The Intersection Magazine Podcast

Here is a review of a series that aired on Netflix a few years ago about the Patent Infringement Case between Google and Terra Vision. There is quite a lot of information on the Internet that is written about this show regarding the content and accuracy of the story. Netflix went to great lengths to change some names and also was rather restricted by fear of Litigation from Google. At the heart of...

We are constantly making decisions and judgements. In this conversation, we explore the historical (biblical) importance of outstanding leadership and the failures that can emerge in its absence. We look at one approach that was used in those days to deal with this gap-the use of Judges. In some democracies, we see similar relationships between the Executive, Judicial and Legislative Branches of G...

This is the second piece where we discuss another phrase that is used frequently but that was punctuated in an unfortunate situation. I have deliberately left out the name of some of the characters mentioned in this piece. Maybe with a little research you will be able to find out who I was talking about especially if you are not in this country. In the focus on Technology and Innovation, we think...

This is the first of a group of podcasts where we will be exploring phrases that help shed insight into the psyche of the people in your community or nation. We focus on Uganda but I am certain subscribers have plenty to pick from. We make use of the Ganda language but with no claim of particular expertise. We hope you can share some terms in your community or country and what lessons you have lea...

For the month of May we complete the piece we shared as written by Alex Danco on Social Capital in Silicon Valley. Not everything can be replicated but there is quite a lot that this author has mentioned with regards to social capital that founders all over the world seeking to copy the Silicon Valley Model will appreciate. We also share an article written by Juan Leal of thirdweb on Web3 Wallets....

Several issues we tackle in this edition of the Intersection Magazine. Social Capital and Silicon Valley as written by Alex Danco, Web3 Wallets: What they are by Juan Leal, Loans and Telcos: comparing small loans in Uganda Telco Duopoly and an Interview with Luke Sheehan a Copywriter. Book recommendation Omugaga Afa Obwavu (the rich man is dying of poverty) while Our Month’s Movie is Kimi featurin...

Here is a media mix combining/comparing ideas from a book written by Jumanne Mtambilike called Diary of an African Hub Manager with an podcast interview featuring the CEO of Kotani Pay Felix Macharia in which he talks about his journey and transition from medical study to Crypto Payments but more importantly, Fund raising. A practical conversation to help guide the founder through the process of r...

In this issue we continue with the Linux Ecosystem Exploration with suggestions about the value of User Groups in your community for skills improvement. We also examine different file systems and structures for three different distributions. Fedora, Suse Linux and Ubuntu. We also make some suggestions for applications for those seeking to migrate from Windows to Linux. We also share important coll...

In this audio summary you will find the Linux section continued where we talk about some useful virtualization software. We share some reasons why we think Linux is experiencing a surge in usage as well as some of my favorite Distros. You will hear about some forecasts in the crypto universe. We also have an interesting piece from Founders Freedom about the important link between responsibility an...

This is a brief summary of the content in the magazine that we covered in the month of January. You will find some ideas about the Linux Ecosystem. You will also hear about discussions we had around Mental Health and wellness. Are you overwhelmed with all the technology events in the region? We share some ideas from both sides about how chose and how to actually host these types of events. We also...

We have a conversation with Dr. McLean Sibanda covering his book on the subject of Intellectual Property, Trademarks and Patents. He shares his insights into the complexities of managing the interest of different but well meaning government players in policy formulation. He talks about South Africa’s journey and transition from Aparteid to the present day and the laws as they stood. He talks about...

In this episode we are interested in how to get access to people of certain faiths especially for those who are interested in business. We talk about how religion can help fill the moral gap in society, the rise of cult movements, the role of the Pastor as a life coach, the African and Spirituality, Christianity and giving, sexuality, how history affects people’s perception of the Christian faith...

I have had quite a few people ask me about how to get into podcasting. So instead of repeating this information on whatsapp to the different individuals, i have put this together. Even if some podcasts are really more like conversations or two way radio, there are others that actually put together real content. We guide on structure and content at least as far as we see it. We do not go into lengt...

We share some of the stats and highlights from 2023. These are useful in determining what strategies we will employ to tackle the year ahead. We also have 2022 and 2023 reviewed for what we published in the magazine. What can you learn from the data that is available in your platform of choice? How can you be more effective when creating content and how do you achieve the most with what you create...

We explored quite a number of ideas. Faith, Religion and Psychotherapy, Mental Health and Mental Illness, Models for Mental Health Treatment, Temprements, Useful Resources, Psychology of Intelligence, Work Place Challenges, Policy, Research and Governance. The spectrum and the continuum. Bipolar Disorder Defined.

First special thanks to Richard Kasika for the jingle. Here we introduce some additions to our publication-a collaboration with Founders Freedom (the leadership team we hosted a few months ago), Elsie Eyakuze with her broad knowledge about the Tanzanian and Zanzibari psyche and Joseph Ajal who we are trying to get on board to help us with our mental health and wellness section. Then we present a b...

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Kheri believes that "Law" as a profession is mostly based on a tradition. He says In Tanzania the tradition is not only slow but also conservative. At Breakthrough Attorneys they are building a modern day, competitive legal practice with an array of lawyers covering a multitude of law practice areas. The main aim being assurance that clients are represented and advised accordingly and seamlessly....

Bizzyn is a full-featured business and financial management suite complete with tools for accounting, inventory, payroll, tax filing, invoicing, bank account tracking and reconciliation, expense management, budgeting, payment processing, and accounts receivable and accounts payable management. Bizzyn is engineered to scale with businesses as they grow. From advanced financials to sales to billing...

Remmo App, is a digital platform that connects ceremonial vendors with their clients, providing a convenient way for customers to pay vendors directly through the app. This, in turn, helps vendors access financial support (loans) from financial institutions based on their records on the platform. Remmo App also provides an e-pledge service (crowdfunding), allowing clients and vendors to seek finan...

We talk to Salum Awadh about his work in the Investment space. He talks about his work with government with the Cereals Board. He helps explain the differences between Angel Investment, Venture Capital and Private Equity. He talks about the role of his faith in his work. The importance of Agriculture in Tanzania’s Development. The importance of grain in Tanzania. Staples such as Rice and Wheat.

What do you need to know about Tanzania when you visit? We talk to Elsie Eyakuze about the importance of learning the language of Kiswahili as one connects with the populace. We talk about the immense value that has been created in the arts and entertainment space. We also talk in brief about how NGOs for example can benefit from alternative payment systems that work outside traditional banks with...

We share a deep conversation with Deogratious Kilawe where we talk about his work at the Institute as well as his work in the Fintech Space. We also share some of the contributions that Kotani Pay has made in the space.

Numbers and charts describing the number of Startups. The distribution geographically around Tanzania and the Island of Zanzibar. The role of entreoreneurship support organizations. Startups by subsector, the numbers and distribution in terms of gender. Learning institution participation, access to skills and training and more.

We talk about some of the challenges he faced at the start. Education and the transition into Web3 technologies. We talk about his beginnings in dev work. We talk about the importance of hackathons and online learning tools that were used to develop his skills. We talk about his work in the community and the events that they run. We talk about the ecosystem and the major players and the role each...