Future Cities Africa podcast

Future Cities Africa podcast

Dan @ Future Cities Africa

Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 25m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This 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.

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Recent Episodes

S7E7 Drakenstein: Effective Leadership, Good Governance and Getting Things Done

Jun 11, 2026 38m

Eleven clean audits. South Africa's best secondary city. The Western Cape's best municipality. Drakenstein doesn't talk about good governance - they just do it, year after year. In this episode, City…

S7E6 The Logic of Local Government Finance

Jun 03, 2026 38m

Many of South Africa's municipalities are under enormous pressure - and most people in the sector know it. Drawing on a paper he wrote titled The Logic of Local Government Finance, Anton Groenewald -…

S7E5 Built on Values: Governance and Innovation in Bergrivier

May 25, 2026 18m

Built on Values: Governance, Digital Transformation and a Vision for Bergrivier | Innovation in Local Government Series Presented by Business Engineering | Future Cities Africa Bergrivier…

S7E4 Connected and Competitive: African Transport Infrastructure Lessons from the Front Lines

Feb 18, 2026 14m

Key Themes from the Discussion Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Stakeholder Participation Drawing from experience on cross-border projects like the Maputo Corridor, Hannes stresses that…

S7E3 From Joburg is Finished to Watch This Space - The Jozi My Jozi Turnaround

Dec 12, 2025 14m

Dive into the movement flipping Johannesburg's story from 'the city is finished' to 'watch this space'. In just two years Jozi My Jozi has lit up bridges, cleaned streets, built a full-size…

S7E2 Swartland Municipality: Stability-Driven Success Leading in Financial Excellence and Digital Innovation

Dec 11, 2025 16m

Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. Explore how Swartland Municipality keeps topping national rankings for financial…

S7E1 Future-Proofing Cities: Rapid Urbanisation, Young Democracy, Real Solutions

Dec 10, 2025 20m

Dive in to what rapid urbanisation actually looks like on the ground: from the unique challenges of a 30-year-old democracy and a super-young population, to smarter-city solutions that actually work,…

S6E25 Survive the AI Apocalypse: A Guide for Solutionists

Dec 02, 2025 24m

Dan Claassen sits down with Bronwyn Williams, co-author of the explosive new book Survive the AI Apocalypse: A Guide for Solutionists. It calls the next decade a full-on reset: jobs evaporating,…

S6E24 Kouga Municipality: Leadership, Accountability, and the Power of Digital Innovation

Dec 02, 2025 17m

Presented by Business Engineering Guest: Dawie de Jager, Deputy Municipal Manager, Kouga Local Municipality Episode Focus: How Kouga went from financial distress in 2016 to becoming the…

S6E23 The Role and Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility in South Africa

Oct 21, 2025 18m

Dive into the impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives of the Sanlam Foundation. This episode explores how Sanlam Foundation drives social and economic change through education,…

S6E22 Victoria Falls' Innovation and Path to Sustainable Growth by 2030

Oct 06, 2025 11m

His Worship, Councillor, Prince, Thuso Moyo, Mayor of City of Victoria Falls, outlines the city's post-2020 infrastructure upgrades, community-driven tourism recovery strategies, robust digital…

S6E21 Advancing South African Local Government: Key Initiatives For Transformation

Sep 30, 2025 20m

We discuss key initiatives driving change, including improving financial management and assurance in municipalities, prioritising performance management, advancing professionalisation, enhancing…

S6E20 Harare's Urban Evolution: Lessons in Resilience and Collaborative City Building

Sep 08, 2025 28m

Uncover key lessons from Harare's growth and the role of ordinary people in driving urban change. My guest today is Davison Muchadenyika, Senior Urban Specialist at the World Bank Group and author of…

S6E19 Innovating Kariba: Transforming Governance and Community Life

Aug 12, 2025 21m

Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. Mayor Ralph Nyasha Maoneyi of Kariba Municipality, Zimbabwe, introduces Kariba as a…

S6E18 Unpacking Bellville's Informal Food Market: A Hub for Urban Resilience and Food Security

Jul 08, 2025 39m

Bellville's vibrant informal food market showcases its vital role in South Africa's informal economy as we, presented by the Greater Tygerberg Partnership, explore traders' challenges and innovative…

S6E17 The Kamiesberg Local Municipality Innovative Transformation Journey

Jun 22, 2025 14m

Welcome to the Local Government Innovation Series on Future Cities Africa, presented by Business Engineering. Nestled in the heart of Namaqualand, Kamiesberg is addressing rural challenges with…

S6E16 Our Future Cities: Framework for Place-Led Development

May 27, 2025 28m

Welcome to another insightful episode on Future Cities Africa. In this episode we'll explore Our Future Cities's Framework for Great Places, shaping vibrant, equitable African cities through…

S6E15 Kouga Municipality's Digital Transformation Journey: Revolutionising Local Governance

Apr 22, 2025 33m

Introduction In this episode of the 'Local Government Innovation Series', the deputy Municipal Manager and ICT Manager of Kouga Municipality discuss their digital transformation journey, emphasising…

S6E13 Walvis Bay's Journey and Strategy Toward Sustainable Urban Innovation

Apr 04, 2025 10m

In this episode of the 'Local Government Innovation Series', Mayor Trevino Forbes of Walvis Bay Municipality shares how they're turning urban challenges into opportunities through sustainable…

S6E13 Inside Atlantis SEZ's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth

Dec 06, 2024 12m

'Pioneering a Greener Future: Inside Atlantis Special Economic Zone's Vision for Sustainable Industry and Inclusive Growth' is a special two-part series where we explore the future of green…

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