Limitless Africa

By TRUE Africa

Welcome to Limitless, the podcast series that asks the questions which matter to Africa.

Are tech start-ups the answer to Africa's unemployment problem? Can we stop fake news from s

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The podcast currently has 156 episodes available.

Limitless Africa episodes:

August 15, 2024 "Money is not everything" - Dr Magda Robalo on solving Africa's healthcare inequality
Healthcare is one of the greatest challenges facing Africans today. But it’s also one of the most exciting. Diseases and illnesses are constantly evolving. But so is technology. Can Africans keep up?

Dr Magda Robalo is a medical doctor from Guinea-Bissau. She’s worked for the World Health Organisation in Zimbabwe, Congo, Namibia and Ghana. She was Minister of Health in her home country and also served as the high commissioner for COVID-19,. She is now President and co-founder of the Institute of Global Health and Development.

We talk about the diseases we really should be worried about, what kind of technology is really needed and why the best way you can stay healthy is to go to school.

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26min
August 12, 2024 Can tech help overcome Africa's healthcare inequality?
We need more doctors in Africa. According to the United Nations, Africa has approximately 1 doctor for every five thousand people. Can technology help us reduce this healthcare inequality?
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15min
August 08, 2024 Could Africa become the world's manufacturing hub? Hannah Ryder on the Africa-China relationship
Think of any infrastructure project in Africa, and it’s likely a Chinese firm will be behind it. In 2020 Chinese firms were responsible for a third of all African infrastructure projects. So what does this mean for the continent? To find out Claude Grunitzky speaks to Hannah Ryder, the CEO of Development Reimagined (DR), an independent international development consultancy. They have offices in Beijing, Nairobi, and London. Hannah has over 20 years experience working as a diplomat and economist. She also led the United Nations Development Programme’s work with China to help improve its development work in Africa.
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30min
August 05, 2024 Are Russia and China the new colonial powers?
China and Russia have made their presence felt in Africa. But what is the nature of their relationship on the continent? And how can Africans benefit?
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16min
August 01, 2024 "We have the tools, we have no excuse" - Gen Z on making a difference
We hear from two Gen Z artists on how storytelling and creativity are forging a new African identity.
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23min
July 29, 2024 What is the future of Africa?
Africa has the youngest population in the world, 70% are under the age of 30. For this episode of Limitless Africa, we’re talking to Generation Z - that’s young people born between 1997 and 2012 - and we’re asking them about the future - their future.

Elisa Jamal is 25 and from Mozambique. She campaigns against violence against women.

Hadidjatou Nene Sandou Yaya is a 25-year-old climate activist from Togo.

23-year-old Jeremiah Thoronka from Sierra Leone founded a clean energy startup.

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July 25, 2024 "Nigeria is hot with fast girls" - The sprinters going for Olympic Gold
Rosemary Chukwuma, Favour Ofili, Olayinka Olajide and Tiana Eyakpobeyan will be representing Nigeria in the 4 by 100m sprint relay at the 2024 Olympics. They tell us about the challenges and opportunities that led them to Paris.
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July 22, 2024 Can sport change women's lives?
The 2024 Olympics are about to begin in Paris, France. The athletes taking part have been training every day for years. We talk to three amazing female athletes about participating in the ultimate competition. We ask them: how has sport changed your life?

Akoko Komlanvi is a multiple-time Togo rowing champion.
Esti Olivier is a South African kayaking sprint athlete.
Alcinda Helena Panguana is a boxer from Mozambique.

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15min
July 18, 2024 "Who's to say Obama never said that" - Yinka Adegoke on Trump VS Biden
America heads to the polls this year. Would Trump be a better US president for Africa than Biden? Is the US ready to invest in Africa rather than just giving us aid? And what can we expect from a presidential candidate who memorably referred to a variety of African nations as “shithole countries”?

Yinka Adegoke has been writing about tech and business across the continent for decades. He’s currently editor of the media platform Semafor Africa. We discuss what Trump would mean for Africa.

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48min
July 15, 2024 Biden VS Trump: Which US president is best for Africa?
Three African journalists choose the best US presidential candidate for Africa.

José Gama is an experienced journalist from Angola, one of the economic powerhouses of the continent.

Francis Kpatindé is the former editor of Jeune Afrique. He’s now a political commentator at le Monde among other publications.

Yinka Adegoke is a seasoned Nigerian journalist specialising in tech and business. He’s currently editor of the media platform Semafor Africa.

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