Beyond Bytes (Exploring the African Digital Landscape)

Because of the digital divide, people in rural, underdeveloped, and township areas — those who

are most in need of the employment possibilities and technological know-how that come with

access to the internet are also the ones who are least likely to receive them. This month we

explore digital solutions that can help build the township and rural digital economies.

Because of the digital divide, people in rural, underdeveloped, and township areas — those who

are most in need of the employment possibilities and technological know-how that come with

access to the internet are also the ones who are least likely to receive them. This month we

explore digital solutions that can help build the township and rural digital economies.

We are joined by Tapfuma Musewe, founder of Afrifursa, a platform that is shifting the narrative around Africa by connecting the Canadian and African fintech ecosystems and engaging in social impact partnerships - through shared thought leadership, understanding of the fintech startup environment, market intelligence, and awareness of B2B opportunities.

In honour of Women's Month, Dr Osuigwe, Director of Human Capacity Development and Training at African Library and Information Associations and Institutions, and multimedia journalist Nobantu Modise join us for a conversation. To talk about the socio-economic rights and empowerment of women. 

Missed our #TwitterSpace last month? Check out #DigifyAfricaUnpluggedConversations podcast to catch up on the insightful discussion on #eLearning in Africa. 

Our COO @QhakazaMohare sits down with @PowerFM #WeekendBreakfastTeam to chat about all things #DigitalSkills, and how #DigifyAfrica is preparing young people in Africa for in-demand digital skills.

The Social Media Director of Mediacom South Africa, Luzuko Tena, joins us in this episode as we discuss several ways that young people may be equipped for the digital economy.

In this #Unplugged conversation, we talk to the amazing Kelebogile Dikatso Sephoti about fighting young unemployment, unlocking Africa's potential via crucial skills training, and creating sustainable ecosystems that support entrepreneurs in this #Unlpugged conversation. Join the conversation and share your thoughts.

In this episode, we sit down with best-selling author, global speaker and trend specialist @JohnSanei to talk all things innovation and business, tune in if you are a budding business owner interested in building a sustainable enterprise.

We chat with Prof. Daramola who is currently an Associate Professor of Information Technology at the @ Cape Peninsula University of Technology, about #UnderstandingEGovernments in Africa. Tune in and let us know what you think! Do you use digital technologies to access government services?