Future Cities Africa podcast
Future Cities Africa hosts discussions with thought leaders and experts at the forefront of major trends, projects, innovations, challenges and opportunities impacting the future of African Cities.
Major drivers such as rapid urbanisation, health crisis, climate change, inadequate infrastructure, technology advancement and more are creating an urgent need for African Cities to become sustainable, livable and workable.
New ways of thinking about governance, funding, mobility, urban planning and design, construction and implementation of projects coupled with major advancements in technology like 5G, blockchain, artificial intelligence, the internet of things, data science, machine learning, renewable energy and more give promise of an uncertain but exciting future.
To learn and stay at the forefront of trends, projects, innovations, challenges and opportunities impacting what future African Cities will look likesSubscribe to stay informed.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Technologies For Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Projects In Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works
Jane Reddick, Programme Manager for Water & Agriculture at GreenCape explains the energy-intensive processes, proven technologies, considerations for successful implementation and the business case f…
Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Due Diligence In Municipal Wastewater Treatment Works
Ashton Mpofu, Expert Analyst for Water at GreenCape explains current municipal regulations, successful municipal projects, primary challenges, assessing economic feasibility, financing opportunities,…
Building A Resilient And Inclusive Future: Initiatives And Strategies At Cape Agulhas Municipality
Executive Mayor Paul Swart of Cape Agulhas Municipality shares the key elements to their success. From innovative technological advancements and digitisation strategies to fostering private sector co…
Building A Resilient And Inclusive Future: Initiatives And Strategies At Mossel Bay Municipality
Presented in collaboration with Business Engineering. The Mossel Bay Local Municipality in South Africa has a great track record for its service to the community. It has in the past been named South…
Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 3
It is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how the City of …
Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: City of Cape Town
The South African landscape and Electricity Supply Industry is changing rapidly, and as the market evolves, the incentive for municipalities to procure their own power becomes more evident.
Decarboni…
Digital Transformation In Local Government: A New Perspective
Digital transformation is revolutionizing the public sector, enhancing services, increasing efficiency, and fostering citizen engagement, ultimately shaping smarter and more connected communities.
Bu…
Building A Resilient And Inclusive Future: Initiatives And Strategies At Overstrand Municipality
Presented in collaboration with Business Engineering
Listen or watch to explore:
The Overstrand Local Municipality in South Africa has been an Overall winner in the The Best Municipality Category whi…
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Compliance and Innovation in the Public Sector
Dr Botshabelo Maja is Deputy Director-General at the National School of Government in SA. We explore ways of navigating the complex landscape of compliance and innovation in the public sector. Liste…
The Benefit Of Urban Renewal Campaigns: A Bellville Case Study
Ald James Vos is Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth in the City of Cape Town. We explore the better. bellville. together. campaign, a City-funded place-making and economic development init…
Empowering Local Government: Challenges, Innovations, and Youth Engagement
Prof Zwelinzima Ndevu is Director of the School of Public Leadership (SPL) at Stellenbosch University. We explore the most pressing challenges facing local government, advancements in technology and…
Building Healthy Communities - One PPP at a Time: The Tygerberg Hospital Story
The redevelopment of Tygerberg Hospital has long been envisaged to improve infrastructure for the people of the Western Cape. Thorpe Koorts explains how maximising public-private partnerships can reb…
Local Government Observations: The Taste Of Pudding Is In The Eating
Dr Vuyiwe Tsako is a Local Government Expert with a sound knowledge of administration. We discuss the need to redefine local government culture, key challenges, if true relationships really matter, a…
Addressing the Energy Crisis in South Africa: Episode 1
It is possible to overcome the energy crisis in South Africa and build a sustainable energy future. Solutions do exist and some are leading the way. In this episode we first look at how George is dea…
Visionary Leader Show: Zunaid Khan
Visionary Leadership is crucial to the sustainable growth of our cities and businesses as responsible leadership affects both the present and the future.
This episode explores:
- The key characteristi…
Improving City Service Delivery and Governance in Zambia
Dr. Hanson Chishimba is a Researcher and Lecturer of Development Economics at the University of Zambia. I holds a phd in Governance with specialisation in Public Finance. Hanson is also the author of…
Bright Young Minds: Chuma Mbambo
Young peoples' experiences, ideas, choices and preferences help shape the future of cities.
Chuma Mbambo is an Urban Planner with experience working at the SA Cities Network, as a Smart Cities Resear…
Policy Design and Valuation, Investable Cities, The Digital Revolution, Afcfta, and more
Yash Ramkolowan is Managing Director at DNA Economics.
We explore key challenges and solutions to policy design and valuation, emerging disruptors and opportunities, the digital revolution, how to ma…
Improving Informal Settlements in Kibera.
Regina Opondo is Senior Community Principal at Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) in Kenya, and part of an exciting team of urban designers and action researchers who have worked on some exciting commu…
Move Africa: Sasheen Rajkumar
Towards sustainable and smart mobility this episode of the MOVE Africa show is with Sasheen Rajkumar. He is a SANRAL project manager, engineer, creative problem solver, big-picture thinker, and futur…