Breaking Banks Africa

Hosted ByMatteo Rizzi

The African Edition of Breaking Banks dives into the vibrant world of African fintech and entrepreneurship, showcasing the continent's groundbreaking innovations and transformative stories. With a spotlight on the challenges, untapped opportunities and triumphs of African entrepreneurs, it’s a journey through the heart of Africa's economic evolution, hosted by some of the most inspiring voices in the space. Produced in cooperation with Timepledge.org.

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Episode 18: Inclusive by Design: Transforming Banking in Madagascar (August 2026)

August 31, 2026 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Africa, Uncategorized 0:35:17 Comments Off on Episode 18: Inclusive by Design: Transforming Banking in Madagascar (August 2026)

In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa, host Matteo sits down with Mikhail Velichko, CEO of AccèsBanque Madagascar (ABM), to explore how innovation is driving financial inclusion in one...

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BBA 17: Building Bridges Across Emerging Markets (July 2026)

July 27, 2026 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Africa 0:29:29 Comments Off on BBA 17: Building Bridges Across Emerging Markets (July 2026)

In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa, host Matteo Rizzi sits down with Waleed Sadek, Founder and CEO of Fintra Holding and Paysky, to explore how interoperable payment infrastructure...

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Episode 16: From Cash to Code: Powering a Digital Nation (June 2026)

July 3, 2026 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Africa 0:31:38 Comments Off on Episode 16: From Cash to Code: Powering a Digital Nation (June 2026)

In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa, host Matteo Rizzi sits down with Premier Oiwoh, Managing Director and CEO of Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), to explore how digital payment...

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Episode 15: Inside 3i Africa: Education, Capital, and the Next Generation of Builders (May 2026)

May 31, 2026 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Africa 0:49:27 Comments Off on Episode 15: Inside 3i Africa: Education, Capital, and the Next Generation of Builders (May 2026)

In a media partnership with the 3i Africa Summit, and supported by CXO Conversations, Breaking Banks Africa brings you a special live episode from the heart of Accra. Host...

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Episode 14: From Payments to Platforms: Building Africa’s Fintech Ecosystem at Scale (March 2026)

April 2, 2026 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Africa 0:35:48 Comments Off on Episode 14: From Payments to Platforms: Building Africa’s Fintech Ecosystem at Scale (March 2026)

In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa, Matteo Rizzi sits down with Dr. Stanley Jacobs, President of Fintech Nigeria and VP for West Africa at the Africa Fintech Network....

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Episode 13: Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems in Emerging Markets (January 2026)

January 13, 2026 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Africa 0:31:13 Comments Off on Episode 13: Building Resilient Tech Ecosystems in Emerging Markets (January 2026)

In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa, host Matteo Rizzi interviews Martin Labbé, a development and tech ecosystem specialist at the International Trade Centre (ITC). Labbé shares his journey...

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Episode 12: Shaping Climate Innovation in Africa: From Finance to Tech (December 2025)

December 23, 2025 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Africa 0:38:09 Comments Off on Episode 12: Shaping Climate Innovation in Africa: From Finance to Tech (December 2025)

In the last episode of 2025 of Breaking Banks Africa, Matteo Rizzi interviews Shirley Mburu, Director of Advisory at BFA Global, to reflect on impact, innovation, and financial inclusion...

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Episode 11: Redefining Community, Mentorship & Growth (November 2025)

November 25, 2025 Nadine Zoro Breaking Banks Africa 0:34:11 Comments Off on Episode 11: Redefining Community, Mentorship & Growth (November 2025)

This episode of Breaking Banks Africa features Anie Akpe, founder of LumoHubs.com and African Women in Technology (AWIT). The conversation explores how Lumo Hubs is shaping the future of...

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Episode 10: From Vision to Execution: Driving Digital Growth in Emerging Markets (October 2025)

October 28, 2025 Matteo Rizzi Breaking Banks Africa 0:35:47 Comments Off on Episode 10: From Vision to Execution: Driving Digital Growth in Emerging Markets (October 2025)

In this episode of Breaking Banks Africa, Executive Producer Matteo Rizzi sits down with Sandra Yao, Group Head: Cross Border Remittance, Payments & BaaS (Fintech) at Ecobank. With 20 years of experience driving...

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