Africa Public Radio

We ae back and bigger than before, it is the Big Shot show with the coolest Hosts to ever grace your air waves, your lady Olga AKA Olgeezy and the one who reigns from the centre of Africa, Coco de Congo bringing you what your favourite African celebrities are up to in business and how they keep hot! It's 7pm CAT! If you are listening to us on the African Business Radio App, we send you nothing but love & blessings! Stay tuned to hear who we have as guests this. Be prepared to be educated and electrified as We are here to inspire you by bringing on the show your favourite celebrities who own businesses and I also give you tips & tricks on how to be just like them and flourish, grow, inspire in business.

Since it's the beginning of the year, we thought it would be a good idea to start with entrepreneurship. I know we are not all called to be entrepreneurs, but if you ever get the calling, well today it is all about you. We look into what makes an entrepreneur, how do you know you've been called to be an entrepreneur, and how to stay winning! With us today we have the beautiful lady called Dolapo Lawal. She has worked for a couple of businesses but something kept pushing her towards entrepreneurship. She couldn't resist the force so she started her own company called Circle25. We can't wait to hear from her and what Circle25 is all about.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support This podcast is sponsored by Squarespace

Since it's the beginning of the year, we thought it would be a good idea to start with entrepreneurship. I know we are not all called to be entrepreneurs, but if you ever get the calling, well today it is all about you. We look into what makes an entrepreneur, how do you know you've been called to be an entrepreneur, and how to stay winning! With us today we have the beautiful lady called Dolapo Lawal. She has worked for a couple of businesses but something kept pushing her towards entrepreneurship. She couldn't resist the force so she started her own company called Circle25. We can't wait to hear from her and what Circle25 is all about.

Agriculture markets are not working for the smallholder farmer, there is need to: •Create a level playing field by supporting equitable participation and benefits by all value chain actors (i.e., marketing of products taken over by middle man). •Generate evidence to advocate for a policy environment conducive for smallholder farmers (e.g. (i) impact of export ban on agricultural commodities by government, (ii) increasing taxes, levies and production costs, and (iii) low inter-regional trade).  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingminds/support

Thandi Mgwebi is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research, Innovation & Engagement at the Tshwane University of Technology South Africa, she chats about Revamping agricultural research and development (R&D), there is a need to: •Increase financing of agriculture research and development to support implementation of National Agriculture Investment Plans. •Adopt participatory approaches to agricultural research and development to amplify the voices of smallholder farmers including women and youth •Capacitate women and youth to broaden the base of researchers supporting agriculture  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingminds/support

Agriculture should form the backbone to any solution or strategy to the developmental challenges bedeviling the continent. It will be impossible to effectively advance social and economic transformation that addresses the challenges confronted by women, the youth and children on the continent without collective efforts targeted at transforming agriculture in Africa, in a way that addresses food and nutrition insecurity. The Malabo declaration on accelerated agricultural growth and transformation for shared prosperity and improved livelihoods provides the direction. The 2018 High-level Food and Nutrition Security Policy Dialogue for Africa was a collaborative effort of four organizations - the Food, Agriculture and Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), the Graça Machel Trust (GMT), the Mandela Institute or Development Studies (MINDS), and Center for Coordination of Agricultural Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA) together with local, regional and global partners – engaged in transformative and sustainable agenda aimed at ensuring a food and nutrition secure African continent based on active and meaningful engagement of women and the youth.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingminds/support

1. Transformation of Africa's agriculture begins with us - All relevant stakeholder groups need to change:  · Donor agencies and development partners need to change their investment priorities and strategies. · Governments should institutionalize an efficient and effective policy implementation culture, characterized by review of existing policies to ensure that they are pro-smallholder farmers, women, children and youth.  · Participatory research processes should be adopted to ensure that the voice of the smallholder farmers, women and youth is heard, to facilitate for the co-creation of solutions. · Private sector should collaborate with civil society and government to develop innovative financing mechanisms to support the agriculture value chains.  · Farmers should accelerate adoption of new climate-smart technologies and practices which are gender and nutrition-sensitive. · Youth should proactively claim their space and drive innovation for agriculture transformation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingminds/support

We, 192 delegates from 21 African countries attended the 2018 Regional Policy Dialogue convened through a collaborative partnership between the Food, Agriculture and Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN), the Graca Machel Trust (GMT), the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS), and the Centre for Coordination of Agriculture Research and Development for Southern Africa (CCARDESA). The delegates represented the following stakeholder groupings attending the 2018 regional Policy Dialogue:  24      (13%) Government representatives;  6      (3%) Intergovernmental Organizations;       66      (34%) Civil Society;       29      (15%) Research Institutions;       10      (5%) Private Sector;       11      (6%); Farmer Organisations;       5      (3%) Donors; and 34      (18%) not disclosed.  With regard to specialised groups 40 (21%) Youth and 77 (40%) Women attended the 2018 Regional Policy Dialogue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectingminds/support

The First Ever Guest on The Lion Show blows us away with her sophisticated insights on the challenges of starting and maintaining an online community. Join us as we talk social media brand management on the African continent with phenomenal visionary founder of WeTalk, Nolly Qunta. Nolly speaks candidly about the complexities of monetizing social media content with sober advice on what you need to keep in mind when seeking sponsorship “Always remember your value. We have been approached by brands before but their proposition didn't match the value that we think our platform holds. Not every offer is an opportunity” A young visionary mind who says she's sees herself being “BIG” in the next five years. You don't want to miss this conversation. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support This podcast is sponsored by Squarespace

On the last show of 2018, we have an incredibly powerful conversation with speaker extraordinaire and young entrepreneur, Sibusiso Molimi of AYEYE consulting. We have an honest conversation about the role of motivational speakers in improving society & transforming the way people perceive themselves. Mr. Molimi also challenges us to ask ourselves “What are you willing to sacrifice to get to the next level” in a spirit to take accountability of your future and success. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you don't tune into this show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

On today's show we will talk about emerging economies in Africa. Over the past weeks we've been speaking to people from different industries, from entertainment to property and it's been very insightful, however, for us to be just like our favorite celebrities we need to understand the different industries that are out there and what fits better for you. Also you want to stay top of your game as an entrepreneur so it's best to understand where are the people going, what's bring in the money and what isn't. We also dive into factors that affect the growth of an industry. So that's what our focus will be on tonight.

On today's show, we speak about entrepreneurship. But not just any kind of entrepreneurship- it's serial entrepreneurship. I've been hearing a lot about being a serial entrepreneur and tonight we are going to find out what this means and how to become one. We have the one and one, multi-award-winning, #1 best selling author based in the UK. Who is also a philanthropist and a serial entrepreneur, please help me welcome Byron Cole.

We have the amazing Victoria NKong hailing all the way from West Africa. She is an entertainment consultant, event manager, public speaker, entrepreneur, and author. Wow! I'm speechless! So Victoria will let us in on her world and how she keeps ahead in the entertainment industry. As also it will be interesting to know how women challenge men in the Industry because you know women are rising in the entertainment industry but there is still a strong male presence right? But Victoria has a formula and I can't wait to find out more.

On today's show, We' are chatting to an entertainer and businesswoman Yvonne Darcq., we talking about her multiracial identity; her music touches many souls and makes one proud of being African. We are also going to talk about women in the music industry and her fashion line. From music to fashion to what's next for Yvonne? #BigShot on Africa Business Radio. Tell your friends to tell their friends, to tell their friends to their community to tune in on #BigShot!

On this episode of Bigshot, Olga and Coco are looking at how your health can affect your business. Not a lot of people think about their health especially when they are just starting their own business – they want to put in more hours than usual and that is fine but also consider that your health can affect your productivity. Your health affects your mental stability, affects your ability to control your emotions, and it affects your persistent business drive. If your health is bad then your business will suffer due to your lack of energy and focus. Our guest on the show is Rachael Okesola who is a nutritionist and health and fitness mentor AKA Health Success Coach and we find out about her profession, why the interest in business health and also how she can help us to provide solutions to any problems you may face as a business person or an entrepreneur.

Mohammed Jega, Founder Arewa startup in Northern Nigeria on the need for investments in Information technology and creating techpreneurs in Africa. Startup Arewa focuses on using technology to create lasting business solutions for businesses in Northern Nigeria through mentorship, project management and collaborative partnerships and funding of same. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support This podcast is sponsored by Squarespace

On today's show, we look at interior designing. It's funny how we always thought to be an interior designer you have to just know how to blend, but NO! it's a job and a half! A very interesting one at that. We have an amazing interior designer in the house named THE GREAT BOKABA from lovely South Africa! We've seen his work and I was blown away! It's all about design, construction, blending, color, TV show judge on the show today, so! get your pens and paper ready because you are about to get the most epic lecture in your life.

Our guest in studio is Gina Athanassiou (former Miss South Africa) Founder of Holanathi. Gina Athanassiou (born 7 June 1984) is a South African former beauty queen and model of Greek origin who has just developed a new nutritional food solution to assist underprivileged communities in South Africa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support This podcast is sponsored by Squarespace

Stories about Africa is always such with the so-called permanent stain of poverty, though rich in everything you can think of in the world, but poverty remains a major problem in Africa and has continued from generation to generation. Some people have argued, however, about what the true definition of poverty is. SOS village the United Kingdom refer to Africa as the poorest continent on earth "Africa is considered the poorest continent on earth. Almost every second person living in the states of sub-Saharan Africa lives below the poverty line". The world bak regards you as being poor if you live on less than 1.25 US dollars a day to life, it doesn't matter if you have no need of even buying anything with money. Apart from just poverty, there's extreme poverty and that is even worst. Extreme poverty in Africa is caused by many factors, according to the SOS UK, these factors include: War and crisis, Population growth, climate condition, diseases, Unjust Global trade structures. The only Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support This podcast is sponsored by Squarespace

Do you want to be a Bitmogul?! Lady Victoria Walker is the Author of The Bitmogul Guide and CEO Founder of the Bitmogul Academy..acquiring knowledge in the FinTech industry, she is able to identify the pros and cons of blockchain technology. She educates us about cryptocurrency and digital currency and how it impacts Africa.

Today, we're looking at female celebrities in South Africa. If you listened to my show last week with Kelvin Before Gumbi all the way from Malawi, you would've spotted that women rule the world! So I decided why not look into women who are doing big things? Later on, I'll share with you tips on how to become a successful entrepreneur not anywhere else but in Africa! Yes, you may know the challenges that lie within but there are also opportunities in the continent and a lot of it! It all starts with you! As you know being rich and famous isn't quite enough, there's passion and hunger that keeps one going.

The concept of pastoral farming is not just a method of farming but also very much entrenched in the culture and lifestyle of many African tribes; from the Masai farmers in East Africa to the Fulanis in West and Central Africa. Pastoral farmers have a huge contribution to our society in many ways, both economically, socially and are also part of our cultural heritage. Adetunji Omotola hosts Coley in the studio to discuss the opportunities in pastoral farming across Africa and also the current challenges with a specific focus on the killings by Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria and how complicated the entire situation is. Coley also offers some solution to the security burden that Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria presents. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

We have Kelvin before Gumbi AKA KBG with us all the way from Malawi! He is a Gospel artist, TV & radio producer, & Entrepreneur! So! He is going to tell us how he got into the game, the pros & cons of being a celebrity entrepreneur and how he stays the Big Shot! As you know being rich and famous isn't quite enough, there's passion and hunger that keeps one going.

On this episode, we are looking at the outdoor advertising business in Africa Joining us in the studio to help us critically examine the business of outdoor advertising in Africa is Mark Cooper, the CEO of JC Decaux, Subsaharan Africa. JC Decaux is the biggest outdoor advertising company in the world. In 2016 it bought Continental Outdoor. Continental Outdoor Media, founded more than 50 years ago and a pioneer in Outdoor Advertising in Africa, was acquired on 18 June 2015 by JCDecaux SA (Euronext Paris: DEC) in partnership with empowerment partner and long-term investor Royal Bafokeng Holdings (RBH) with a shareholding split of 70/30. The company has now completed its integration process, and having finalized all statutory requirements, will officially be known as JCDecaux in each of the countries it operates within. The new platform in sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 37 000 advertising panels and a presence in 14 countries (Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritiu Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Karlien Holliday, who is the Rewards Director at GETRewards South Africa, joins us to chat about how the way we incentify employees has changed and how we can be more innovative with this to improve workplace productivity. Incentivising employees the right way could lead to increased productivity and happy, loyal employees. Will rewarding employees lead to deeper engagement in the long run? and what would be the impact on our bottom line? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

There's no such thing as free Wifi And Leadership is failing employees across Africa. We started the show as usual with HR updates from across Africa, especially with what is happening in South Africa's electricity provider that has resulted to load shedding across the country. On our HR chat, we had Dr. Martin Combrinck who is a Director at WELLCOSA; WLLCOSA is the Wellness Council of South Africa (WELLCOSA) is the leading respected resource for creating and executing successful healthy workplaces. WELLCOSA helps to build high performing and healthy workplaces. We assist businesses and health professionals to improve employee well-being and create healthier organizational cultures. on our HR chat about the current trends in employees' wellness in Africa. On Policies and compliance, Gusti Coetzer, (director at Signium Africa) explains to us What to do when Integrity may get you fired; with Rising levels of perceived corruption which have sharpened the ethical challenge for those in re Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

The manufacturing industry controls all that we do on a day-to-day basis. Technology investments and developments impact the way we work and live. We delve into the technology trends and the financial impact thereof. We also discuss why Africa seems to be lagging behind in this space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

We begin the show with business updates from across Africa: The Prime Minister of Ethiopia has been constantly on the news since he started with his reforms agenda, firstly by opening up the country to foreign investors and also drive agenda for peace within the region especially with neighbouring Eritrea and Ethiopia on its part has expressed its readiness to resolve differences with Eritrea through dialogue and mutually beneficial arrangements. It has long accepted the outcomes of the Algiers Agreement and has made a five-point proposal for peace and normalization of relations between the two countries. In the second part of the show, Dr. Aba Lisa Graham joins Adetunji in the studio to talk about the cost of healthcare in Africa with specific emphasis on Nigeria and South Africa; looking at infrastructure, financing, and access generally. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Many employers failed to double check that the qualifications submitted by job candidates are genuine. The common law entitles employers to know all facts about a prospective employee that are relevant to a job application. That is, the employee is obliged to: •Divulge information relevant to the decision to appoint where it is clear that the employer requires such information •Answer certain questions truthfully •Desist from exaggerating job qualifications For example, where an employee applies for the job of a driver he/she would be required to divulge that he/she does not have a driver's license. Generally, job applicants are required to answer relevant questions truthfully during the screening process. However, what is relevant is a matter for debate. For example, a job applicant may well be able to claim that she was not obliged to answer truthfully a question as to whether she was pregnant because this has nothing to do with her ability to do the work. He employer might then a Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

When examining how technology is impacting HR, it's useful to break down the HR lifecycle into its key components. This can be done in many ways but we like to break it down into three simple stages: •GET THE JOB- Recruitment, and onboarding •DO THE JOB- Training, culture, and productivity •GET REWARDED- recognition and performance management New tech solutions are starting to permeate all three stages of the HR lifecycle. Below are the top 5 emerging trends that we have identified: •TREND #1: Increasing use of AI-powered candidate matching tools •TREND #2: Tech-enabled employee referrals as a recruitment channel •TREND #3: Replacing tedious generic corporate training with personalized online learning •TREND #4: The rise of free/ low-cost HR management tools that aggregate health insurance •TREND #5: Crowdsourcing employee feedback to inform culture, recognition and performance management Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Ethiopia, Africa's second-most-populous country, and the continent's fastest growing economy are inviting big business to cash in. Business confidence in South Africa eased in May, putting a further damper on the gloomy economy, following worse-than-expected first-quarter gross domestic product figures on Tuesday. Ethiopia, Africa's second-most-populous country, and the continent's fastest growing economy are inviting big business to cash in. The deal between the Central Bank of Nigeria and Peoples Bank of China to exchange N720 billion for 15 billion Chinese Renminbi (Yuan) in three years under the U.S.$2.5 billion bilateral currency swap is said to strengthen the Nigerian Naira by reducing the demand for USD. This week in our Africa Chat segment we are discussing with Gloria Otieno Muka Founder & CEO Recours Four Kenya, an HR Services firm. Gloria has recently been listed on the Forbes 30 under 30 entrepreneurs in Africa to watch; she's sharing with us how she became an entrepreneur Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

On the episode of HR Wired, like we always do, we shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent; Sibongile joins us remotely to bring major HR updates; on HR Chat, we have Lauren Salt who is a senior associate for Employment and Compensation Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg. , she chats with us about the South African Employment Equity and how there's no provision for the Transgender individuals. South Africa's Employment Equity Act (EEA) contains a number of anti-discrimination provisions, as well as mechanisms for employers to collect, analyze, plan and report on employment equity information. The mechanisms, however, do not cater for those employees who do not identify with being either male or female. The practice of gathering and reporting only gender binary information for employment equity purposes might, therefore, be discriminatory.  “Where an employer forces an individual who, either biologically or otherwise, does not identify Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

On the episode of HR Wired, like we always do, we shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent; Sibongile joins us remotely to bring major HR updates; on HR Chat, we have Lauren Salt who is a senior associate for Employment and Compensation Practice at Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg. , she chats with us about the South African Employment Equity and how there's no provision for the Transgender individuals. South Africa's Employment Equity Act (EEA) contains a number of anti-discrimination provisions, as well as mechanisms for employers to collect, analyze, plan and report on employment equity information. The mechanisms, however, do not cater for those employees who do not identify with being either male or female. The practice of gathering and reporting only gender binary information for employment equity purposes might, therefore, be discriminatory.  “Where an employer forces an individual who, either biologically or otherwise, does not identify Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Leia Baez kick-started the show motivating us to keep pushing through dark phases in our lives. It's been a busy week for the digital world as Top Tech stories see us profiling Microsoft's acquisition of GitHub and providing grants to 3 South African NPO's. We also cover the exciting partnership between Nigeria's First Bank and WorldRemit that provides digital transfer services to its customers. Our Top 10 feature ends of the show by profiling the high valued brands in the global marketplace with tech companies dominating the list. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Nurses make up the largest number of healthcare professionals in Africa and this will also put a spotlight on the industry and bring in a different narrative during this timely trend this month. We had a chat with Nadine Nunan | Scientific Affairs & Education Manager at 3M about the Internation Nurses day 2018, we discussed some of the following: - Importance of having access, investment and growth as being key elements in health as a human right - Investment and Economic growth - Investment in human development is key to the sustainable development of Africa's Nursing sector - Challenges facing the sector We also Unpack role of nurses as being key to people-centered approach health care; Core elements of an effective health system based on the right to health. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Grant Wilkinson, Executive, Global Business Solutions joins us to unpack the dynamics of employees' questionable social media remarks and how businesses can manage it. Social media is an extremely powerful tool. No longer is being published on a platform - that the entire world can see - the sole domain of print media and limited to a selected few. Anyone can become a published author thanks to the Internet and social media. This is an incredibly powerful tool; however, some may abuse this power and, in the process, bring their employers into disrepute. The case of Hanniker v One and Only Cape Town (Pty) Ltd – 26 CCMA 8.37.9 illustrates this point: •An employee published a comment on Facebook which allegedly brought his employer (a hotel) and the hotel's security manager into disrepute. •She – the employee – claimed that her comments were valid and were posted in reaction to an incident that the security manager was negligent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Johan Botes joins us to discuss the different dynamics to managing human resources during mergers and acquisition taking note that what's most important is the capacity needs for the new operation. It is important also for employees to be protected while also taking note that the business survival is of great priority. Johan Botes heads Baker McKenzie's Employment Practice Group in Johannesburg. Johan is experienced in employment law and labor relations, focusing on South African and sub-Saharan African employment law and employee relations. He regularly advises multinational clients on industrial relations, employment negotiations, labor dispute resolution, changes management, and organizational restructuring. Johan's practice spans a range of industries including financial services, consulting, fast-moving consumer goods, aviation, pension funds, media, retail, manufacturing, and mining. He also focuses on corporate restructuring, employment litigation, advising and assisting with co Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

This week in power moves, Multichoice launches an initiative to develop African talent in film production to boost local content and Mamoya Media CEO Kudzai Muchechetere joins in to discuss how much African content is worth and why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

We start off our show talking about how to be patient when working towards your dream. Our Top Tech stories segment features Apple developing technology that enables iPhones to act as a wallet, Ghana gives their citizens an opportunity to be economically active and food workers in Las Vegas are scared of being replaced by robots. We profile future technologies in the transportation space and end the show with Gartner's research on trends affecting IT security & risk. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

On this episode of Africa Now, Adetunji and Nonye focus on critical examination of Africa's infrastructure challenges and opportunities through the lens of a private equity investment company. Mychal Jefferson, the CEO and Chairman of Hamershlag Sulzberger Borg Capital Markets Inc. Hamershlag Sulzberger Borg is a private equity firm founded in 1835, the Company focuses on the business of buying and selling securities such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and certain other investment products. Hamershlag Sulzberger Borg Capital Markets conducts business in the United States. Mychal is an Experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in the private family office and private banking industry. Strong entrepreneurship professional skilled in Business Planning, Investor Relations, Entrepreneurship, Private Capital, and Venture Capital. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

As usual, on this show, We shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent/Human Capital. Johan Botes joins us on productivity/profitability to talk about how employees are protected in mergers and acquisition. On HR Chat, we chatted about How to deal with questionable employee comments on social media with Grant Wilkinson, Executive, Global Business Solutions. Ivan Israelstam clarifies whether employees can be dismissed for misconduct or poor performance. To close the show, we look at the recent announcement by SAB-Inbev on extending employees parental support to include all types of families. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

INSTAGLAM is a platform that's revolutionalizing the beauty and salon industry by connecting users anywhere, anytime and at any budget with professional beauticians, hairdresser, makeup artist, nail technicians etc. From weddings, corporate events, to a night out with friends, INSTAGLAM helps you to find and book the perfect beauty professional to look your finest. The concept of glamour and make it accessible to those who seek it, have the chance to inspire and be inspired by others. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Is Africa taking Cyber Security seriously? Soji Akinlabi and Tumediso Lobelo look into the world of cybersecurity and how it impacts Africa. As the least connected continent, we are vulnerable to cyber-crime. We discuss interesting developments in Kenya and talk about the cost of cybercrime globally. Kenya has become the latest Africa country to sign into law the framework of cybersecurity and digital safety; on May 16, President Uhuru Kenyatta signed into law the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Bill 2018 that criminalizes abuse of persons on social media, removing the legal lacuna that existed. The new bill spells out stiff punishment to cybercriminals –provides for timely and effective detection, prohibition, prevention, response, investigation, and prosecution of computer and cybercrimes. This includes search and seizure of stored computer data, a record of and access to seized data, production order for data, expedited preservation, partial disclosure, real-time collection and int Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Nearly a third of millennials entering the formal workplace for the first time suffer from Imposter Syndrome – the persistent fear of being “found out” or exposed as a “fraud” in the workplace. Dr. Gillian Mooney of the IIE discusses how to identify and understand the signs of impostor syndrome early in one's career while providing tips on how to avoid losing confidence and to become an empowered, valued and productive team member. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

The world is constantly evolving – technology is advancing at a rapid pace, global barriers are being eradicated and individuals are questioning societal norms and challenging traditional stereotypes – all of which affects businesses operations. Fred Prince, Remuneration and Benefits Manager at Ackermans, notes that businesses need to adapt when it comes to its remuneration and benefits programmes, stating that the traditional ‘one-size-fits-all' approach is no longer effective and fails to reflect the changing landscape. Fred highlights the various employee benefits which need to be relooked by businesses when retaining employees, namely, Benefits like maternity leave; Flexi-hours & the opportunities of working remotely; as well as the importance of tailoring. Fred who is the Remuneration and Benefits Manager at Ackermans Joins Gavin to discuss how businesses can adapt to the changing landscape with their employee benefits package. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Trace goes mobile targeting content hungry millennials and GenZ and Rouge, the Congolese South African rapper takes us inside the music business and being a female in the male-dominated rap game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

We shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent because a well-run hr department improves productivity and aids in maintaining the organizations brand image. It also plays a huge role in developing the organizations' strategy as well as how the employee-centered activities are handled. This week on Productivity vs profitability, we spoke to Jaintheran Naidoo on Why is "learning Agility” key to leadership and employee success? On HR Chat, we chat to Ken Coster, who is a Partner in the Health and Safety Practice at Webber Wentzel on the Epidemic facing the mining industry. On policy and compliance, Tebogo Moalusi joins Gavin to chat about How companies adopt a strategy to mitigate losses related to strike action. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

Technology and finance are more synonymous now than ever before. The banks with the most innovative and cheap banking models are the ones who not only attract but also keep clients these days. Tafara Capital is one such organization that is hoping to disrupt the market as soon as it is released out into the market. With their plans of launching at a very advanced stage, the chairman, Dr. Thabo Lehlokoe shares the journey of Tafari and what their plans are. This is going to be very BIG! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

The recently concluded Tourism Indaba which took place in Durban South Africa has been a big success for many years running. This year was capped with the announcement of the opening of a route from London Heathrow Airport to Durban King Shaka Airport. The acting CEO of Tourism KZN, Ms. Phindile Makwakwa shares the plans for the future of tourism in the province of KwaZulu Natal and how they will support new players into the tourism space. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

On today's show, we are looking at top FDI destinations in Africa according to the 2017 data; on our chat segment, we will be looking at Africa Investment Forum 2018 which was recently launched by the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Adesina, to be hosted in Johannesburg coming later this year; And lastly on our lifestyle segment, we will be talking about wine. Join the conversation on Twitter @AfricaBizRadio using the #AfricaNow. Download Our Mobile App on Andriod and IOS Speaking at a meeting with the delegation from AfDB, South Africa's Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene, said, “The Africa Investment Forum is indeed Africa's investment marketplace. We have no doubt that it will have the desired development impact. South Africa is not only a gateway for investments on the continent but also a leading African investor. We thank you for allowing South Africa to host the inaugural event.” The African Investment Forum provides an open platform to organize efforts among mul Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support

On today's show, we are looking at top FDI destinations in Africa according to the 2017 data; on our chat segment, we will be looking at Africa Investment Forum 2018 which was recently launched by the President of the African Development Bank, Dr. Adesina, to be hosted in Johannesburg coming later this year; And lastly on our lifestyle segment, we will be talking about wine. Join the conversation on Twitter @AfricaBizRadio using the #AfricaNow. Download Our Mobile App on Andriod and IOS Speaking at a meeting with the delegation from AfDB, South Africa's Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene, said, “The Africa Investment Forum is indeed Africa's investment marketplace. We have no doubt that it will have the desired development impact. South Africa is not only a gateway for investments on the continent but also a leading African investor. We thank you for allowing South Africa to host the inaugural event.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/africa-podcast-network/support