Africa Tech Talks
Africa Tech Talks

Africa Tech Talks

Ivo Marques Martins

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Dive deep into the vibrant world of African tech with the Africatechtalks.com Podcast. Join us as we explore the latest innovations, startups, and tech trends shaping the African continent. From Lagos to Luanda, Cairo to Cape Town, we bring you insightful conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts. Discover the stories, challenges, and successes of Africa's tech ecosystem, and be inspired by the transformative power of technology in Africa. Tune in and be a part of the African tech revolution!

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EP #39 (S02) Carmen Mateia: From a WhatsApp Group to Tackling Angola's 'Undermployment' Crisis
NOV 12, 2025
EP #39 (S02) Carmen Mateia: From a WhatsApp Group to Tackling Angola's 'Undermployment' Crisis
<p>What’s the real challenge for Angola’s youth: unemployment or <em>undermployment</em>?</p><p>Social entrepreneur Carmen Mateia shares her incredible journey from starting a simple WhatsApp group to building an ecosystem that’s connecting thousands of Angolans to real opportunities.</p><p>Carmen is a dynamic social activist, community leader, and founder of “Na Fila do Pão” (At the bread’s queue). Her work in tackling youth challenges has led to a historic nomination as the first Angolan and first Portuguese-speaking representative for the EMY Africa Awards 2025 in the “Youth Change Maker” category.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><p>* <strong>The “Na Fila do Pão” Story:</strong> How a low-tech WhatsApp group grew into a powerful company for social change.</p><p>* <strong>The Real Problem:</strong> Why “undermployment” is a more critical crisis than unemployment in Angola.</p><p>* <strong>Building the Ecosystem:</strong> Carmen’s work with “Fábrica de Sabão” (Soap Factory) to create the physical infrastructure and hubs needed for startups to grow.</p><p>* <strong>Art as Activism:</strong> Using cultural projects like the Mau Mau Movement to agitate for social and political change.</p><p><strong>SUPPORT CARMEN & CONNECT</strong></p><p>* <strong>VOTE for Carmen:</strong> Support her for the EMY Africa Award (Youth Change Maker of the Year)</p><p>* Website: <a target="_blank" href="https://emyafrica.com/emy25-youth-change-maker">emyafrica.com/emy25-youth-change-maker</a></p><p>* Instagram: [Instagram link]</p><p>* <strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenmateia/en">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmenmateia/en</a></p><p>* <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/bycarmenmateia/">https://www.instagram.com/bycarmenmateia/</a></p><p><strong>STAY CONNECTED WITH AFRICATECHTALKS.COM</strong></p><p>* <strong>Website:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.africatechtalks.com">www.africatechtalks.com</a></p><p>* <strong>Newsletter:</strong> </p><p>* <strong>X (Twitter):</strong> /afri_techtalks</p><p>* <strong>LinkedIn:</strong> /africa-tech-talks</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://africatechtalks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">africatechtalks.substack.com</a>
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EP #38 (S02): Innovation and Fintechs: Paulo Oliveira on Angola's Challenges and Solutions
OCT 10, 2025
EP #38 (S02): Innovation and Fintechs: Paulo Oliveira on Angola's Challenges and Solutions
<p>Welcome to Africa Tech Talks 🎙️</p><p>Your go-to platform for powerful conversations with the people and companies shaping Africa’s technological and financial future.</p><p><strong>📺 Episode Timeline</strong></p><p>01:50 Passion and Purpose: Combining Finance & Digital Transformation </p><p>04:05 The Dual Role: Founder vs. Ecosystem Coordinator </p><p>07:30 Global Exposure, Local Impact: The Mindset Shift (SUSI/YALI) </p><p>12:15 Bridging the Gap: Connecting Angolan Startups Globally </p><p>18:50 The Biggest Barrier to Fintech Growth: Internet and Smartphone Access </p><p>22:40 Thinking Local: Why Simpler Solutions Work </p><p>25:05 Overcoming Startup Funding Challenges (Capital Dish) </p><p>30:10 The Fintech Conference: Regulation vs. Innovation in Angola </p><p>35:50 Final Advice: Don’t Be a “Lonely Wolf” & Don’t Wait for Perfect Conditions</p><p></p><p><strong>🎙️ About Today’s Guest</strong></p><p>We’re thrilled to have Paulo Oliveira joining us—one of Angola’s rising tech leaders and a powerful voice driving digital transformation across the country.</p><p>Paulo’s story is all about vision and action. From an early passion for finance and innovation, he’s built a dual career that bridges both entrepreneurship and academia. As the founder of a tech startup and a coordinator at a leading Angolan university, Paulo is helping shape the next generation of fintech innovators and digital thinkers.</p><p>His global journey - including programs like SUSI at the University of Washington—redefined his belief that young Africans can build global solutions right from home. Now, he’s connecting Angolan startups with ecosystems in the U.S. and South Africa, bringing international collaboration and investment closer to Luanda.</p><p>In this episode, Paulo shares his bold vision for Angola’s tech future - why internet and smartphone access remain the biggest barriers to fintech growth, how regulations can either empower or paralyze innovation, and why no founder should build alone.</p><p>For the next half hour, we dive into mindset shifts, startup realities, and the power of community in building a thriving African tech scene.</p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with the Guest</strong></p><p>📎 LinkedIn: paulo-de-oliveira-57b793334/</p><p>📱 Instagram: paulo_de_oliveira_23</p><p></p><p><strong>🎧 Stay Connected with Africa Tech Talks</strong></p><p>🌍 Website: www.africatechtalks.com</p><p>📰 Newsletter: https://africatechtalks.substack.com/</p><p>🐦 X (Twitter): / afri_techtalks </p><p>📱 Instagram: / africatechtalks </p><p>📎 LinkedIn: / africa-tech-talks </p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://africatechtalks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">africatechtalks.substack.com</a>
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EP #37 (S02): Fomentar o Empreendedorismo e a Inovação: Braulio Augusto
OCT 10, 2025
EP #37 (S02): Fomentar o Empreendedorismo e a Inovação: Braulio Augusto
<p>Bráulio Augusto, economista e especialista em Finanças, Banca e Agronegócio, partilha a sua visão sobre o futuro do empreendedorismo em Angola e o papel das startups no desenvolvimento económico do país. Atualmente PCA do INAPEM (Instituto Nacional de Apoio às Micro, Pequenas e Médias Empresas), Bráulio lidera a transformação do ecossistema de inovação, conectando governo, investidores, incubadoras e academia para posicionar Angola como um verdadeiro hub de empreendedorismo em África.</p><p>Neste episódio, exploramos:</p><p>✔️ Como melhorar o ambiente de negócios em Angola</p><p>✔️ Os desafios de acesso a capital e regulação para startups</p><p>✔️ Programas de capacitação e aceleração de empreendedores</p><p>✔️ A importância da inovação e inclusão territorial além de Luanda</p><p>✔️ A visão de Angola como polo de investimento e inovação africano</p><p>Bráulio defende que o empreendedorismo angolano precisa de visão, disciplina e compromisso para competir a nível global. Uma conversa inspiradora sobre liderança, startups, inovação, economia e o futuro de Angola em África.</p><p>🔔 Subscreve o canal para mais entrevistas sobre economia, negócios e empreendedorismo em África!</p><p>🔗 Conecta-te com o Braulio Augusto e o INAPEM:</p><p>🌍 Website INAPEM: https://www.inapem.gov.ao</p><p>🔗 LinkedIn Braulio Augusto: linkedin.com/in/braulio-augusto</p><p>📸 Instagram INAPEM: instagram.com/inapemangola</p><p>🎧 Apoia o Africa Tech Talks:</p><p>📌 SUBSCREVE o canal para não perderes os próximos episódios sobre inovação e tecnologia em África!</p><p></p><p>🌐 Website: africatechtalks.substack.com</p><p>🐦 X (Twitter): twitter.com/afri_techtalks</p><p>📸 Instagram: instagram.com/africatechtalks</p><p>💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/africa-tech-talks</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://africatechtalks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">africatechtalks.substack.com</a>
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54 MIN
EP #36 (S02): Beyond the Buzzwords: Erica Tavares on Angola's Environmental Challenges
AUG 14, 2025
EP #36 (S02): Beyond the Buzzwords: Erica Tavares on Angola's Environmental Challenges
<p>Erica Tavares is one of the most influential voices of the new generation of impact leaders in Angola. As the founder and Technical Coordinator of EcoAngola, and with a solid background in Environmental Biology and Ecology, Erica has dedicated her life to a higher purpose: making the world a better place through environmental protection, climate justice and respect for human rights. Her conviction that ‘we can't dream without working’ reflects the spirit of entrepreneurship and action that drives innovation in Africa.</p><p><strong>Topics of discussion:</strong></p><p>00:01:41 Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies in Conservation</p><p>00:04:28 Accessibility and Democratization of Conservation Technologies</p><p>00:09:16 Data Quality and Fieldwork Validation</p><p>00:11:54 Fire Monitoring and Management Challenges in Angola</p><p>00:15:21 Artificial Intelligence Applications in Conservation</p><p>00:20:47 Carbon Credits Market and Implementation Challenges</p><p>00:28:24 Social Media Strategy for Environmental Education</p><p>00:44:26 Waste Management Systems and Technology Solutions</p><p>00:57:24 Coordination and Collaboration</p><p>This episode is an invitation to understand how a passion for nature, combined with a vision of the future and entrepreneurial action, can revolutionize the continent. If you're interested in innovation, the environment, agritech, social impact in Angola or the future of African sustainability, this is a must-watch!</p><p><strong>🔗 Connect with Erica Tavares and EcoAngola:</strong></p><p><strong>EcoAngola</strong> <strong>website</strong>: https://ecoangola.com/</p><p><strong>LinkedIn Erica Tavares</strong>: www.linkedin.com/in/erica-pavão-tavares-862950172/ <strong>Instagram EcoAngola</strong>: www.instagram.com/ecoangola/</p><p><strong>🎧 Support Africa Tech Talks:</strong></p><p>Did you like the episode? LIKE it, COMMENT on your impressions and SHARE it with your friends! SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you don't miss the next episodes on innovation and technology in Africa!</p><p>Visit our website: africatechtalks.substack.com</p><p>Follow us on X (Twitter): twitter.com/afri_techtalks</p><p>Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/africatechtalks/</p><p>Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/africa-tech-talks</p><p>#EricaTavares #EcoAngola #AfricaTechTalks #Sustainability #AngolanInnovation #Environment #Agritech #SocialImpact #ClimateJustice #SustainableDevelopment #Angola #TechForGood #AfricanEntrepreneurship</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://africatechtalks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">africatechtalks.substack.com</a>
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66 MIN
EP #35 (S02): Saving Lives with Technology: Nikita Kuzmin Mission to Transform Global Charity
JUL 10, 2025
EP #35 (S02): Saving Lives with Technology: Nikita Kuzmin Mission to Transform Global Charity
<p><strong>The Bold Question:</strong> What if you could save a life for the price of a pair of sneakers?</p><p>This week, we dive deep with <strong>Nikita Kuzmin</strong>, founder of Helpster Charity, who's transforming global giving through technology and radical transparency. With over 20 years in international tech projects, Nikita was frustrated by traditional charity opacity—so he built something better.</p><p><strong>The Mission:</strong> <em>"No one should be dying because they don't have $300 in this world."</em></p><p><strong>The Results:</strong> Over 1,000 cases treated, hundreds of lives saved across Kenya, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.</p><p><strong>The Innovation:</strong> Helpster operates like a tech startup—complete with KPIs, country managers, and performance metrics. Every dollar goes directly to hospitals (never patients), with rigorous anti-fraud verification including video calls with doctors and patients.</p><p><strong>What You'll Discover:</strong></p><p>* How $300 can save a life through efficient, transparent processes</p><p>* The challenges of building trust in today's non-profit landscape</p><p>* Real stories of transformation (including a young girl who can now dance after years of pain)</p><p>* Helpster's innovative "endowment principle" for sustainable scaling</p><p>* How to get involved in saving lives efficiently</p><p><strong>The Goal:</strong> Save one million lives through the lowest-cost, highest-impact approach possible.</p><p>This conversation reveals how applying startup principles to humanitarian work can create extraordinary results while building unprecedented trust through transparency.</p><p><strong>🎧 Stay Connected with Africa Tech Talks</strong></p><p>🌍 Website: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.africatechtalks.com/">www.africatechtalks.com</a></p><p>🐦 X (Twitter): <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/afri_techtalks">https://twitter.com/afri_techtalks</a></p><p>📱 Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/africatechtalks/">https://www.instagram.com/africatechtalks/</a></p><p>📎 LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-tech-talks">https://www.linkedin.com/company/africa-tech-talks</a></p><p><strong>🤝 Connect with Helpster Charity</strong></p><p>📎 LinkedIn: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/helpster-charity/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/helpster-charity/</a></p><p>📘 Facebook: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/helpstercharity">https://www.facebook.com/helpstercharity</a></p><p>📱 Instagram: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/helpster.charity">https://www.instagram.com/helpster.charity</a></p><p>📺 YouTube: @helpster.charity🐦 X: <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/Helpstercharity">https://x.com/Helpstercharity</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://africatechtalks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">africatechtalks.substack.com</a>
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33 MIN