting more private capital, the bank has laid a laundry list of proposals on the table.So what has been accomplished thus far and what more is needed? That’s what we …

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Ospreys Europe Dream Ends 58:31

1M ago58:31

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We look back at the week in Welsh rugby as the Ospreys miss out on a European semi-final. We also see what can be learnt from the other European results and the news that a World Club Cup is in the offing. Plus transfer news from around the regions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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How Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency will work 48:26

1M ago48:26

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On guest on today's podcast is Dr Olumide Okubadejo, Head of Product at Sabi and AI researcher. We discuss: Africa's AI strategy Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency Jump n' Pass partnering Justrite Subscribe to The Modern Workplace/, Equity Merchants/, Techpoint Digest/ and Intelpoint's newsletter/ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:13 - Africa's AI strategy …

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This Week in Global Dev: #43: Israel's Attempt To Dismantle UNRWA And USAID's Localization Spending 36:21

26d ago36:21

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As the war in Gaza stretches past the six-month mark, this week we had an exclusive story on Israel’s efforts to disrupt and dismantle UNRWA, the United Nations agency leading the humanitarian response for Palestinians. The agency — caught in a political war — was forced to ground its fleet of trucks, cars, and security specialists used by other U.…

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Ospreys make the Challenge Cup QF 48:27

1M ago48:27

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Ged looks at the big news stories from Welsh rugby as the Ospreys defeat Sale to make it into the QF of Europe. Elsewhere there's a whole host of transfer news. TNT Sports are now set to show Wales' autumn international games and we take a look at Brian Moore's suggestion of removing tactical subs from rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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This Week in Global Dev: #42: USAID's Spending Plan & Reforming The Inter-American Development Bank 31:58

1M ago31:58

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Last week, we launched Roots of Change, a Devex series on locally led development, which explores how the localization agenda can be elevated from rhetoric to reality. We have been following the discussions around localization for the past couple of years and the progress made toward empowering local communities in shaping global development initia…

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Why are e-hailing companies sharing your data with the government? 31:47

1M ago31:47

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On today's podcast, we discuss: Thepeer's shutdown Sim Shagaya's VC foray Edo State's API for ride-hailing operators Subscribe to The Modern Workplace/, Equity Merchants/, Techpoint Digest/ and Intelpoint's newsletter/ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Thepeer shutdown 10:34 - Sim Shigaya's VC foray 15:06 - Edo State's API for ride-hailing operators…

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Remarkable Rugby Grounds Revisited 54:57

2M ago54:57

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Author Ryan Herman joins the show to talk about the most remarkable grounds in world rugby. From Racing 92 to Cambrian Welfare. Treorchy to Battleship Memorial Park in Alabama! Join us for a tour of the most stunning, absurd and memorable rugby pitches in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Book Club: #10: Alex Amouyel on "The Answer is You" 40:12

2M ago40:12

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Doing meaningful work doesn't have to come at the expense of your whole life. In fact, Alex Amouyel argues that anyone can create a life full of impact. In this episode of the Devex Book Club, Alex takes us through her own winding career trajectory, from her time as a scientist to her current role as President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, an…

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This Week in Global Dev: #41: A New Localization Legislation And The Severe Risk To UK Aid 34:22

2M ago34:22

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This week, we reported that at the Employees at the International Foundation for Electoral Systems — a 37-year-old pro-democracy organization based outside Washington, D.C. — employees formed a new staff union to confront their organization’s president and CEO over labor rights. The issue is entangled within the wider debates of localization. While…

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NFTs didn't die, here's what happened 36:28

2M ago36:28

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Today's podcast is all about Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and we have Michael Ugwu, NFT Collector, Angel Investor, and CEO Freeme Digital as our guest. 2021 was the year of NFTs, but once the bear run started, the rave died down. But the real question is, are NFTs dead? Michael answers this and more on today's episode of the Techpoint Africa Podcast.…

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Scarlets get a win and the tug of war for talent 1:07:48

1M ago1:07:48

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Ged is joined by Paul Rees to look at why Welsh talent are aligning their futures to England. Plus a review of the URC weekend including a win for the Scarlets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

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Book Club: #9: Howard French on "Born in Blackness" 53:16

2M ago53:16

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Reframing six centuries of world history in a single book is no easy feat. Doing it in lively, engaging prose that keeps you hooked the whole way through is even harder. But such is the talent of Howard French, longtime foreign correspondent and author of Born in Blackness, our Devex Book Club selection for this month.For more information on upcomi…

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This Week in Global Dev: #39: Innovation at SXSW, and food as a weapon of war 36:49

2M ago36:49

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This week, Devex is at the South by Southwest, or SXSW, conference and festival exploring innovations in food systems and agriculture, but we’ve also got stories on food as a weapon of war, the accusation that USAID meddled with Zimbabwe’s democratic process, and the utility of the Pandemic Fund.Hunger and starvation have become a standard weapon i…

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This Week in Global Dev: #40: Business as usual as USAID issues its latest $5 billion contract? 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Last week, USAID unveiled its latest $5 billion global health supply contract, part of its NextGen suite of contracts. Worth $17 billion in total, it’s the largest suite of foreign aid contracts ever issued, to be delivered over the course of 10 years. But despite all the talk around localization, it’s highly likely the contracts will end up going …

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Devex @ SXSW: These doctors turned entrepreneurs are using tech to transform health 25:00

2M ago25:00

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Vitala Global Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works with girls and women to develop digital solutions for stigmatized sexual and reproductive health issues, including abortions.Last week, Aya Contigo, its digital companion for abortion and contraception support that launched in Venezuela and has since expanded to the United States, was …

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How Internet in Africa works 41:03

2M ago41:03

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Today's podcast sees us welcome a familiar face (Emmanuel Paul) as we discuss: New registration fees for Nigerian crypto exchanges Ethiopian bank loses $40 million to system glitch Nigeria's $593.6 million loss to Internet disruption Subscribe to The Modern Workplace/, Equity Merchants/, Techpoint Digest/ and Intelpoint's newsletter/ Timestamps 00:…

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Devex @ SXSW: Technology's role in the future of food systems 40:33

2M ago40:33

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There’s no question that artificial intelligence will have a massive impact on the future of food systems, but it remains to be seen whether it will address or perpetuate inequities.“I think the question is, how's it going to be used in our food system in a way that actually promotes all of the objectives that we want?” said Roy Steiner, senior vic…

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Devex @ SXSW: How 3 organizations are leveraging technology for a more equitable future 38:00

2M ago38:00

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The world needs new approaches, not just more funding, as it faces a financing gap of an estimated $4 trillion annually to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs.“We’re either going to find this money somewhere under the cushions … or we’re going to make it cheaper,” said Hala Hanna, executive director of Solve, an initiative of the Mas…

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Six Nations 2024 Review 1:09:24

2M ago1:09:24

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Paul Rees joins the show to look at where it went wrong for Wales. What are the problems on and off the pitch? How much pressure is Gatland under now? Plus we review the final weekend of Guinness Six Nations action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

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Devex @ SXSW: How Emerson Collective prioritizes causes and partners 26:09

2M ago26:09

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It’s no surprise that Anne Marie Burgoyne, managing director of Emerson Collective, had a long line of people forming to meet with her following her session at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas Wednesday. Burgoyne leads philanthropy for this social change organization started by Laurene Powell Jobs. Devex's Kate Warren spoke with Burgoyne about E…

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Interswitch got a telco licence, here's what it means 42:02

2M ago42:02

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Our guest this week is Abubakar Idris, Tech Journalist at The Information and on this episode we discuss: Interswitch's 2023 financial report LemFi's expansion to China Subscribe to The Modern Workplace/, Equity Merchants/, Techpoint Digest/ and Intelpoint's newsletter/ Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:34 - Interswitch's 2023 34:53 - LemFi'e expansion t…

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Devex @ SXSW: Comfort Ero on the world's conflicts, and the trends driving them 31:00

2M ago31:00

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Next year marks 30 years since the start of the International Crisis Group, which conducts research and analysis to prevent and resolve global conflict. Comfort Ero, president and CEO of Crisis Group, says the organization was “made for this moment,” as crises continue to unfold from Gaza to Haiti to Ukraine. She spoke with Devex on the sidelines o…

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Six Nations 2024: None from 4 for Wales 1:09:38

2M ago1:09:38

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So it's come to a Wooden Spoon show down in Cardiff. Wales enter the final weekend with no wins whilst Italy smell blood after defeating Scotland. Sei Williams joins the pod to talk about Wales' woes and see if we can get our opening win on Super Saturday. Elsewhere, how good were England and will they back it up against France? What next for Scotl…

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This Week in Global Dev: #38: A look at USAID’s spending, and the Africa CDC’s wishlist 37:35

2M ago37:35

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This week we published an article on how USAID spent its money last year. We noted that the agency spent $38.1 billion through its assistance and acquisition mechanism in the fiscal year that ended in September 2023. From the data it is evident that USAID has increased its spending for humanitarian crises, including the war in Ukraine. The Africa C…

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Is Binance leaving Nigeria? 40:29

2M ago40:29

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On today's podcast, we discuss: Binance stopping naira deposits and withdrawals Nigeria fining Binance The Brass story MTN Nigeria's losses in 2023 Attend our webinar on the Employer Handbook: The 5 biggest hiring and employment mistakes that can lead to litigation, penalties, and loss of funds (and how to avoid them) Register to attend here. Subsc…

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Six Nations 2024: Can Wales beat France? 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

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What will the latest WRU review for Welsh rugby? Apparently nothing is 'off the table'. We're joined by author Seimon Williams to look at what it all means. Plus we preview Wales v France and look back at the URC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Attacking Scrum - Wales Rugby Podcast for Welsh Rugby fans

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This Week in Global Dev: #37: Leaked Trade Agreements, And The Development Organizations To Watch 28:58

3M ago28:58

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This week Devex published an exclusive story on how Ghana-based NGO Youth Opportunity & Transformation in Africa, or YOTA, is embroiled in a dispute with CARE Ghana over a decision to raise staff salaries during an economic crisis where inflation was spiraling and staffers found it difficult to make ends meet. YOTA, which is one of two implementing…

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