Afri-CAN by Pharo Foundation
Afri-CAN by Pharo Foundation
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Africa: lost continent, aid-dependent basket case of economic development failures? Forget the old clichés. Francesca Beausang and her guests explore the ideas and concrete innovations through which Africa is becoming a model of innovation-driven development for the world. Afri-CAN is a podcast run by Pharo Foundation, a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds and operates economic development programmes towards a vibrant, productive and self-reliant Africa.
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The podcast focuses on diverse themes related to African innovation and development, including economic empowerment, youth education, and innovative healthcare solutions. Episodes cover impactful topics such as savings acceleration for productivity, the importance of educating girls, and practical approaches to philanthropy, showcasing the transformative potential of local initiatives.
Africa: lost continent, aid-dependent basket case of economic development failures? Forget the old clichés. Francesca Beausang and her guests explore the ideas and concrete innovations through which Africa is becoming a model of innovation-driven development for the world. Afri-CAN is a podcast run by Pharo Foundation, a mission-driven, impact-oriented organisation that designs, funds and operates economic development programmes towards a vibrant, productive and self-reliant Africa.
What happens when construction equipment is needed urgently, but the right machine is hundreds of kilometers away?
In Episode 3 of the Afri-CAN Podcast, we speak with Arthur Abaliwano, CEO of Anchor Machines, about how technology is helping contractors and mining companies across Africa access heavy equipment faster and more efficiently.
Arthur explains how Anchor Machines connects project teams with nearby excavators, graders, bulldozers, and other equipment, reducing sourcing time, transportation costs, and costly project delays. He also shares how the company is expanding beyond equipment access to address other industry challenges through fleet management, fuel partnerships, insurance, financing, and real-time data.
The conversation also explores Arthur’s entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned while building a startup without a technology background, and the barriers African innovators continue to face, including limited patient capital, slow payment cycles, procurement requirements, and cross-border regulations.
Listen to learn how Anchor Machines is rethinking one of Africa’s most important industries and making construction and mining more connected, collaborative, and efficient.
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