Podcast Episodes

Business Daily meets: fintech founder Upasana Taku

Upasana Taku is the co-founder of an app that changed the way millions of Indians use digital technology to make payments. Mobikwik now has more than…

1 year, 6 months ago

Has graphene lived up to the hype?

It was hailed as a wonder material that would transform industry – and all our lives.

But 20 years on, companies are still racing to commercialise it.…

1 year, 6 months ago

Keeping the lights on in South Africa

In July, South Africa unveiled a new coalition government, after the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party lost its majority in May's election…

1 year, 6 months ago

Making money from internet outrage

How do online platforms profit from our anger? In this episode, we explore the business of 'rage-baiting' – content designed to provoke outrage and d…

1 year, 6 months ago

Is Donald Trump's comeback bad news for green energy?

Donald Trump's return to the White House has raised big questions about what he'll do to the US' growing green energy sector. On the campaign trail h…

1 year, 6 months ago

Business Daily meets: Uniqlo's Tadashi Yanai

The Japanese billionaire is the founder and president of Fast Retailing, parent company of Uniqlo.

He's the richest man in Japan, and despite being in…

1 year, 6 months ago

Could footballers go on strike?

Earlier this year, Manchester City midfielder Rodri issued a warning that players were "close" to taking strike action over their increased workload.…

1 year, 6 months ago

Sweden’s #softgirls trend

We find out why, in a country famous for championing gender equality, some women are choosing to become stay at home wives and girlfriends.

The social…

1 year, 6 months ago

Ghana’s illegal gold mines

Ghana is a global gold mining powerhouse and Africa's biggest producer.

The informal mining sector of gold – known locally as “galamsey” - is a big e…

1 year, 6 months ago

Can Ghana’s economy recover?

In the first of a two part series ahead of Ghana’s presidential election, we are in Accra asking how much the economy is influencing how people vote.…

1 year, 6 months ago