<description>&lt;p&gt;We meet Kate Kallot, the founder and CEO of Amini AI, a startup working to make farming and environmental data easier to obtain across Africa and other emerging economies. The entrepreneur set up the company with the aim of improving access to reliable information, shaped in part by her family’s experience fleeing the Central African Republic after her grandfather, an Interpol agent, was assassinated.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producers: Victoriya Holland and Niamh McDermott&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Picture: Kate Kallot. Credit: Kevin Allen/Devex)&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The CEO of Amini AI, Kate Kallot, shares her story in life and business

We meet Kate Kallot, the founder and CEO of Amini AI, a startup working to make farming and environmental data easier to obtain across Africa and other emerging economies. The entrepreneur set up the company with the aim of improving access to reliable information, shaped in part by her family’s experience fleeing the Central African Republic after her grandfather, an Interpol agent, was assassinated.If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresenter: Leanna Byrne
Producers: Victoriya Holland and Niamh McDermottBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.(Picture: Kate Kallot. Credit: Kevin Allen/Devex)

The founder tackling Africa’s data scarcity problem

<description>&lt;p&gt;We explore the costly and growing problem of cheating in video games. It’s an issue that frustrates many players, but what about the impact it’s having on the multi-billion-dollar industry?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We reveal how cheats undermine online play, harm reputations in esports, and cost studios big money, speaking to those who’ve made the cheats, and those trying to stop them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented and produced by Will Chalk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Picture: Gamer playing online video game at home. Credit: Getty Images)&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We look at the impact it’s having on the multi-billion-dollar industry

We explore the costly and growing problem of cheating in video games. It’s an issue that frustrates many players, but what about the impact it’s having on the multi-billion-dollar industry?We reveal how cheats undermine online play, harm reputations in esports, and cost studios big money, speaking to those who’ve made the cheats, and those trying to stop them.If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Will ChalkBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.(Picture: Gamer playing online video game at home. Credit: Getty Images)

Inside gaming’s cheat problem

<description>&lt;p&gt;Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leading producers of geothermal power. While it remains a niche but growing industry globally, in Kenya it has become a vital and reliable source of electricity. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We explore how this energy is harnessed, why it has become so central to the country’s power supply, and the plans to build what some are calling Africa’s first geothermal‑powered city.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented and produced by Michael Kaloki&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Picture: Olkaria II geothermal power plant in Kenya. Credit: Getty Images)&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What was a niche energy source is now an essential part of the country's electricity mix

Kenya is emerging as one of Africa’s leading producers of geothermal power. While it remains a niche but growing industry globally, in Kenya it has become a vital and reliable source of electricity. We explore how this energy is harnessed, why it has become so central to the country’s power supply, and the plans to build what some are calling Africa’s first geothermal‑powered city.If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk Presented and produced by Michael KalokiBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.(Picture: Olkaria II geothermal power plant in Kenya. Credit: Getty Images)

Why Kenya is betting on geothermal power

<description>&lt;p&gt;Have you ever travelled to another city to run a marathon? Or gone away to train with your amateur tennis or hockey club? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Millions of holidaymakers are opting for sport-focused breaks over sun loungers, and the trend is contributing to a sector that's experiencing rapid growth. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented and produced by Daniel Rosney&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Picture: People taking part in an outdoor fitness workout with barbells and step platforms on the French Riviera. Credit: Getty Images)&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We hear why more holidaymakers are opting for sport-focused breaks

Have you ever travelled to another city to run a marathon? Or gone away to train with your amateur tennis or hockey club? Millions of holidaymakers are opting for sport-focused breaks over sun loungers, and the trend is contributing to a sector that's experiencing rapid growth. If you'd like to get in touch with the team, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Daniel RosneyBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business. Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story. Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful. We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.(Picture: People taking part in an outdoor fitness workout with barbells and step platforms on the French Riviera. Credit: Getty Images)

The new fitness tourism

<description>&lt;p&gt;In one of the most remote and unforgiving regions on the planet, the final stretch of any delivery becomes a test of endurance, ingenuity, and sheer determination.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Jane Chambers travels deep into Chilean Patagonia, where last mile delivery, or last-mile logistics, collides with hundreds of kilometres of rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, unpaved roads, and ferry routes that can shut down without warning. It means the price of goods is often very expensive. We hear from the people and companies trying to find solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’d like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Presented and produced by Jane Chambers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Business Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Picture: Van driving on Carretera Austral, on the way to Villa O'Higgins, Patagonia, Chile. Credit: Getty Images)&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In remote Chilean Patagonia, the final stretch of delivering cargo is a test of endurance

In one of the most remote and unforgiving regions on the planet, the final stretch of any delivery becomes a test of endurance, ingenuity, and sheer determination.In this episode, Jane Chambers travels deep into Chilean Patagonia, where last mile delivery, or last-mile logistics, collides with hundreds of kilometres of rugged terrain, unpredictable weather, unpaved roads, and ferry routes that can shut down without warning. It means the price of goods is often very expensive. We hear from the people and companies trying to find solutions.If you’d like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.ukPresented and produced by Jane ChambersBusiness Daily is the home of in-depth audio journalism devoted to the world of money and work. From small startup stories to big corporate takeovers, global economic shifts to trends in technology, we look at the key figures, ideas and events shaping business.Each episode is a 17-minute, daily deep dive into a single topic, featuring expert analysis and the people at the heart of the story.Recent episodes explore the weight-loss drug revolution, the growth in AI, the cost of living, the economic impact of the war in the Middle East, and why bond markets are so powerful.We also feature in-depth interviews with company founders and some of the world's most prominent CEOs. These include Google's Sundar Pichai, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and the CEO of Canva, Melanie Perkins.(Picture: Van driving on Carretera Austral, on the way to Villa O'Higgins, Patagonia, Chile. Credit: Getty Images)

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