26 Best African Business Podcasts

1. Next Africa

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Each week, Jennifer Zabasajja provides a deep dive into the business stories that shape Africa. Join Jennifer and our Bloomberg reporters as they lift the lid on the news driving the continent. more Host Jennifer Zabasajja
Producer/Network Bloomberg
Email ****@bloomberg.net
Location New York City, New York, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jack Ryan, Matthew Hill
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 268Facebook 5MTwitter 9.8MInstagram 6.4M Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. BizNews Radio

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Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
Producer/Network BizNews
Email ****@biznews.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests David Shapiro, Stafford Masie +4 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 176 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

3. The African Business Podcast

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Hosted by our award-winning journalists, and featuring trailblazers and leading thinkers from across the continent, the African Business Podcast is an essential listen for anyone with an interest in Africa. If you are looking for serious thinking but with the twist of humour and humanity that makes Africa so endearing, you've come to the right place.more Host Dr Desnu00e9 Masie
Producer/Network IC Publications Ltd
Email ****@africasia.com
Location South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 47.4K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Business of Africa

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It is often opined that 'Africa is the next frontier' of growth and development. Foreign direct investment and international projects in energy and finance are said to be the driving factors that will grow African markets. With this expected growth, it is clear that the continent has occupied the imagination of the global investment agenda. With this in mind, The Business of Africa Podcast was born.The podcast seeks to interrogate current and future investment prospects in an effort to connect the dots between growth and development...more Email ****@moneyweb.co.za
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5. Investec Focus Radio SA

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Investec Focus Radio South Africa features conversations between leading minds from within Investec and other experts on economic, investment and business topics in addition to issues that go beyond wealth.more Hosts Chris Holdsworth, Jeremy Maggs
Producer/Network Investec
Email ****@investec.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Rory Sutherland, Clover Hogan +2 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 113Facebook 223.4KTwitter 48.7KInstagram 69.8K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact

6. The Mwango Capital Podcast

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Breaking down businesses and understanding markets in East Africa mwangocapital.substack.com
Email ****@mwangocapital.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Ouma Orero, Khushboo Dhutia +1 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26 Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. The Open Africa Podcast

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On this podcast 'Laolu, Furo, and Nosa talk about technology, startups, and issues across the African banking and technology ecosystems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Laolu, Furo, Nosa
Producer/Network Open Africa Podcast
Location Lagos, Nigeria
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 33Twitter 1.3KInstagram 278 Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Corporate Cocktail Africa

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Corporate Cocktail is your Friday wind-down with Africa's dealmakers. Hosted by Ondiro Oganga, each episode stirs together the continent's biggest deals, bold policy bets, and quiet power plays you won't catch in the headlines. Sip on insider insights, sharp analysis, and the whispers moving money from Accra to Addis. Every Friday at 5pm CAT — grab a glass and let's get mixing.more Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Africa Tech Summit Podcast

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Africa Tech Summit is the leading event series focused on African tech and investment with Summits globally. Africa Tech Summit Podcast continues the conversation with industry leaders, investors, and corporates providing you with insights from across the African tech scene.more Producer/Network Africa Tech Summit
Email ****@africatechsummit.com
Location Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 5Facebook 7.9KTwitter 14.7KInstagram 9.5K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Classic Business

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A carefully balanced blend of the daily business beat, markets, and company news. Serious when required and irreverent when warranted, never boring, always striving to inform, educate and entertain.more Email ****@classic1027.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Facebook 3.6KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 923 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

11. Founders Connect

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Founders Connect is on a mission to document the stories, journeys and ideologies of leading and emerging African entrepreneurs and operators. The podcast aims to create meaningful insights that can be shared and beneficial to other founders, entrepreneurs, knowledge seekers, consumers and the world in general - targeting a wide variety of audiences.more Host Peace Itimi
Producer/Network Founders Connect
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Yanmo Omorogbe
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Twitter 4.2KInstagram 70.8K Avg Length 80 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. MASHSTARTUP

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What does it take to build a business in South Africa's toughest conditions? Host Mashudu Modau sits down with the country's most innovative entrepreneurs to uncover the failures, pivots, and breakthroughs that shaped their journeys. From building independent African media platforms to creating township-born sneaker care brands, and reimagining digital education for millions of learners—these are the untold stories of turning South Africa's challenges into opportunity. Each episode is a masterclass in resourcefulness, innovation, and building in South Africa's uniquely complex landscape.more Producer/Network Lutcha
Email ****@lutcha.com
Location South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 192Twitter 6.3K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

13. African Tech Roundup

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Africa-focused technology, digital and innovation ecosystem insight and commentary.
Producer/Network African Tech Roundup
Email ****@africantechroundup.com
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 54Facebook 1.3KTwitter 4.6KInstagram 915 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. African Business Stories

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African Business Stories is the go-to podcast for insights into the women shaping Africa's business landscape. Africa is one of the world's most promising frontiers for growth and innovation—and women are at the heart of this transformation. Hosted by Akaego Okoye , this podcast spotlights female entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers, scaling businesses, and driving economic development across the continent...more Host Akaego Okoye
Email ****@africanbusinessstories.com
Location United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 40Facebook 401Twitter 262Instagram 2.2K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

15. Disrupt Podcast

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Podcast on all the happenings in Africa's tech startup ecosystem put together by the team at Disrupt Africa.
Hosts Tom Jackson, Gabriella Mulligan
Producer/Network Disrupt Africa
Email ****@disrupt-africa.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 17Facebook 6.7KTwitter 52.1K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Invest Africa Insights

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Invest Africa is a leading pan-African business platform that promotes trade and investment in Africa. In this podcast series we will explore Africa's key economic trends and the issues facing businesses and investors across the continent.more Producer/Network Invest Africa
Email ****@investafrica.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The AVCA Podcast

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Formerly known as PE Talks Africa a podcast about the trends and opportunities in Africa's private capital ecosystem.AVCA operates at the nexus of private capital in Africa, championing and enabling private investment across the continent. As the pan-African industry body, we play a significant role as an effective change agent for the industry, acting as the trusted independent source of information, insight, and intelligence inspiring investor confidence; making the case for both commercial returns and impact in Africa.more Producer/Network AVCA – The African Private Capital Association
Email ****@avca-africa.org
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Business Unusual Podcast

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As South Africa's leader in business research, networking and conferencing, Topco Media has helped over 2 500 organisations connect and find value from our events. Over the last 21 years, we have worked with private and public departments and sectors such Microsoft, McDonalds, Mercedes-Benz and Coca Cola and government organisations such as the GCIS, DTI, DIRCO and DEA...more Producer/Network Topco Media
Email ****@topco.co.za
Location Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Recent Guest Dr Sarah Babb
Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

19. Afrobility: Africa Tech and Business

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Stories and analyses of African technology companies
Hosts Olumide Ogunsanwo, Bankole Makanju
Producer/Network Olumide Ogunsanwo and Bankole Makanju
Email ****@afrobility.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 78Facebook 419Twitter 1.1KInstagram 294 Avg Length 135 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

20. The Flip

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The Flip is an editorial-style podcast exploring contextually relevant insights from entrepreneurs and investors changing the status quo in Africa. The name The Flip comes from the opportunity to flip the script question some of the pervasive narratives on entrepreneurship, challenge the ubiquity of Silicon Valley thought leadership, and champion the entrepreneurs building a future inspired by Africa. Produced and hosted by Johannesburg-based entrepreneur and American expat Justin Norman. Sayo Folawiyo is the executive producer and b-mic.more Host Justin Norman
Producer/Network The Flip Media
Email ****@theflip.africa
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Zach Abrams, Farooq Malik +2 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 203Facebook 2.4KTwitter 6.6KInstagram 8.2K Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

21. The Activator HQ Podcast (formerly The Smallstarter Business Podcast)

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Tune in to John-Paul Iwuoha's unique podcast for practical tips, advice, and insights that'll improve your chances of starting, growing, or turning around your business. If you're an African entrepreneur, or you do (or plan to do) business in Africa, you'll love how John-Paul thinks and talks about strategy, exploiting business ideas and opportunities, market entry, sales and customer acquisition, growth, expansion, raising capital and funding, developing strong business systems, leadership, and hiring capable and loyal people on your team...more Producer/Network John-Paul Iwuoha
Email ****@smallstarter.com
Location South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 17Facebook 32.1KTwitter 6.6K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

22. Business News Leaders

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Interviews with top CEOs and leaders shaping today's news stories alongside all the latest news that is impacting the markets, business and investments around the world.An Arena Holdings production.Keywords: money, opportunity, business plan, business ideas, business news, income, financial news, industry news and viewsmore Producer/Network Business Day TV
Email ****@businesslive.co.za
Location Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 121.8KTwitter 48.6K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

23. The Eunice Ajim Show

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Your go-to podcast for doing business in Africa, investing in Africa, and living your African dream, whatever that means to you. I am motivated by the stories of talented African founders and determined to contribute to their success, giving back to the continent that has given me so much. Investing in startups in Africa is not just a good deal; it's an opportunity to unlock untapped potential and foster transformative growth in emerging markets.more Host Eunice Ajim
Email ****@euniceajim.com
Location Austin, Texas, United States
Facebook 211Twitter 24.2KInstagram 13.5K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

24. The Connecting Africa Podcast

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This podcast tackles the biggest trends in African tech and interviews local startups disrupting their industries.The hosts are Connecting Africa Editor Paula Gilbert, Associate Editor Matshepo Sehloho and Venture for Africa Co-Founder & CEO Tobi Lafinhan who may come from different geographies and cultural backgrounds but who all have a love of tech and an interest in Africa's startup scene in common. Find the latest news at http://www.connectingafrica.comConnect on Twitter:Paula - @paulajgilbert Tobi - @TobiLafinhan Matshepo - @tsokamatshepo*Season 1 also featured Tien Fumore Hosts Paula Gilbert, Matshepo Sehloho, Tobi Lafinhan
Producer/Network Connecting Africa
Email ****@connectingafrica.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 10.2KTwitter 9.1KInstagram 14 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. AfroTrade Pod

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AfroTrade Podcast is a conversation-driven podcast dedicated to unpacking Africa's evolving role in global trade. Each episode spotlights the people, policies, products, and possibilities shaping how African businesses scale beyond borders.The podcast amplifies African voices - founders, policymakers, investors, export innovators, creators, and ecosystem leaders who are building products locally and competing globally. To inform, inspire, and empower African entrepreneurs, SMEs, and trade enablers with practical insights, real stories, and strategies for navigating international markets.more Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

26. Africa Investor Stories

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About:Africa Investor stories is a podcast of Real Investors with Real Stories from around the world. Giving genuineaccounts of what it's like to invest in African business, agriculture, infrastructure, services and manufacturing industries. Thus creating real opportunities for any would-be investors.History:This podcast was founded by ex Royal Marine Commando after living and investing in Africa for 10 years. His aim is to positively encourage would-be investors in African business with facts, while dispelling the myths.more Producer/Network Simon Rushton
Email ****@africainvestorstories.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 2Facebook 62 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact