From Tools and Weapons: Connecting Africa’s Youth to the World

This week, we're sharing an episode from our friends at the Tools and Weapons podcast, hosted by Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith. Tools and Weapons features conversations with leaders in government, business, and culture that explore the world’s most critical challenges at the intersection of technology and society. The guest is Strive Masiyiwa, a pioneer of Africa’s telecoms industry and influential global tech tycoon. He and Brad discuss Strive’s work to ensure that all 1.3 billion+ Africans get access to digital infrastructure, close the digital skills gap, and invest in the continent’s young entrepreneurs to find innovative solutions for healthcare and food insecurity. Follow Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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