The Ignition Zone Podcast

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8 episodes

2 weeks ago

Send us a text Wofai Samuel, Acting Director General of the Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce, shares her journey as a woman leader in a male-dominated environment and provides insights into Nigeria's economic potential through strategic trade partnerships. She brings a wealth of knowledge about bridging the gap between Nigeria's private sector and international markets, particularly focusing on US-Nigeria relations. Breaking barriers as a woman in leadership by focusing on competence, ...

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The Ignition Zone Podcast

Trade between Nigeria and America - Lessons for Business Leaders with Wofai Samuel

6 months ago

49 minutes

The Ignition Zone Podcast

Nigeria's Economic Evolution: MSMEs as Growth Engines with Prof Joseph Nnanna

Send us a text Professor Joseph Nnanna, Chief Economist at the Development Bank of Nigeria, provides a comprehensive analysis of Nigeria's economic landscape and innovative approaches to financing MSMEs for inclusive growth. He examines recent reforms including fuel subsidy removal and the impact of the Dangote Refinery while highlighting how financial institutions are creating targeted products for women and youth entrepreneurs. Nigeria experienced decreased growth rates and flattened GDP ...

7 months ago

35 minutes

The Ignition Zone Podcast

Rethinking/Improving Education in a holistic manner with Dr Sibongile Vilakazi

Send us a text We engage with Dr. Sibongile Vilakazi, a prominent educator, examining the pressing issues of youth unemployment and education in South Africa. We delve into the urgent need for educational reform to better prepare young people for the workforce. • Discuss the alarming youth unemployment rate in South Africa • Explore the importance of integrating skills development into the educational system • Understand how home environments impact educational outcomes&nbs...

8 months ago

50 minutes

The Ignition Zone Podcast

Zambia's economy, entrepreneurship, and opportunities with Jito Kayumba

Send us a text What if a unified Africa could reshape the global economic landscape? In this thought-provoking episode of The Ignition Zone, I sat down with Jito Kayumba, Zambia's Presidential Economic and Investment Advisor, to explore the strategic economic reforms and growth initiatives shaping Zambia’s future—and by extension, Africa’s. 1. A New Economic Era for Zambia Zambia has been navigating bold economic reforms under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. With a private sector-d...

8 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

The Ignition Zone Podcast

The hidden crisis: Multidimensional Poverty in South Africa with Dr Pali Lehohla

Send us a text Welcome to the Ignition Zone, where we ignite change with Dr Pali Lehohla, the former Statistician-General of South Africa. Discover the transformative potential of looking at poverty beyond income, embracing a multidimensional perspective championed by Nobel laureate Amartya Sen. Journey with us through the complexities of poverty in Africa and learn from Dr. Lehohla's experiences with the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative. Dr. Lehohla emphasizes the crucial role...

8 months ago

48 minutes

The Ignition Zone Podcast

Unpacking Tanzania's exciting economic future with Andrew Mahiga

Send us a text Ever wondered how Tanzania is unlocking its vast economic potential amidst challenges that many African nations face? Join me as I sit down with Andrew Mahiga, the Country Director for the Department for Business and Trade at the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam. With over a decade of expertise in policy engagement and trade facilitation, Andrew shares invaluable insights on creating an enabling business environment, addressing taxation hurdles, and bridging the skills ...

9 months ago

48 minutes

The Ignition Zone Podcast

Looking at 16 African Economies: Challenges, Successes, and What’s Next

Send us a text In this episode of The Ignition Zone Podcast, we explore the economic and entrepreneurial landscape of 16 African countries across Southern, East, West, North, and Central Africa. Using a quadrant analysis framework, we highlight key indicators like GDP growth, poverty, unemployment, and entrepreneurship ecosystems. From Mauritius’ success as a financial hub to Kenya’s Silicon Savannah and South Africa’s challenges with inequality, we uncover what has shaped these economies and...

10 months ago

27 minutes

The Ignition Zone Podcast

Introduction to the Ignition Zone Podcast

Send us a text This podcast is a champion of economic development, entrepreneurship, and career development in Africa. Here we detail immense economic opportunity in Africa while dealing with some of its most difficult challenges like poverty, investment, and youth unemployment. Watch on YouTube on: https://youtu.be/CHJlseTM3hM?si=YzK_RPOa0pESGTXp

10 months ago

9 minutes