- 13
- Episodes
- 2023
- First episode
About Afro Tech Talk
Afro Tech Talk Podcast dives deep into the world of African tech and its profound impact on the continent. Africa is experiencing rapid economic growth, and technology is playing a pivotal role in shaping its future. In each episode, we share insights, opinions, and perspectives with experts on the latest trends and developments in the digital space, uncovering how technology is revolutionizing industries, societies, and individual lives across Africa. We'll be discussing topics such as the gig economy, AI, e-commerce, online education, and so much more.
- Publisher
- Afro Tech Talk
- Category
- technology
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 24 Jun 2023
- Latest episode
- 10 Mar 2024
Latest episodes
13 episodes in the feed.
10 Mar 2024
Important Announcement | Afro Tech Talk
Hello dear listener, We have been having break with our podcast, and as we plan to start our new season, we have some important information to share with you. We look forward to an amazing season with you all. Stay connected with us via Social Media; LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk)
23 Jan 2024
Season Break
Afro Tech Talk will be taking a break and will return in March. We want to improve your experience with our podcast and will return bigger and better. Stay tuned for our next surprise. Ready for it? Write to us what your experience has been with our podcast at info@afrotechtalk.africa (mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com) Stay connected with us via Social Media as well; LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk)
9 Jan 2024
Emerging Technologies | Part 2
Join us for a captivating journey into the field of emerging technologies with a special focus on the game-changing world of drone technology. In this episode, we dive deep with Aeroflyt Drones into what these mean for our continent and how they are reshaping industries, landscapes, and possibilities. Alimamy L.S. Conteh CEO Aeroflyt Drones and Hoody A.B. Kargbo, COO Aeroflyt Drones had so much to share about this. Reach out to Aeroflyt Drones via, aeroflyt.com and on social media @aeroflytdrones Follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk) Drop us a line at, info@afrotechtalk.africa (mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com)!
26 Dec 2023
Emerging Technologies | Part 1
Join us for a captivating journey into the field of emerging technologies with a special focus on the game-changing world of drone technology. In this episode, we dive deep with Aeroflyt Drones into what these mean for our continent and how they are reshaping industries, landscapes, and possibilities. Alimamy L.S. Conteh CEO Aeroflyt Drones and Hoody A.B. Kargbo, COO Aeroflyt Drones had so much to share about this. Reach out to Aeroflyt Drones via, aeroflyt.com and on social media @aeroflytdrones Follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk) Drop us a line at, info@afrotechtalk.africa (mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com)!
12 Dec 2023
Risks, Challenges and Opportunities in AI
It goes without saying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a myriad of risks, challenges, and opportunities that span across various domains. One prominent risk is the potential for bias in AI systems, as they often learn from historical data that may perpetuate existing societal inequalities. Despite these risks and challenges, AI presents numerous opportunities for transformative advancements. One notable opportunity lies in the potential for AI to enhance efficiency and productivity across industries. We share this with Andrew Tugume, one of the people leading Artificial Intelligence in Uganda. Connect with Tugume; andrewtugume2@gmail.com You can follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk) Drop us a line at, info@afrotechtalk.africa (mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com)!
21 Nov 2023
Africa's AI Outlook
In recent years, Africa has seen a surge in interest and adoption in AI technologies, with startups and established companies alike harnessing the power of machine learning, data analytics, and automation to tackle unique challenges and unlock new opportunities. Besides all these, we still see that there is a lot of uncertainties with AI. To delve deeper into this, talk to Idris Aminu Idris, an AI enthusiast and AI developer. What we talk about What makes AI work What needs to be done to increase adoption AI job transformation How you can get involved in the AI field and so much more. Connect with Idris; https://www.linkedin.com/in/idris-aminu-idris/ You can follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk) Drop us a line at, info@afrotechtalk.africa (mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com)!
7 Nov 2023
Online Privacy and Why It Matters | Part 3
Online privacy is more important than ever before. With the rise of big data and social media, our personal information is being collected and shared in ways we never imagined. This can have a serious impact on our lives, from our finances to our relationships to our careers. We speak to Geoffrey Okao a serial technologist and Deputy Director SRG, ICTD at UNICEF on this subject. What we talked about, How you can come up with better passwords Limit your exposure to cookies What to look for in a data policies on different sites App installations and so much more... You can follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk) Drop us a line at, info@afrotechtalk.africa (mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com)!
24 Oct 2023
Online Privacy And Why It Matters | Part 2
Online privacy is more important than ever before. With the rise of big data and social media, our personal information is being collected and shared in ways we never imagined. This can have a serious impact on our lives, from our finances to our relationships to our careers. We speak to Geoffrey Okao a serial technologist and Deputy Director SRG, ICTD at UNICEF on this subject. What we talked about, Why protecting it is important How identity theft could compromise you Why entities such as UNHCR never disclose information on refugees and so much more... You can follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk) Drop us a line at, info@afrotechtalk.africa (mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com)!
10 Oct 2023
Online Privacy And Why It Matters | Part 1
Online privacy is more important than ever before. With the rise of big data and social media, our personal information is being collected and shared in ways we never imagined. This can have a serious impact on our lives, from our finances to our relationships to our careers. We speak to Geoffrey Okao a serial technologist and Deputy Director SRG, ICTD at UNICEF on this subject. What we talked about, What is privacy Evolution of privacy Why people give out a lot more information than they should. These and so much more. You can follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk) Drop us a line at info@afrotechtalk.africa (mailto:friday@jordanharbinger.com)!
26 Sept 2023
EdTech In Pushing Africa's Development | Part Two
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of Educational Technology (EdTech) in pushing Africa's development. Join us as we explore the innovative solutions, inspiring stories, and remarkable journey of an edtech pioneer who is driving positive change across the continent. In this episode, we sit down with Robert Bob Okello, the visionary founder and CEO of Maarifasasa, a groundbreaking education technology company on the front lines of Africa's development. What we talk about Upskilling and reskilling EdTech in creating employment opportunities Unlocking value online Connect with Robert Bob Okello; okello@maarifasasa.com (mailto:okello@maarifasasa.com) https://twitter.com/MisterOkello (https://twitter.com/MisterOkello) https://www.instagram.com/misterokello/ (https://www.instagram.com/misterokello/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bob-okello/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bob-okello/) https://www.facebook.com/misterokello/ (https://www.facebook.com/misterokello/) Enroll for a course at Maarifasasa here (https://linktr.ee/afrotechtalk) You can follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk) Write to us on info@afrotechtalk.africa
12 Sept 2023
EdTech In Pushing Africa's Development | Part One
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of Educational Technology (EdTech) in pushing Africa's development. Join us as we explore the innovative solutions, inspiring stories, and remarkable journey of an edtech pioneer who is driving positive change across the continent. In this episode, we sit down with Robert Bob Okello, the visionary founder and CEO of Maarifasasa, a groundbreaking education technology company on the front lines of Africa's development. What we talk about Insights, challenges, and successes in harnessing the potential of digital tools to revolutionize learning, bridge educational gaps, and empower the youth. EdTech in classroom revolution EdTech in unlocking opportunities, fostering entrepreneurship, and contributing to socio-economic growth in Africa. The role of technology in overcoming educational barriers, adapting to diverse contexts, and preparing the workforce for the future. Connect with Robert Bob Okello; okello@maarifasasa.com https://twitter.com/MisterOkello https://www.instagram.com/misterokello/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-bob-okello/ https://www.facebook.com/misterokello/ Enroll for a course at Maarifasasa here (https://linktr.ee/afrotechtalk) You can follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk)
22 Aug 2023
How I found my way into tech | Priscilla Umeakuekwe
Tech has been dominated by men, so they say. We speak with Priscilla Umeakuekwe a Front End Developer. She studied Geography at the University and later moved into the Fashion industry. She later finds herself in the tech space. Her journey is one that is incredible and defies a lot of odds. She now advocates for women to join tech. Her passion for this has seen her appear and speak at different tech events in Nigeria. Listen to how she transitioned from being a former beauty queen to a tech mogul. What we talk about Common misconceptions in tech Mistakes people make when they join tech Where you can start Where to get help Connect with Priscilla here; https://www.linkedin.com/in/umeakuekwe-priscillia/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/umeakuekwe-priscillia/) https://cillacode.netlify.app/ (https://cillacode.netlify.app/) Start learning here; https://linktr.ee/afrotechtalk (https://linktr.ee/afrotechtalk) You can follow Afro Tech Talk on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/afro-tech-talk/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AfroTechTalk) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@afrotechtalk)
24 Jun 2023
Introducing Afro Tech Talk Podcast
Africa is experiencing rapid economic growth, and technology is playing a pivotal role in shaping its future. Join hosts Andrew Aloka and Diana Ayoo on the Afro Tech Talk Podcast as they dive deep into the world of African tech and its profound impact on the continent. In each episode, they share their insights, opinions, and perspectives with experts on the latest trends and developments in the digital space, uncovering how technology is revolutionizing industries, societies, and individual lives across Africa.
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