Latest episodes
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14 min
Don't start with technology, start with the people
The current Ebola crisis has unfairly cast Africa's healthcare systems in an unfavourable light ("unfairly" because most of Africa is Ebola-free, but nonetheless, there are conside…
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9 min
Qhubeka's bicycles stimulate community development in South Africa
For most of us, bicycles are just a form of transport, whether we use it for the daily commute, shopping or leisure. But in South Africa, a bicycle can be much more than that. Mill…
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19 min
Bringing big data solutions to a huge public transport problem in South Africa
On 11 June 2014 black cab drivers brought Trafalgar Square to a standstill when they protested against Uber, an app which gives an alternative way to find a taxi. But a Londoner's…
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16 min
Every large company has a soul-mate in Africa - corporate venture capital and search funds in Africa
Sean Ndiho Obedih, founder of Sobek Ventures, talks about why some global companies are using corporate venture capital in Africa to add to their global capabilities. Also, how he…
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9 min
From Delhi to South Africa: the story of Zomato
What started as a weekend project by two consultants in Bain's Delhi office has now grown to a global company. We speak to Pooja Khanna, CEO of Zomato South Africa, on how the comp…
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15 min
Putting Africa on the map for luxury fashion
Devin Sinclair tells us how he, as Chief Operating Officer, and the founder of Okapi are trying to put Africa on the global stage for luxury fashion. Devin, who has an MBA from the…
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14 min
Music in prisons - rehabilitation in South African prisons
Alexander Maclean, founder of the African Prisons Project, has spent considerable time studying and improving the conditions of prisons across Africa. He speaks to us about his obs…
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7 min
Two great South Africans that you might not have heard about (South Africa's New Game Part III)
In the conclusion of our three-part interview with Clem Sunter, we discuss the positive news from South Africa that is not getting enough global attention, how the Chinese have dis…
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16 min
Indonesia - the next big market of e-commerce that you've not heard about
Indonesia is one of Twitter and Facebook's largest markets, with more SIM cards than the entire population. We speak to the CEO and experts at Spire Research & Consulting about the…
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15 min
Better to be South Africa in Africa than Germany in Europe (South Africa's New Game Part II)
In the second of a three-part series with Clem Sunter, we discuss South Africa's economy. How can South Africa become a player on the global stage, what is its role in Africa, and…
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15 min
Education reform in South Africa's New Game (South Africa's New Game Part I)
Clem Sunter, a prominent commentator in South Africa, talks to the Cambridge MBA for the New Game website. In the first of a three-part series, Clem shares his thoughts about educa…
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13 min
Why 7-Eleven and the seven-layered rainbow cake have flourished in Indonesia
In a podcast recorded as part of The New Game project, Melvany Kasih talks about food and beverage trends in Indonesia and how consumer preferences impact the industry.