25 Best African Business Podcasts

1. 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
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 222.3KTwitter 48.7KInstagram 56.5K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2018 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. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Twitter 6.3K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Aug 2017 Get Email Contact

3. 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
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Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since May 2018 Get Email Contact

4. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 430Twitter 1.1KInstagram 300 Avg Length 135 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

5. 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
Producer/Network Akaego Okoye
Email ****@africanbusinessstories.com
Location United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 398Twitter 262Instagram 1.6K Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

6. 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 listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 32.1KTwitter 6.6K Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Newscast - Africa

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We bring you various leading news from across Africa, on business, economy, market, and politics. Towards A Profitable Africa.Earn $SYBL as you listen by signin up on: https://tse.sybel.io/A278C25DD9MORE Host Chukwunonso Esther Mordi
Producer/Network Africa Business Radio
Email ****@africabusinessradio.com
Location South Africa
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 7.7KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 1 min Format Bite size Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

8. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 123.1KTwitter 48.9K Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

9. How to Make It in Africa

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Welcome to How to Make It in Africa. This podcast will bring you some of the best stories of African entrepreneurship. African entrepreneurs have their own great successes, and they will be on this show to share them.We will have in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives and other changemakers. Together with our exciting guests, we will explore and dissect their motivations, their challenges, and the strategies to succeed across Africa and to build businesses that scale regionally and internationally.Enjoy and thank you for listening.MORE Producer/Network Fadel Jaoui
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

10. Pivot Talk

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This is Pivot Talk, the official podcast of King's Business Club, the largest business and finance society in London. We want to offer you insights into the business world, including areas of consulting, marketing, finance, entrepreneurship and Law. By talking to some of the most inspirational people in the industry, we provide an opportunity to learn from them. Our aim is to aid the development of the great minds that will shape the world we live in.MORE Producer/Network King's Business Club
Email ****@kclbc.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 45 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

11. 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
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 9 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. New Africa Business Association-DC

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The American Muslim Business Association (AMBA) was incorporated by Imam W.D. Mohammad in 1995. The name was eventually changed to the New Africa Business Association (NABA). Its intent is to identify African Americans as a valuable marketing source. Each association is incorporated independently in its own state. New Africa Business Association was incorporated in 2011 as a profit organization, LLC. Its objective is to identify all businesses in our community and stimulate their business activities by network marketing and doing business with each other.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location New York City, New York, United States
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Avg Length 115 min Format Extended Since Apr 2016 Get Email Contact

13. 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
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 10Twitter 44.8K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Africa on Focus

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Africa on focus is an African platform dedicated to sharing and celebrating the success stories of young black Africans from the continent and the Diaspora world. These young entrepreneurs aim to reshape the stigma attached to how Africa is viewed in terms of lifestyle, business, entertainment, charity, sports and more.MORE Host Augustina Austin
Producer/Network MS.ABA
Email ****@africaonfocus.com
Location Netherlands
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 2.7KTwitter 715Instagram 14.4K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Jun 2018 Get Email Contact

15. Resourced

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Hello everyone, my name is Jacquiline Lidonde the creator and host of From The African People Podcast. I am Kenyan and have a deep love for social entrepreneurship, impact-driven business, and development in the African continent. I run VoluCulture, a Social Impact Consultancy that serves impact-driven entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. My goal is to showcase stories that not only show opportunities but also possibilities for individuals in the African continent.MORE Host Jacquiline Lidonde
Producer/Network Jacquiline Lidonde
Location Nairobi, Nairobi City, Kenya
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Twitter 121 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

16. The African Millennials

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The Purpose of the Show is to educate the global and local audiences on Africa's growth value by paying attention to the behavioral patterns of African millennials.
Producer/Network Africa Business Radio
Email ****@africabusinessradio.com
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Facebook 7.7KTwitter 2.9KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

17. #AvoidingHiringMistakes - For Small Businesses

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Entrepreneurs know that the cost both monetary and risk of hiring the wrong person is much higher in a small business than in a big one. But how can you avoid making expensive hiring mistakes? In this #AvoidHiringMistakes podcast series, Raizcorp CEO Allon Raiz shares the lessons he has learned over 30 years of hiring new employees for startup to mid-sized businesses. He offers insights on common pitfalls, best practices and bringing out the best in those you employ.MORE Producer/Network Raizor's Edge
Email ****@raizcorp.com
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Facebook 116.9KTwitter 10.4K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. BizNews Power Hour

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The BizNews Power Hour, anchored by top financial journalist Alec Hogg, covers all the business news that matters. The program features contributions from the BizNews team, South Africa's independent and highly disruptive business media company. The format is conversational, fun and engaging with the team drawing on deep knowledge of the subject, providing the Rational Perspective.MORE Email ****@biznews.com
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Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

19. 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
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 60 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

20. The Lebo Lion Show

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This is a learning hub where we share marketing, social media, & monetization resources that entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives need to build the lives and businesses of their dreams. We do this through masterclasses and conversations with experts & thought leaders in various industries. On this podcast we believe that your mindset is the most powerful tool you have to succeed.MORE Host Lebo Lion
Email ****@gmail.com
Location South Africa
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Twitter 767Instagram 6.3K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

21. Bigshot Business Podcast

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Africa has been referred to as the next business frontier, I disagree!Africa has been ready for business since before slave trade. But with all the potential and visible successes, why has business on the continent remained largely obscure? Why have we measured our success based on numbers of American companies?In this podcast I take a deep dive into how you can build and run a successful business in Africa. Looking at real on the ground experiences that are shaping Africa's business frontier...MORE Producer/Network Linkford Biz
Email ****@hellobbn.com
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Facebook 129Twitter 5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

22. 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
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Facebook 3.6KTwitter 2.2KInstagram 945 Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

23. Featured Podcasts by Strictly Business

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Featured Podcasts. Business News presented by Lindsay Williams
Producer/Network Strictly Business
Email ****@strictlybusinesspodcast.com
Location South Africa
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Twitter 1.8K Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Feb 2019 Get Email Contact