How Africa is Medtech’s Next Big Opportunity with Sewu Steve Tawia of Jaza Rift Ventures

In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Sewu-Steve T. , Managing Partner at Jaza Rift , to discuss Africa’s promising Medtech and biotech industries. Steve shares his vision of leveraging innovation and investment to transform healthcare across the continent—and beyond.

Key topics include:

🔹 Africa’s Economic Growth and Diversity: Exploring the unique opportunities presented by the continent’s rapid population growth, urbanization, and digitization.

🔹 Emerging Innovation Hubs: A look at the leading Medtech and biotech clusters in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and Egypt.

🔹 The Rise of TechBio in Africa: How data-driven research is redefining the future of drug development and clinical innovation.

🔹 Navigating Regulatory Challenges: Practical strategies for creating scalable healthcare solutions while meeting global standards.

🔹 Jaza Rift's Vision: Building healthcare technologies that address local needs while offering global applications.

Steve’s insights provide a roadmap for investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators eager to tap into Africa’s potential and drive meaningful change in healthcare.

This conversation is essential for anyone interested in understanding the future of healthcare innovation and investment in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.

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