Investment for women-led businesses is missing out on financing – and on this episode of the Weekly Beat – we explore the critical challenges there's - and the role of women businesses in development across Africa. 

On this episode of the Weekly Beat, brought to you by UNDP Africa - we critically look at Africa's largest trade agreement and what areas are of key interest to make it move faster. 

On the sidelines of the Africa Economic Conference in Mauritius, we had a chat with UNDP Africa's Raymond Gilpin on some of the quick wins needed to get the continent back on track for sustainable growth. 

President Cyril Ramaphosa has probably been having one one of the toughest weeks of his presidency.. An independent report said Mr Ramaphosa may have broken the law by allegedly covering up a theft at his farm. Listen more to the story on this episode of the Weekly beat. 

West Africa's most appealing investment destination is experiencing a deep economic crisis, with a rampant inflation that has reached almost 40% , debt stress and a tanked currency - which is down to almost 50% against the dollar.  On this episode, we look at  what lies ahead for Africa's second largest producer of gold.   

On this episode of the Weekly beat, we explore different business topics that will shape the business sphere in Africa - from Isabel Dos Santos, the inadequate infrastructure - and how all this is affecting the business environment in Africa. 

Over. 183,000 people have already been hit by tech layoffs in 2022, according to TrueUp tech - but this number is not definite  as other tech companies  around the world, continue to announce job cuts. On this episode, we look at what lies ahead for the industry?

Cop27 has kicked off in Egypt with world leaders calling for a global push on 'clean growth’.. however African Energy Chamber’s NJ Ayuk says that African countries must defend the use of fossil fuels at the conference, we look at the deliberations and what to expect at the world's biggest climate change conference. Also, we touch on Elon Musk's first two weeks at the helm of twitter and what lies ahead for the social media network. 

As the world gears up for the upcoming climate change summit in Egypt in less than 10 days, we reflect on how crucial sustainability is in the travel and tourism sector. 

As Africa prepares for COP27, Is the Jus transition being given sufficient time?  Our hosts Dumi Jere and Maggie Mutesi delve deep into how African countries can still transition to Clean energy while still exploiting their gas resources. 

On this episode, Dumi Jere and Maggie Mutesi, explore the economic and political developments in Zimbabwe and a look at Lesotho  it holds it's 2022 general election.  

Burkina Faso’s military leader was deposed on Friday, making it the country's 2nd coup this year, and the 6th coup in West Africa. But what is behind the instability, and is it becoming a phenomenon for the region? 

You have probably heard of big tech companies paying a wholesome amount for engineers and software developers on the continent, challenging the school of thought that African developers are not good enough.  On this episode, we explore the talent potential and shortage and how to bridge the gap for a sustainable, competitive tech ecosystem. 

The IMF has warned that more than 12% of people in sub-Saharan Africa are acutely food insecure, due to climate change. On this episode, we look at what rich owe Africa, and if the funds are a solution to climate adaptation.

Nigeria has had the lowest oil exports in 25 years due to oil theft - in fact the government has said that Government & security agencies are involved in the massive oil theft in the country - costing the economy, a whooping $700 million monthly. Listen to our analysis with Dumi Jere, on this episode.     

On this episode of the Weekly Beat, we look ahead at a busy week, through different developing stories. Kenya awaits the Supreme Court presidential election petition - while Emirates has resumed flights to Nigeria -  we look at how these developments will affect investor confidence and business in the respective regions.

Japan has promised $30bn in aid for development in Africa, saying it wants to work more closely with the continent at a time when the rules-based international order is under threat after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. this was announced at the concluded TIICAD 8 summit in Tunisia. We delve into Africa-Japan relations and what to expect in terms of trade, investments and business. 

Angolans head to the polls next week, to decide the country’s new leader, in an election has been popularized with a restless youth that feels left out of oil booms in the country.  On this episode, we look at what lies ahead for Africa’s second largest oil producer    

While Kenya waits to get a new president, East African countries like South Sudan, are watching keenly on what impact this will have on their economies. Akol Dok joins us live from Juba in South Sudan for a deep analysis. 

East Africa's biggest economy Kenya, will head to the polls this week to choose a new president, in a high-stakes election that has polarised the country’s political elite. On this episode, we look at what is at stake for the country. 

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was  on the continent for an African tour in Egypt, Uganda and Ethiopia - at the same time, his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron visited three former colonies in West and Central Africa.  And now, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel next month to South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, in what many say is to counter a Russian charm offensive.  On this episode, we look at what Africa could benefit from these visits? 

The IMF has warned that 2022 will be a tough year, and 2023 might be even tougher - due to the Russian-Ukraine war, that has worsened  commodity price shocks and increased the cost of living across Africa.  We look at what this means for African businesses, entrepreneurs and countries.