Beste Mbali Nwoko podcaster (2025)

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EP 63 I Zoë Karl-Waithaka : Exploring new frontiers with BCG 26:38

10M ago26:38

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I have the pleasure of speaking with Zoe, the Managing Director and Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) based in Nairobi. Zoe brings a wealth of experience in management consulting across the African continent, particularly in the food systems practice. Our conversation delved into various aspects of sustainable agriculture and the innovative …

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EP 62 I Glantine Mashile: Overcoming barriers to finance in agriculture 34:06

12M ago34:06

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In conversation with Glantine Mashile, MD of Geekay Agribusiness. Glantine shares invaluable insights on the challenges farmers face in securing loans from retail banks, particularly for black and emerging farmers. He emphasises the importance of proper business structuring, compliance, and record-keeping to become bankable. We discuss the types of…

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EP 61 I Dr Penny Byrne: Exploring ESG and Climate Resilience in Agriculture 29:33

1y ago29:33

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Dr. Penny, an ESG specialist, sheds light on the significance of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) in today's agricultural landscape. She shares her expertise as an ESG Investment Analyst at SBG Securities, emphasising the importance of incorporating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment strategies for equities, wi…

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EP 60 I Michelle Marais: Urban Farmer's mission to support African agriculture 34:15

1y ago34:15

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Michelle shares her journey in the agricultural sector, her recent award win, and her work with small-scale farmers through Urban Farmer. We discuss the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, the importance of information access, and the vision for the future of agriculture in Africa. Please rate and review this podcast episode. Email info@mbalin…

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EP 59 I Minki Thulo: The role of a Business Coach in scaling and growing your business 36:17

1y ago36:17

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In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Minki, a seasoned business growth consultant and coach at GROW. We explore the crucial role of business coaching in the success of entrepreneurs, delving into the importance of clarity, focus, and intentionality in building a thriving business. We also discuss the difference between business coa…

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EP 58 I Oxolo Mofokeng : Siyavuna Abalimi Development Centre 46:47

1y ago46:47

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In conversation with Oxolo Mofokeng, the Deputy Director of Siyavuna Abalimi Development Centre. Siyavuna focuses on empowering rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal through sustainable farming practices. They provide training to both elderly farmers and youth, emphasizing the importance of skills development and enterprise development. Oxolo explains…

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EP 57: Francois Rossouw I Unleashing AI in Agriculture with AI Farmer powered by AELA 31:51

1+ y ago31:51

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In our first episode of 2024, we dive into the transformative world of agricultural technology with our guest, Francois Rossouw, CEO of SAAI. Francois, a returning friend of the podcast, shares exciting developments about SAAI's latest innovation, AI Farmer, powered by AELA. AI Farmer, formerly known as Hi Saai, is a groundbreaking technology provi…

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EP 56 I Sinelizwi Fakade: Unlocking commercialisation strategies for rural agricultural development 42:52

1+ y ago42:52

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Ukhanyo Farmer Development (NPO) is a pioneering initiative dedicated to empowering and uplifting farmers in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape province. Focused on rural agricultural development, the organization aims to unlock the full potential of farmers by providing essential resources, training, and support. Through strategic guidance and comm…

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EP 55 I Thabile Nkunjana: Understanding the economics behind the egg scarcity crisis 24:04

1+ y ago24:04

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Over the past couple of months, the poultry industry in South Africa has faced unprecedented challenges, especially with the emergence of the bird flu virus. This outbreak has had a profound impact, particularly on the availability of poultry products, with eggs being a notable example, on many retail shelves. Thabile Nkunjana joins us once again; …

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EP 54: Palesa Motaung: Making agribusiness value chains more efficient with Agrikool 34:56

1+ y ago34:56

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Agrikool, is a startup focused on making food and agricultural products accessible to everyone. Palesa Motaung, COO of Agrikool discusses the challenges of agri-entrepreneurship in South Africa and how Agrikool has had to adapt its business model to meet the needs of its target market. The episode also highlights Agrikool's strong retail partnershi…

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EP 53 I Stephanie van der Walt: Women in Agriculture - Highlights from the International Fresh Produce Association's Women's Fresh Perspective 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

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Stephanie van der Walt, the Regional Manager of the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) discusses the purpose of industry body associations and the work they do, as well as the benefits of being a member. Stephanie shares her thoughts on the Women's Fresh Perspective breakfast hosted by IFPA and their recent conference in Southern Africa…

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EP 52 I Zaheer Dindar and Fazlur Pandor: Introducing Pumpkin: A Web-Based Platform for Agribusiness Financial Management and Funding 52:35

1+ y ago52:35

52:35

Speaking to Zaheer Dindar and Fazlur Pandor both Co-Founders of Pumpkn.io Pumpkn is a web-based platform that helps agribusinesses manage their finances and raise funding. It provides businesses with a comprehensive financial compliance checklist and real-time updates on their financial standing. It also offers tailor-made financing and funding opp…

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EP 51 I Tendai Chitapi & Oliver Windram: Farming with AI! How machine vision and deep learning are transforming produce grading - Kuronga 50:31

2y ago50:31

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Tendai Chitapi and Oliver Windram, co-founders of Kuronga. Kuronga is a platform that utilizes machine vision and deep learning to help farmers accurately grade their produce and target the right customers. The founders recognized that farmers were missing out on market opportunities due to a lack of tools and expertise in grading fresh produce. Th…

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EP 50 I Linda Siboto: Unveiling the world of cannabis with Cheeba Cannabis Academy 37:16

2y ago37:16

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Linda Siboto is the Co-founder of Cheeba Cannabis Academy and he unpacks the cannabis industry from obtaining licenses, cultivation practices, the costs associated with cannabis farming, and the various courses the academy offers to individuals that seek to learn or pursue a career in the cannabis industry. Linda also shares his personal journey an…

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EP 49 I Christian Giesel: The role of marketing in shaping the future of agriculture with Syngenta 34:37

2y ago34:37

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Christian Giesel, the Head of Marketing at Syngenta South Africa is the guest on this exciting podcast episode. Syngenta is a global agribusiness company that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of agriculture through innovative marketing strategies. Christian's passion for sustainable agriculture and his deep understanding of the marketing …

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EP 48 I Lindsay Hopkins and Ozzy Nel : SA Harvest 37:37

2y ago37:37

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SA Harvest, based in the heart of South Africa, is a pioneering company with a mission to alleviate hunger while combating food waste. They've identified a critical issue in our society—tons of perfectly edible food goes to waste every day, while millions of people struggle with hunger. SA Harvest was founded with the belief that this disparity can…

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EP 47 I Naledi Magowe: Empowering Africa's rural farmers through tech innovation. 31:03

2y ago31:03

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Brastorne is an innovative technology startup based in Botswana, dedicated to bridging the digital divide and empowering the rural poor in Africa. With a deep-rooted commitment to addressing the needs of rural communities, especially those engaged in agriculture (representing 80% of the population), Brastorne leverages the transformative power of t…

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EP 46 I Thabile Nkunjana: Food price inflation and its impact on the consumer market 48:22

2y ago48:22

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Thabile Nkunjana is an experienced economist in agri-food systems, international trade, and rural development industry, and is currently employed by the NAMC as an Economist in Agri-Food Chains. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of food price inflation and its far-reaching consequences. We discuss how shifts in supply and demand,…

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EP 45 I Andy Du Plessis: Food Forward SA 36:19

2y ago36:19

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Food Forward SA works with a network of food donors, volunteers, and beneficiary organizations to collect surplus food from retailers, farmers, and manufacturers, and distribute it to vulnerable communities across the country. Their mission is to ensure that no one goes hungry, while also promoting sustainable food systems and reducing the environm…

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EP 44 I Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli: Growing agribusinesses across Africa 35:57

2y ago35:57

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In this episode, we take a closer look at the incredible career of Ndidi Nwuneli, an entrepreneur, author, and advocate for sustainable development in Nigeria's agri sector. Ndidi is the founder of AACE Foods, an agribusiness company that works with smallholder farmers to produce high-quality food products for local and international markets. Ndidi…

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EP 43 I Mishkaat Anderson: Breeding varieties for the South African deciduous fruit producers. 31:46

2y ago31:46

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Speaking to Mishkaat who is the newly appointed GM for Culdevco. Culdevco’s main objective is to identify, market and commercialise profitable Agricultural Research Council (ARC) bred varieties for the South African deciduous fruit producers and Culdevco licensees abroad. Since 2006, Culdevco and the ARC have had an exclusive deciduous fruit licens…

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EP 42 I Shalom Ben Or : Building a fintech company for the African agriculture sector. 31:03

2+ y ago31:03

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Avenews is a fast-growing Israeli-Kenyan fintech company building the first financial super app for the agriculture industry in Africa. Despite their economic contribution, agri-SMBs receive only 3-5% of total bank credit. An estimated 2.5M agri-SMBs are in need of financing solutions in SSA alone, resulting in an $80 billion finance gap in the sec…

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EP 41 I Dimakatso (Nono) Sekhoto: Developing young agricultural leaders across the African continent 36:40

2+ y ago36:40

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Nono is a commercial farmer and business women who has built a remarkable career in the agricultural sector focusing on primary agriculture, particularly in empowering youth, women and new entrants in the agriculture sector. We discuss her role within the African Leadership Academy where she has successfully managed to establish and run the AL for …

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EP 40 I Maluta Netshaulu: Commercial agriculture and the banking sector 37:16

2+ y ago37:16

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In conversation with Maluta Netshaulu - Senior Manager: Agriculture (Client Value Proposition). He is a thought leader in the sector and we highlight the wins and losses experienced across the agri sector over the past 6 months and what the future looks like for 2023 and beyond. Please rate and review this podcast episode. Please rate and review th…

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EP 39 I Chirene Jelbert - How to export your produce as a grower/ producer. 37:13

2+ y ago37:13

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Chatting to Chirene Jelbert , Owner and MD of C- FRUIT. She is an entrepreneur and commercial agriculture professional that has been in the industry for over 15 years. Let's hear how her business helps growers and clients see fruit differently through unique, practical, and sustainable go-to-market strategies from farm to table. Please subscribe to…

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38 I Priaash Ramadeen: Data storytelling with The Awareness Company 31:01

2+ y ago31:01

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In conversation with Priaash, Co-Founder of The Awareness Company, who worked together with his business partners for over 10 years in research, development and innovation in the public sector, building, amongst other things, pioneering technology that is still being used today in the fight against wildlife poaching. That’s when they realised the v…

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EP 37 I Liza Bohlmann: Agricultural Writers South Africa 36:15

3y ago36:15

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In conversation with Liza Bohlmann - Chairperson and North Regional Representative for Agri Writers SA. Agricultural Writers SA is a voluntary, non-profit association promoting the image and standards of agricultural journalism in South Africa. Visit: https://www.agriculturalwriterssa.co.za/ Please rate and review this episode, and subscribe to the…

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EP 36 I Ayanda Majola & Kagiso Tloubatla: Cattle and livestock investment opportunities with SV Capital. 44:00

3y ago44:00

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SmartVest Capital trading as SV Capital is South Africa’s first crowd-investing fund manager offering innovative investment products geared for digitization with the ability to efficiently scale. SV Capital's flagship product - "Build a Herd" offers fractional ownership of cattle during the high growth phase of the animal’s life cycle, maximizing m…

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EP 35 I Andries Wiese : Understanding how insurance works in the farming sector. 50:09

3y ago50:09

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Speaking to Andries Wiese - former Head of Agri and currently the National Business Development Manager at Hollard. In this episode we get to touch on the following topics: How insurance works in the agri sector. Why farmers should have insurance. What to insure on your farm and why? The relationship between the farmer and the broker. Please rate a…

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EP 34 I Stephan Pietersen : Labour law regulatory requirements for farmers and agribusinesses. 48:44

3y ago48:44

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Stephan has a background in employee benefits and more than 20 years of experience, knowledge, and skills in the administration and consulting of work accidents. His company - Work Accident Support assists clients (farmers and agribusinesses) to be compliant in terms of the Compensation for Occupational and Diseases Act and utilise all benefits pre…

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EP 33 I Dr Johnny van der Merwe: Agricultural market trends analysis with AMT 43:34

3y ago43:34

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If you are interested in commodity pricing, analysis and forecasting around Agri industry trends then this episode will deliver just that. I have the honour of speaking to Dr Johnny van der Merwe who completed his PHD at the NW University and has now become a lecturer in the faculty of Natural Sciences. His involvement in the industry spans across …

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EP 32 I Tafara Shuro: Empowering rural farming communities through farming enterprise hubs. 35:35

3y ago35:35

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Speaking to Tafara Shuro, Director of the South African Essential Oils Producers’ Association. Tafara is part of the executive team overseeing the Siyakholwa Group and is also the Project Manager for Qobo Qobo Essential Oils. He joined Siyakholwa in June 2010 and since has been involved in projects aimed at alleviating poverty and empowering youth …

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EP 31 I Dr Alfred Kgasi: The importance of managing animal health in livestock farming. 40:09

3y ago40:09

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Today's conversation is an animal farming masterclass. Dr Kgasi , President of the South African Veterinary Council helps us understand how to look after our livestock /herd by identifying diseases in animals, we talk about the type of veterinary services you could get in South Africa as a livestock farmer, as well as biosecurity measures farmers c…

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EP 30 I Grant Jacobs: How to digitally trade and auction fresh produce using HelloChoice. 40:53

3y ago40:53

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Grant Jacobs co-founded HelloChoice which is an online agricultural marketplace established in 2018. He directs HelloChoice's business model and platform development, working hands-on in the field to recruit and coach initial buyers and packhouses with early adopting farmers. He currently leads strategic projects, platform design, and business and …

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EP 29 I Alina Truhina & Philani Mzila : Agritech entrepreneurship with Founders Factory Africa 33:08

3y ago33:08

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Speaking to Alina Truhina, Chief Strategy Officer and Philani Mzila, Investment Manager at Founders Factory Africa (FFA). We explore the journeys that early-stage businesses face within the agri-tech sector, how entrepreneurs can connect with investors and how organisations such as the FFA support entrepreneurs to build and scale agri-tech startups…

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EP 28 I Louis de Kock: Disrupting the fresh produce markets - Nile.ag 43:14

3+ y ago43:14

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Nile's vision is to see a future where Africa’s producers can access the markets with the biggest need for their products. By integrating regional food systems, Nile aims to make nutritious food more accessible to consumers across the continent and beyond. In conversation with Louis de Kock, Founder of Nile.ag, a tech company that aims to solve iss…

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EP 27 I Cilliers Geldenhuys: The importance of using labour tracking technology to improve your farms production with Agrigistics. 39:20

4y ago39:20

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In conversation with Cilliers Geldenhuys, a qualified Industrial Engineer with a mining background who co-founded Agrigistics which is an agritech startup that helps increase labour efficiency, crop yields and assists decision making on farms, using labour tracking technology. Topics discussed on this episode: Agrigistics background and improvement…

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EP 26 I Karidas Tshintsholo : Introducing the farmers input marketplace app with Khula! 55:15

4y ago55:15

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Karidas is a young entrepreneur from South Africa with over 7 years of experience in building startups from ideas to fully-fledged businesses. He is passionate about finding inclusive sustainable solutions for emerging markets. Karidas is the founder and CEO of one of Africa's top tech startups which is now his full-time focus. The company has grow…

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EP 25 I Erna du Plessis: The basics of greenhouse / tunnel farming with Bosman van Zaal South Africa 31:42

4y ago31:42

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Erna - CEO of Bosman van Zaal South Africa has an Industrial Engineering degree and Masters in Agricultural Engineering degree. She has been in the greenhouse industry for 10 years. She started Bosman van Zaal South Africa with the Dutch mother company in 2018 and has a team of 30 people currently building greenhouses and turnkey solutions across t…

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EP 24 I Hamlet Hlomendlini: The role of financial institutions in the farming sector. 50:11

4y ago50:11

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Hamlet is a Farmer's Weekly regular columnist and a multi-skilled Agricultural Economist with over eight years of experience in the agribusiness and financial services sectors. He specializes in advocacy, trade, project management, banking, people management, opportunities identification, and strategy planning including socialization and facilitati…

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EP 23 I Dr. Vijayender Nalla: Online agri learning with the Digital School of Food and Agriculture 33:29

4y ago33:29

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In conversation with Dr Vijay Nalla, Content Facilitator at the Institute of Food and Agribusiness Leadership (IFAL). Visit https://www.ifal.ac/ and https://dsofa.org/ The Agribusiness Academy powers content and curriculums over several digital learning programs specifically at Digital School of Food and Agriculture and Institute of Food and Agribu…

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EP 22 I Julian van der Nat: How to improve your sales and marketing skills as a farmer 50:26

4y ago50:26

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Julian has 28 years of experience in the agricultural sector and has held numerous senior positions ranging from National Consultant, Country Manager, Managing Director, Chairman and a number of international consulting roles to name a few, where his responsibilities involved managing diverse teams and projects within varying business sectors. He a…

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EP 21 I Angie Khumalo: Transitioning from being a TV & Radio presenter to becoming a cattle farmer 57:33

4y ago57:33

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In conversation with Angie Khumalo, a dynamic woman who is currently a Metro FM Sports Presenter and former presenter of African Farming, an agricultural show showcasing successful black commercial farmers in South Africa. Angie is a motorcycle enthusiast, a lover of agriculture and she goes by the name of Mother of the Cows. Listen to her story an…

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EP 20 I Wandile Sihlobo: An Economists perspective into the South African agricultural sector 52:52

4y ago52:52

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Wandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of “Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity, and Agriculture.” He is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand. Visit his website www.wandilesihlobo.com Please subscribe to the podcas…

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EP 19 I Rahmat Eyinfunjowo: Growing a network of agripreneurs with Nourishing Africa 38:31

4y ago38:31

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Rahmat is the Operations Lead at Nourishing Africa, where she manages the company’s membership engagement and business operations. Nourishing Africa is a digital knowledge and membership platform supporting African agriculture and food entrepreneurs to scale their businesses by providing critical resources, tools and opportunities including funding…

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EP 18 I Jolene Dawson: How to develop sustainable agricultural programmes with Thrive Agriculture & Nutrition 41:42

4y ago41:42

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In conversation with Jolene Dawson who is a skilled strategist, advisory professional and CEO. Her business, Thrive Agriculture and Nutrition Consulting, is focused on agricultural development, working with iNGO’s, donors, foundations and companies to plan, design and implement system-level programmes to address food security and farmer development…

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EP 17 I Denene Erasmus: How to become a leading agricultural publication - Farmer's Weekly 44:54

4y ago44:54

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Denene Erasmus is the editor of Farmer's Weekly South Africa, the largest English-language agricultural publication in Southern Africa. She has been an agricultural journalist since 2009 and has won numerous international and national awards for her reporting on farming, conservation and the agribusiness sector in Africa; In our conversation, we ta…

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EP 16 I Dr Sifiso Ntombela: Development and structural reforms in agriculture 56:46

4y ago56:46

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In conversation with Dr Sifiso Ntombela, Chief Economist of the NAMC, Coordinator of AAMP, Columnist for Fin24, and Farmers' Weekly Magazine. In this podcast we discuss the following: The role of the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC). The Department of Agriculture, policymaking and implementation. Farmers and the agricultural landscape…

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EP 15 I Watson Matsa: Creating sustainable livelihoods for smallholder farmers with eSusFarm 1:00:29

4+ y ago1:00:29

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Speaking to Watson Matsa who is the Co-Founder & CEO for eSusFarm® Africa, where he leads Operations, Technology Implementation and Market Development. eSusFarm is an agri-fintech that specializes in tracking and providing advanced agricultural statistical data to smallholder farmers and the entire agri-value chain for the purpose of increasing agr…

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EP 14 I Ivor Price & Kobus Louwrens : Food For Mzansi 52:54

4+ y ago52:54

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In conversation with Ivor and Kobus, who are the Founders of Food For Mzansi, which is a digital agri news platform that has taken the South African media space by storm. They both have long-standing careers in journalism and have won numerous awards for their contribution/ work in broadcasting, print and digital media, this includes Food For Mzans…

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