Hello listeners. Today we have a special feed drop from our friends over at Microsoft. Tools and

weapons, hosted by Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, features conversations with leaders

in government, business, and culture that explore the world's most critical challenges at the

intersection of technology and society.

This episode's guest is Strive Masayua, 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-plus Africans get access

to digital infrastructure, close the digital skills gap, and invest in the continent's young entrepreneurs to find innovative solutions for health care and food insecurity.

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And thanks again for listening.

I'm Brad Smith, and this is Tools and Weapons.

On this podcast, I'm sharing conversations with leaders who are at the intersection of the promise and the peril of the digital age.

We'll explore technology's role in the world as we look for new solutions

for society's biggest challenges.

The world needs Africa, and my glass is half full. I really believe we could be at a major pivoting point for Africa.

And it's a bright day for us.

That's Strive Masayua.

He's one of Africa's most prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists.

He's the native of Zimbabwe, and he's founder of the Econet Group, the company that perhaps

more than any other has brought telecommunications and technology to every part of the

African continent.

But he's also focused on the future.

He's impatient for progress as he works to bring connectivity, opportunity, and digital skills to Africa's youth.

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