In this episode of Next Africa, we take you inside the inaugural Bloomberg Africa Business Summit, where influential leaders, investors, and innovators including South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe, Sygnia founder Magda Wierzycka and JPMorgan’s Daniel Pinto gathered to discuss the forces reshaping the continent’s economic future. From policy shifts and technology breakthroughs to sustainability, finance, and trade partnerships, we bring you key insights and exclusive conversations with the people driving Africa’s next era of growth. With one of the world’s youngest populations, abundant natural resources, and deepening trade and investment ties, Africa is emerging as a key player in shaping the world’s economic and innovation landscape. Bloomberg’s Next Africa is hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja.
00:00 Intro and show open
01:11 Investor’s guide to Africa
04:39 Patrice Motsepe on Africa’s private sector
06:36 Emrie Brown on transforming Africa’s growth engines
07:48 Egypt’s Hassan El Khatib on new trade horizons
09:25 Benjamin Hung on South-South trade boom
10:40 Ronald Lamola on rethinking trade policies
12:49 Magda Wierzycka on Africa’s youth potential
17:02 PIC’s Patrick Dlamini on Africa’s youth potential
18:00 JPMorgan’s Daniel Pinto on Africa’s economic landscape
19:05 Owen Omogiafo on opportunities in Africa
19:56 Jeremy Awori on Africa’s moment to leapfrog
21:40 Richard Stewart on Africa’s critical minerals boom
22:46 Samaila Zubairu on demand for Africa’s critical minerals
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