McKinsey Africa
McKinsey Africa
The McKinsey Africa podcast features discussions with our experts by drawing on their deep knowledge of Africa and expertise in complex problem-solving and sustainable solutions across a variety of industries and sectors. With a focus on Africa, this series shares our insights into the new normal on topics which include digital, healthcare, argiculture, banking, sustainability, and transformation.Social links:
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A McKinsey Africa podcast with Mohamed ElSabban, Chief Innovation and Strategic Venture at Banque Misr
The financial landscape in Africa is experiencing a transformative shift, fueled by the rapid rise of fintech companies. These fintechs have become key players, delivering innovative solutions tailored to address the continent's unique challenges. In November 2025, we had the opportunity to speak w…
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A McKinsey Africa podcast with Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry
Africa’s fintech start-ups are leveraging mobile technology and innovative platforms to transform digital banking. We talk to Ashraf Sabry, founder and CEO of Fawry, about the sector’s potential.
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A McKinsey Africa podcast with Dare Okoudjou, founder and CEO of MFS Africa
Africa’s fintech industry has rapidly expanded, and traditional financial institutions have faced intense competition as a result. MFS Africa’s founder and CEO discusses the sector’s growing potential.
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A McKinsey Africa podcast with Tayo Oviosu, Founder & CEO at Paga
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:47) > Fintech in Africa has been fueled by a youthful and urbanizing population, increasing mobile phone penetration, falling data costs, limited physical banking, and an increasingly favourable regulatory environment. We…
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A McKinsey Africa podcast with Mukuru CEO Andy Jury
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:34) > Fintech in Africa has been fueled by a youthful and urbanizing population, increasing mobile phone penetration, falling data costs, limited physical banking, and an increasingly favourable regulatory environment. We…
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African banking in the new reality
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 22:06) > The COVID-19 crisis will not leave the banking sector unscathed. The past year has seen the acceleration of seismic trends ranging from deglobalization and a radical shift in the macroenvironment to transformed cust…
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How digital tools can help transform African agri-food systems
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 24:47) > Recent estimates of food insecurity on the African continent have suggested that as many as 73 million people are acutely food insecure, and this number is climbing. COVID-19 is, of course, exacerbating the problem …
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Harnessing Nigeria’s fintech potential
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:55) > The full potential of fintech in Nigeria remains untapped. But a youthful population, a focused regulatory drive to increase financial inclusion, and accelerating digital adoption due to COVID-19, are creating the c…
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Driving digital change during a crisis: The chief digital officer and COVID-19
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:01) > The new digital reality presents a unique challenge for organizations. Leading an organization in a time of crisis is one of the greatest challenges a CDO can face. By demonstrating resilient leadership and a clear …
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