What underpins operational resilience in complex markets? For AngloGold Ashanti in Guinea, it’s a commitment to becoming a core development partner. In this episode of Voices of Africa, we speak to Stewart Bailey about how the company’s long-term investment at the Siguiri mine is driving deep social change. This includes a revolutionary public-private health partnership model, strengthening its social license to operate, and building a genuinely Guinean team amidst the country's rapid transformation. Produced by Africa Practice, in partnership with the Investing in African Mining Indaba.

In this episode of Voices of Africa we speak with Bilha Ndirangu, founder of Jacob’s Ladder, about why Africa is uniquely positioned to leapfrog traditional development trajectories and lead the new green development state, a visionary approach where the continent’s development objectives are achieved by integrating economic growth with climate action and social inclusion from the outset. Bilha argues that Africa's challenges - massive youth unemployment and the global climate crisis - must be solved together.

Addressing the high cost of capital is as nuanced as it is urgent. Ahead of the Financing Africa Forward Cost of Capital Summit, Marcus Courage speaks with Standard Bank Group CEO, Sim Tshabalala about what is needed to set the agenda for Africa's financial future. They discuss the structural and dynamic factors that drive up capital costs for Africans, and how to unlock the continent's vast potential, not just for Africans, but for the entire world.

In this episode of Voices of Africa, Marcus Courage interviews Almaz Negash, Founder and CEO of the African Diaspora Network, about her vision for the 'Contemporary Diaspora's' role in Africa's sustainable development. Negash highlights the potential of going beyond remittances, shifting to strategic investments that extend beyond traditional aid. She emphasises the importance of harnessing the potential of Africans living abroad, and those migrating within the continent, aiming to spark a new era of partnership and prosperity.

Africa is poised to be a powerhouse in the global clean energy transition—but how can the continent turn potential into prosperity? In this episode of Voices of Africa, host Marcus Courage sits down with Ellie Gomez-Callus, Metals and Mining Associate at BloombergNEF, to discuss Africa's crucial role in the green revolution. They delve into the surging demand for critical minerals, the rise of solar energy, and the smart policies needed to unlock Africa's potential. If you're interested in the intersection of energy, economics, and Africa's future, this episode is a must-listen.

The Simandou project in Guinea is the largest greenfield integrated mine and infrastructure project in development in Africa. Unlike mining’s traditional “pit to port” model, Simandou promises to touch every region of the country, bringing development to hitherto neglected communities and transforming Guinea into a key player in the global steel industry. Kicking off Voices of Africa in 2025, Aboubacar Koulibaly and Ismael Diakité reveal details of this monumental project dubbed the 'backbone of Guinea's economy' and progress towards production of first ore in November 2025. Produced by Africa Practice, in partnership with the African Minerals Development Centre and the Investing in African Mining Indaba.

Africa's vast reserves of critical minerals are vital to the global energy transition, but how can the continent move from exporting raw materials to leading in value-added processing? In this episode of Voices of Africa, John Magok and Deshan Naidoo join Marcus Courage and Laura Nicholson to discuss green financing, intentional collaboration, downstream beneficiation, and the policies and partnerships essential for sustainable growth. This episode was produced by Africa Practice in partnership with the African Minerals Development Centre and the Investing in African Mining Indaba.

In our special edition episode of Voices of Africa, Tatenda Mungofa, CEO of Mureza Auto Co., envisions an African industrial renaissance where local minerals, manufacturing, and innovation drive economic transformation. Join Tatenda, Africa Practice CEO, Marcus Courage, and Head of Content & Strategic Partnerships at Mining Indaba, Laura Nicholson, as they discuss Africa-led industrialisation shaping the continent, one component at a time. This episode was produced by Africa Practice in partnership with the African Minerals Development Centre and the Investing in African Mining Indaba.

In the latest Voices of Africa episode, Founder of Our Legacy Foundation, Oulimata Sarr, lays out her vision for an Africa where women and girls lead with equal access to opportunities. Through her “3 Rs” approach—rights, representation, and resources—she’s helping women in agriculture secure land, capital, and leadership roles. Speaking with Africa Practice CEO Marcus Courage, Oulimata shares her journey in driving policy change and amplifying women’s voices across the continent.

In Africa - as with the rest of the world - communities are grappling with complex questions about how we design our societies. In the latest edition of Voices of Africa, Jessica Horn speaks with Africa Practice CEO Marcus Courage about the work she leads as the Regional Director for East Africa at the Ford Foundation, the importance of civic engagement, flexible ecosystem funding and shaping a resilient and self-sustaining future for Africa.

In the latest episode of #VoicesOfAfrica, @Wanjira Mathai, Managing Director for Africa at the @World Resources Institute sits down with @Africa Practice CEO @Marcus Courage. Wanjira, a powerhouse championing a greener future for Africa, shares the profound impact her iconic mother’s environmental activism had on her, and delves into her current work at WRI. Tune in to learn how she is tackling Africa's biggest challenges - climate change, food security, and sustainable cities - by bridging the gap between global ideas and the power of local action.

In the latest episode of Voices of Africa, Africa Practice CEO, Marcus Courage speaks with Wangeci Kanjama, Group Chief Financial Officer at SPIRO about Africa’s e-mobility landscape. Wangeci paints a vivid picture of a prosperous Africa, driven by trade, digitalization, and a shift towards private sector-led initiatives, highlighting how innovative entrepreneurs are driving change across critical economies.

In this special edition episode of Voices of Africa, Marcus Courage, the founder and CEO of Africa Practice, reflects on Africa's growth prospects and challenges, emphasising the continent’s pivotal role in the race for decarbonisation and highlighting the role of quality policymaking and a coherent regulatory environment to attract the private capital essential for economic growth.

In the latest episode of Voices of Africa, Marcus Courage speaks with Johnny Velloza about the progress Kobaloni is making in building the first battery grade cobalt sulphate refinery in Africa – a key input for battery manufacturing – and Zambia’s plans to build a battery park on the copperbelt.

In this episode of Voices of Africa, Africa Practice CEO, Marcus Courage, and Head of Content at Mining Indaba, Laura Cornish, speak to Chairman of the Tanzania Chamber of Mines, Eng. Philbert Rweyemamu about the efforts and progress that Tanzania has made to promote diversity in its mining sector, including upskilling young mining managers and amplifying women’s voices in leadership.

Transition minerals hold immense potential for economic growth and social development in resource-rich nations like the Democratic Republic of Congo. However, past experiences have linked the natural resource sector to human rights abuses, economic exploitation, and governance failures. In the second episode of our special series with Investing in African Mining Indaba, Marcus Courage and Laura Cornish speak with Marie-Chantal Kaninda, President of Glencore in the DRC. The DRC produces more than two-thirds of the world's cobalt output, and last year Glencore was the biggest cobalt producer in the country. Marie-Chantal explains the measures Glencore has put in place to responsibly source the commodities that advance everyday life.

In the latest episode of Voices of Africa, Marcus speaks to Ken Njoroge, Founder and CEO of PANI, a venture capital and private equity firm that supports tech entrepreneurs to navigate the startup ecosystem in Africa. They discuss what it takes to get ahead in the African startup space, and the myriad opportunities that exist for tech entrepreneurs in the African digital ecosystem.

The De Beers Group is on its way to becoming a miner and marketer of carbon-neutral diamonds. In the latest episode of Voices of Africa, Marcus Courage speaks to Kirsten Hund, Head of Carbon Neutrality at De Beers Group. This discussion explores how the world’s largest diamond producer is setting out to achieve carbon neutrality – by 2030 - at its mines in Botswana, Canada, Namibia and South Africa, as well as in its other operations across the diamond pipeline around the world.

Marcus speaks to Dr Marit Kitaw, the Interim Director of the Africa Union’s African Minerals Development Center (AMDC), dedicated to minerals for sustainable development in Africa, through implementing the Africa Mining Vision (AMV).

Marcus speaks to Elizabeth Wangeci Chege, Energy Efficiency and Cooling Specialist at Sustainable Energy for All, who has worked on the continent and at a global scale to shape national green policy for the built environment, advocating for climate resilience and a sustainable future for African cities.