SCIX African Trade Talks

What does the future of Africa look like in the age of AI? In this episode of Scix African Trade Talks, we tap into the mind of Africa's leading futurist, John Sanei, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the continent's future. From mindset shifts to business opportunities, this conversation breaks down what individuals and entrepreneurs must do to stay relevant and how Africa can position itself to lead in a rapidly changing world.

In this episode of Scix African Trade Talks, Chad Chawanda sits down with Richard Matengambiri to explore the evolving property market in Zimbabwe and the opportunities it presents for investors, developers, and the diaspora. The conversation dives into how Zimbabwe's real estate sector is developing, the role of the diaspora in property investment, and why strategic locations such as golf estates and lifestyle developments are becoming attractive investment destinations. As part of the broader Africa financial tourism conversation, the episode highlights how property, tourism, and lifestyle developments intersect to create new economic opportunities across the continent. About the Podcast Scix African Trade Talks explores trade, investment, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunities across Africa. Each episode features conversations with business leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping Africa's economic future. Hosted by Chad Chawanda, Intra Africa Trader, entrepreneur, Africa's Most Followed Business Golfer    Follow & Connect Follow Intra Africa Trader for more conversations about Africa's financial tourism, trade, and investment opportunities.    

🎙️ Episode 3 – Breaking Borders: The New Africa Trade Wave 📅 October 23, 2025 🎧 Hosted by Chad Chawanda – The Intra-Africa Trader Africa is losing over $5 billion every year by trading within the continent using foreign currencies. In this episode, Chad unpacks how new trade systems, digital reforms, and payment innovations are redrawing Africa's economic map. 💰 Trade & Payments: Why using the U.S. dollar for intra-African trade is costing billions and how the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) can make local currency trade faster, cheaper, and fairer. 🌍 Policy Shift: With the end of AGOA, the U.S. Africa trade agreement, Africa faces a turning point. This is more than an ending  it's a reset. A call to build regional value chains and strengthen AfCFTA-driven trade between African nations. 💡 Digital Future: From Nigeria's new National Single Window and Trade Facilitation Portal to a flat-rate air freight corridor with Uganda Airlines digital transformation is redefining how Africa trades, travels, and does business. 📈 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Trade in African currencies, not foreign ones. 2️⃣ Build Africa-to-Africa supply chains. 3️⃣ Invest in digital trade and innovation the engines of the next decade. Africa's story is shifting from dependence to independence, from fragmentation to integration. This is the new wave of African trade and it's just beginning. 🎧 Subscribe to Scix African Trade Talks: Insights on Africa – The Daily Brief to stay informed on what's shaping Africa's trade, travel, and business future.

🎙️ Scix African Trade Talks, Insights on Africa Podcast daily brief   Episode 2 — "Africa on the Move: Travel, Trade & the AfCFTA Momentum" 📅 23 October 2025 🎧 Hosted by Chad Chawanda , The Intra-Africa Trader       🌍 Episode Overview   Africa is on the move literally and economically. In today's episode, Chad explores how new visa-free corridors, rising intra-African trade, and private-sector participation in the AfCFTA are connecting the continent like never before. From Nairobi to Dakar, and from Johannesburg to Lomé, Africa's integration story is accelerating.       ✈️ Key Highlights   1️⃣ Travel & Mobility • Senegal & Kenya sign a visa-free travel agreement allowing 90-day stays. • More African nations are adopting bilateral visa waivers, boosting tourism and cross-border business. • Yet a University of Cape Town study shows travel between African states remains costly and complex. → Insight: Africa must harmonize visa systems, go digital, and lower intra-Africa airfares to unleash its tourism & business potential.       2️⃣ Trade & Intra-Africa Growth • Intra-African trade rose 8.5%, while exports outside the continent grew only 0.4% (tralac data). • South Africa is broadening trade with Indonesia & Türkiye, showing the shift toward diversified partners. • Biashara Afrika 2025 Forum in Lomé spotlights AfCFTA-aligned investment and SME expansion. → Insight: Now's the time for African businesses to map new suppliers, distributors, and regional value-chains.       3️⃣ AfCFTA Momentum • Wamkele Mene, AfCFTA Secretary-General, acknowledges progress is slower than hoped intra-Africa trade still at 14%. • On 30 October, NEPAD Business Group Nigeria hosts "Mobilising Africa's Private Sector for AfCFTA," convening policymakers and entrepreneurs to accelerate implementation. → Insight: The private sector holds the key to turning AfCFTA from policy into profit.       💡 This Week's Takeaways 1. Travel faster: Kenya-Senegal visa-free deal opens new service and tourism markets. 2. Trade smarter: 8.5% growth proves intra-Africa sourcing = resilience. 3. Collaborate wider: Attend Biashara Afrika & NEPAD forums to build the next wave of partnerships.       🎯 Closing Thought   Africa's story is being written by those who trade, travel, and collaborate across borders. If this episode gave you value, share it with a friend, partner, or investor who believes in Africa's rise.   🎧 Subscribe to Scix African Trade Talks to not miss Insights on Africa series and follow @IntraAfricaTrader for daily trade, travel & AfCFTA updates.    

🎙️ Scix Africa Trade Talks — Morning Brief   Episode Title: Today in Africa Trade & Travel — October 22 2025   Host: Chad Chawanda — The Intra-Africa Trader Produced by: Scix Africa Trade Talks | Powered by Advocado Digital & Intra Africa Trader Recorded in: Cape Town, South Africa       📰 Segment 1  Trade & the AfCFTA • NEPAD Business Group Nigeria is convening a forum on 30 October themed "Mobilising Africa's Private Sector for AfCFTA" to deepen private-sector engagement. • Somalia's Parliament formally ratified the AfCFTA Agreement (20 Oct), integrating the Horn of Africa nation into the continental pact. • Across the continent, African CEOs view the AfCFTA as a strategic buffer against global tariff turbulence a foundation for regional growth and resilience. • DHL Group announces a €300 million infrastructure and logistics investment across Sub-Saharan Africa, underscoring global confidence in Africa's trade corridors.   🎯 Take-away: AfCFTA momentum is accelerating from political ratifications to private-sector mobilization and major logistics investments. 👉 For business leaders: align your supply chains and partnerships with this continental framework now.       ✈️ Segment 2 Travel, Connectivity & Intra-Africa Movement • The International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) projects 15 % growth in African air passenger traffic in 2025, reaching ~113 million travellers a clear sign of post-pandemic recovery. • A new report highlights that many intra-Africa flights still route through Europe revealing a huge gap in direct city-to-city links within Africa. • Air Tanzania has launched a direct Dar es Salaam ↔ Accra service, connecting East and West Africa for stronger tourism and business flows.   🎯 Take-away: Africa's travel sector is booming but connectivity lags behind. Every new route creates fresh opportunities for trade, tourism and investment. 👉 If you work in logistics, hospitality or content creation, follow these emerging routes closely.       🧭 Why This Matters & What You Can Do • Traders & Exporters: AfCFTA ratifications reduce barriers optimize sourcing and logistics regionally. • Travel & Mobility Players: Passenger growth means surging demand for regional hospitality and support services. • Entrepreneurs & Creators: Tell stories of African mobility and trade corridors the audience is continent-wide and growing.       🔔 Quick Headlines Round-Up • 🇸🇴 Somalia ratifies AfCFTA expanding continental reach. • 🇳🇬 NEPAD Nigeria mobilises private-sector AfCFTA engagement. • 💶 DHL Group invests €300 million in Sub-Saharan logistics. • ✈️ African air travel to grow 15 % in 2025 connectivity on the rise. • 🌍 Air Tanzania launches Dar es Salaam ↔ Accra direct route.       🎧 Episode Credits   Host & Producer: Chad Chawanda — The Intra-Africa Trader Executive Production: Scix Africa Trade Talks & Advocado Digital Research Sources: NEPAD Business Group Nigeria, AfCFTA Secretariat, Somalia Parliament Press Release, DHL Group Newsroom, IBA Report 2025, Air Tanzania Press Centre. Theme Music: "Scix Africa Soundscape 2025" by Advocado Studios Location: Cape Town, South Africa       📡 Listen & Engage   🎙️ Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube @GlobalBusinessTour 💬 Follow @IntraAfricaTrader on Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Facebook 📩 Email: [email protected] | [email protected]

In this episode of Six African Trade Talks, host Chad Chawanda interviews David Ogundeko, founder and CEO of Funema.   David shares his entrepreneurial journey, influenced by his faith, poetry, and life experiences. He discusses the challenges and rewards of building businesses in Africa and the innovative redemptive business model at Funema.   The conversation also touches on venture building, the role of governments in supporting startups, and the importance of passion and resilience in entrepreneurship.   Tune in for insights on transforming last-mile economies in Africa, scaling businesses, and the pivotal role of AfCFTA in fostering trade across the continent.   Episode highlights:   00:25 David Ogundeko's Journey: Faith, Poetry, and Entrepreneurship   03:23 The Redemptive Business Model of Funema   06:05 Transforming Last Mile Economies in Africa   12:33 Challenges and Opportunities for African Entrepreneurs   14:49 The Role of Government and Patient Capital   16:11 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs   21:09 The Impact of the AfCFTA on African Trade   25:34 Recommended Podcasts and Books   27:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Unlock Your Business Potential  Are you fundable? How do you know—and where do you even start to check? Introducing the AFcFTA 24 Fundable Process, a game-changer for African businesses ready to scale.  This proven process helps you assess your fundability, identify gaps, and position your business for growth and investment.  Contact us on WhatsApp at +971 55 443 8056 to get the link and start your Fundable Process today. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock doors to growth and success for your business. Get fundable now!

In this episode of SCIX African Trade Talks, host Chad Chawanda interviews Kumbirai Chimukupete, founder of Umoja Lands, now EmuDumeni.   Kumbirai shares his journey from a high school intern in a local bank to the founder of multiple fintech ventures. He discusses the merger with Muganot Systems and their vision of driving Africa's digital transformation.   The conversation covers topics such as the challenges and opportunities in African markets, the role of the African Continental Free Trade Area in fostering innovation, and advice for young entrepreneurs in tech. Kumbirai also highlights some of EmuDumeni's key projects aimed at supporting smallholder farmers and enabling financial inclusion through innovative technology.   Episode highlights:   00:24 Kumbirai's Journey and Early Career   02:07 Founding Umoja Lands and Blockchain Interest   05:09 Merging with Muganot Systems   06:15 Innovations and Prioritizing African Markets   06:40 People, Purpose, and Profits   08:40 Technological Solutions for Rural Communities   16:56 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs   21:17 Impact of EmuDumeni on Smallholder Farmers   25:18 Recommended Books and Podcasts   27:21 Conclusion and Farewell   Episode sponsor: Are you fundable? How do you know—and where do you even start to check? Introducing the AFcFTA 24 Fundable Process, a game-changer for African businesses ready to scale.  This proven process helps you assess your fundability, identify gaps, and position your business for growth and investment. Contact us on WhatsApp at +971 55 443 8056 to get the link and start your Fundable Process today. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock doors to growth and success for your business. Get fundable now!

In the inaugural episode of Season 2 of Six African Trade Talks, the host interviews Justice, the Director of Financial Services for AFCFTA, discussing his passion for SME development and leadership.   Justice shares his background in banking, emphasizes the importance of financial documentation for SMEs, and explains the Know Your Customer (KYC) process and its benefits.   The conversation also touches upon the fundable processes to close the funding gap in Africa, the role of community platforms, and the valuable lessons learned from playing golf.    Episode highlights:   00:21 Meet Justice: Director of Financial Services 00:39 Justice's Background and Passion for SMEs 02:00 Challenges Faced by SMEs 03:39 The Importance of KYC 05:18 The Fundable Process 07:22 Role of Community Platforms 08:14 Lessons from Golf 10:04 Book and Podcast Recommendations 11:30 Conclusion and Call to Action  

Andile Africa is CEO of the Automotive Industry Development Center. The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) which is an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development.  The AIDC was established as a support centre to strengthen global competitiveness in the local automotive industry and to bolster the position of Gauteng as an automotive industry destination of choice.  The AIDC has accelerated economic growth within the automotive industry through strategic partnerships with government, non-governmental agencies, and industry leaders.  The AIDC prides itself in being a world-class organisation specialising in Skills Development and Training, Enterprise Development, Incubation Programmes, Management of Incentive Programmes and Facility Management. In this discussion with Andile, you'll discover: -The role of the African automotive sector in the global economy...00:45 -What is the future of the African automotive sector...04:00 -The future of EV's and mobility in the African auto sector...07:30 -What are the IAFCTA's objectives?...12:50 -Success stories of foreign investment in the African automotive industry...18:30 -What are the expectations for attending the Africa Automotive show this coming fall...21:50 -And much more...

In this discussion with Rui, you'll discover: -What is Kemet Automotive, and what is Rui's vision for it?...01:00 -Africa will not miss the green electrical revolution...03:00 -The future of mobility and electric vehicles in Africa...04:30 -The impact of trading under the AFCTA...06:00 -Reasons to be excited for the African auto market!...07:00 -And much more...

Ashit Shah is Chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufactures Association (APMA) and Kenya Automotive Manufacturers (KAM). In this discussion with Ashit, you'll discover: -The role of the Kenya automotive industry in the regional economic growth....00:50 -Kenya's biggest strength economically...03:10 -Challenges facing the Kenyan automotive industry...05:40 -The impact of trading under the AFCTA...07:10 -The future of the automotive industry in Kenya and surrounding area...09:10 -Ashit's biggest objective for the immediate future...10:25 -And much more... Here's an article about the Kenya automotive industry in which Ashit is quoted.

Cherine Kallal is Senior Vice President-Business Development at GB Corp. She received an undergraduate degree from Loughborough University. In this episode, Cherine will discuss the current vehicle market in Africa, and what she sees in the next 5-10 years! In this episode, you'll discover: -About GB Auto and the vision of what Cherine wishes to achieve with it...00:50 -GB Auto's current economic footprint...03:00 -The future of mobility in Africa...06:00 -Is Africa ready for electric vehicles?...09:30 -The impact of the AFTCA on the vehicle market in Africa...12:30 -And much more...

Welcome to the show, David Coffey, president of the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM). Key tenets of the AAM: African Automotive Eco-System: Work with African governments to unlock economic potential and promote the Automotive sector across the continent. Develop a network of stakeholders committed to achieving the potential of the African Automotive industry. Regional Plays: Growth in key regions with an alignment and understanding of what different countries could do best within the Automotive industry. Initial target markets for assembly: Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, and South Africa; supported by the development of regional value chains for the manufacture and supply of components. New Automotive Opportunities: Cater for relevant and robust Automotive technology and appropriate modernization levels/ growth, while considering country maturity and in-country conditions and resources. In this episode, you'll discover: -Progress made in the African economy in recent years...00:45 -What does the future of the automotive industry look like?....02:45 -The pace of development of the auto industry in Africa with the ASFTA...06:10 -Where automotive companies should position themselves in the local ecosphere...10:00 -The significance of the West Africa Auto Show...11:45 -How to get involved with the African automotive industry...14:50 -And much more...

Wandile Sihlobo is the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and the author of two books, "A Country of Two Agricultures: The Disparities, The Challenges, The Solutions" and "Finding Common Ground: Land, Equity and Agriculture". He is a Senior Lecturer Extraordinary at the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University. Sihlobo is also a Visiting Research Fellow at the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand, and a Research Associate at the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at Rhodes University. Sihlobo was appointed as a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential Economic Advisory Council in 2019 (and re-appointed in 2022), having served on the Presidential Expert Advisory Panel on Land Reform and Agriculture from 2018. He is also a member of the Council of Statistics of South Africa (Stats SA) and a Commissioner at the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC). Sihlobo is a columnist for Business Day, The Herald and Farmers Weekly magazine. His weekly podcast, "Agricultural Market Viewpoint with Wandile Sihlobo", is available on all podcast platforms. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Fort Hare and a Master of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from Stellenbosch University. In this episode, you'll discover: -Wandile's entrepreneurial journey...01:20 -Why it's so difficult to get into agriculture as an African...02:30 -What is stopping Africa from achieving its potential economically?...06:20 -How to go about feeding the world...09:55 -The future of tech in Africa is dependent on the regulators...14:05 -Value chain and agro-processing, and what is its potential...18:30 -The impact of the ASFTA in regards to agriculture...21:30 -And much more...

Amanda is an economist, management consultant and project manager with over 13 years' experience providing cross cutting advisory services to solve business issues, increase productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness of organizations. She has extensive experience working with executives in national government institutions, multilateral agencies, the private sector, indigenous organizations, and academia in both advisory and business development roles. Amanda has delivered projects and results across various competencies including capital raising, transaction advisory services, international development project design, market and feasibility studies, data analytics and governance, strategy and operations, enterprise performance management, public policy advisory, technical assistance, project management and change management for transformation initiatives. Amanda previously worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte, leading business transformation and international development assignments. She has been retained by the World Bank, the UK Department for International Development and Umeme Limited to provide strategic advisory services. In this episode, you'll discover: -Amanda's entrepreneurial journey...01:30 -Advice for those interested in investing in Africa...04:15 -The highest and lowest cost items Amanda markets...08:45 -Lessons in diversity learned from international travel...12:20 -Top 3 factors or dealbreakers that influence Amanda's business decisions...16:30 -What is the right investment mechanism...21:05 -Books and podcasts Amanda recommends...23:20 -And much more...

 In this episode, Our guest is Adam Molai. Adam is the founder and chairman of TRT Investments, and is also the founder of Jawa Kickstarter. Adam Molai is a Zimbabwean entrepreneur, founder and chairman of Pacific Cigarette. He also has companies in property development, retail, farming, transport and logistics, petroleum/lubricants, and mining and commodities. In this episode, you'll discover: -Adam reflects on his early challenges as a venture capitalist...00:45 -The importance of and inherent risks found in friends and family fundraising...06:15 -What inspired Adam to start his angel investing firm...10:15 -Adam's highest and lowest ticket item...13:45 -Lessons Adam can share with anyone wanting to invest in Africa...16:15 -The top 3 dealbreakers and factors that impact an investing decision...19:00 -Where to invest right now...20:50 -Adam's thoughts on the ASFTA...24:50 -Books, podcasts, and networking platforms Adam recommends...30:00 -And much more...

Wael Amin became an entrepreneur at an early age founding his first company while still in college. After graduating at the age of 18, Wael Co-Founded ITWorx, and led its growth over a period of 20 years from start-up to one of the largest and most influential IT companies in the Middle East. Through its history, ITWorx has created more than 5000 jobs, expanded to 12 countries across 4 continents and won countless industry accolades. During his tenure at ITWorx, the company acquired Egyptian startup Otlob.com incubating it to become the largest e-commerce property in the Middle East before eventually selling it, it has also successfully incubated and spun off a number of successful startups, in Laserstorm, NetCelera, and ITWorx Education. Having produced more than 200 entrepreneurs responsible for 100+ Egyptian technology start-ups, ITWorx is generally considered the most impactful company in the Egypt IT ecosystem. Wael holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science (1993) and an MBA (2004) from the American University in Cairo ("AUC"). He is a frequent lecturer on the transformational impact of technology and a guest lecturer at the AUC MBA program. He is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Arabic. In this episode, you'll discover: -Wael's entrepreneurial journey...00:45 -Lessons to share with anyone wanting to invest in Africa...02:20 -Wael's highest and lowest ticket items...05:15 -The impact of technology on commerce observed during Wael's travels...06:10 -What we've forgotten when it comes to fundraising...13:00 -What Wael likes and doesn't like when it comes to investing in Africa...14:15 -Books and podcasts Wael recommends....16:30 -And much more...

 In this episode, our guest is Maxime Bayen. Maxime is the head of venture building and lead venture partner, catalyst Fund. He's also co-founder Africa, the Big Deal.  In this episode, you'll discover: -Maxim's experience doing business in Africa...00:45 -Big lessons learned to share with anyone interested in investing in Africa...03:00 -What is the highest and lowest ticket items Maxime invests in?...06:30 -Travel lessons, and impact from technology on investing...10:10 -Top three dealbreakers and impact makers on making a decision to invest...12:45 -The one thing Maxime wants to share with our listeners...17:10 -And much more...

Marcus Watson Marcus is a partner and investment director at Kawi Safi Ventures. In this episode, you'll discover: -Marcus' career journey from lawyer to African entrepreneur...04:00 -Advice for anyone wanting to invest in Africa...03:30 -The process for accessing funds from Kawi Safi...08:30 -Lessons learned traveling the continent of Africa and beyond...14:30 -The top 3 factors, positive and negative, that make or break a deal...20:00 -Investment insights shared from our guest...25:00 -Resources recommended by Marcus...27:00 -And much more...

Kamsy has several years of experience in Africa's financial services industry, and works for one of Africa's largest banks, Access Bank. Please note the views expressed in this podcast are those of our guest, not necessarily those of the bank. In this episode, you'll discover: -Kamsy's experience and changing views regarding investing in Africa...01:00 -What can be done differently to access funds outside of going straight to the banks...05:00 -Lessons learned in Kamsy's experience, and the impact of technology on his work...08:30 -Why do people fail to get funding from banks?...11:30 -Kamsy's thoughts on the ASFTA...16:00 -The book Kamsy recommends to all his associates and colleagues...20:15 -And much more...

Judith Li is the Director of Programs at the Westerwell Foundation, based in Berlin, Germany. In this episode, Judith shares hard lessons learned operating a startup servicing the African community, the need for return on investment vs. return on impact, how the lack of infrastructure inhibits entrepreneurial growth, and sound advice for anyone interested in investing time and resources in the African economy. In this episode, you'll discover: -Judith's entrepreneurial journey and the quest to impact one million people...00:45 -About the Westerwell Foundation....04:10 -Lessons learned regarding startups in Africa...07:20 -Be the one being chased, not the one doing the chasing...09:30 -Travel experiences, and the impact of technology on the modern business world...12:00 -Advice for those interested in investing in Africa...14:15 -Judith's thoughts on grant funding...20:20 -Network recommendations for African entrepreneurs...22:45 -And much more...

Hio Sola-Usidame, founder and CEO of One Port 365, shares how his company massively improves the efficiency of sending cargo throughout Africa, tips on how to go about fundraising on a large scale, the benefits (and challenges) of operating a continental-sized business and much more! Here's what you'll discover in today's episode: -Hio Sola's personal background...00:55 -What is Hio Sola's business, and what problem is he solving with it?...04:30 -Hio's fundraising efforts: wins and challenges...11:30 -Traveling throughout Africa opens the mind!...17:30 -Movement of talent vs. movement of mere people...20:15 -How scalable is this business?...23:00 -A book Hio would like to recommend to our listeners...27:00 -And much more

In this episode Kevin Nolan shares insights on the value of due dilligence, legal support and understanding the value of legal entities when investing in Africa.         Kevin Nolan is a Partner at DLA Piper LLP a Global law firm located in more than 40 countries.      Book recommendation: Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a team by Patrick Lencioni It starts with clients by Andrew Sobel     Podcast recommendations: The new york times daily podcast 

In this episode Marc Msipa, shares insights on Venture Capital and Investing, in real estate in Zimbabwe and other parts of the continent, based on his knowledge and experience.             Marc Msipa is the Co founder at Tigere Housing, a company that is digitizing real estate financing in Africa. He has been involved in Venture capital and investment banking.        Book recommendations:   Africa's Greatest Entrepreneurs by Moky Makura    

In this episode Venture Capital and Angel Investor Lavanya Anand, shares insights based on her experince in Kenya and other East and West African markets.           Lavanya Anand has been involved in the Venture Capital space operating in Kenya since 2018, she is a curious and forward- thinking investment professional, who seeks to faciltate social and econimic change in frontier and emerging markets.       Podcast recommendations:   Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman  The Flip Africa by Justin Norman The Consumer VC by Mike Gelb The Twenty Minute VC by Harry Stebbings How I Built This by Guy Raz

In this episode Mr Allan Majuru CEO Zimtrade and Ambassador of IATF 2023 shares insights on Zimtrade's initiatives and efforts to grow exports for Zimbabwean businesses and sme's.        Mr Allan Majuru is the CEO at Zimtrade, he is also Board Chairperson of Agricultural Marketing Authority of Zimbabwe and Ambassador of Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF 2023). IATF is an initiative of Afreximbank, in Collaboration with the African Union and the AFCFTA Secretariat, hosted by African governments.     Book recommendations: The Monk who sold his ferrari by Robin Sharma The 5am club by Robin Sharma   Podcast recommendations: The Smallstarter by John-Paul Iwuoha     website link   www.shopatzim.co.zw  

In this episode Tuti Mwambenja, shares Angel investor insights, based on her experience doing business in Tanzania. Tuti takes us through lessons from her travels across the continent and some insights on e-commerce and credit in East Africa.          Tuti Mwambenja is the Country Director for World Business Angels Investment Forum in Tanzania. She has been involved in the Tourism industry in Tanzania.    Book Recommendations: The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach Soar by TD Jakes

In this episode, Mr Neil Thanedar shares insights based on his journey from how he moved from running a lab with his father to starting up backed up by investors such as Mark Cuban. Neil takes us through the future of biotech.          Niel Thanedar is the founder and GP at Utopia Ventures. In Africa Neil invested in Paystack and believes African startups are still so underrated. Niel attended Y Combinator winter 2015, he is senior advisor for Shri Thanedar U.S. representative from Michigan's 13th congressional district. Neil is the founder and Chairman at Labdoor, Founder and CEO at Air to All, he is also an Author with over 100+ essays written, in the areas of startups and politics.              Podcast Recommendations: Alex Brown and Joe Gradwell   The founders podcast 

In this episode, Mr Mark Kleyner shares insights based on his journey in the Venture Capital space in Africa. He also talks about how Dream VC is working on improving the funding environment through their community- driven educational platform, that runs highly selective remote programs on Venture Capital and the innovation Ecosystem across Africa's startup Ecosystems.        Mr Mark Kleyner is the Co- Founder and program director for Dream VC, an investor accelerator for Africa.       Book Recommendations: Super forcasting by Dan Gardner and Philip E. The power law by Sebastian Mallaby. Red notice by Bill Browder       www.dream-vc.com  

In this episode, Ms. Lola Adekanye shares insights based on her journey in commercial law, making businesses operate responsibly, ethically across the continent and reducing corruption. She also touches on business intergrity and governance.      Ms. Lola Adekanye is a licensed attorney, a member of the New York State Bar and the Nigerian Bar, with more than a dacade of experience as a corporate attorney and compliance specialist.          Book recommendations:     Atomic Habits by James Clear Uncaptured by Mosilo Mothepu   Podcast recommendations: Democracy that delivers by Center for International Private Enterprise    

In this episode, Mr Nimrod Gerber shares insights based on his journey living and investing in Africa, he shares more about impact investing and the value of building long term relationships.   Mr Nimrod Gerber is the Managing Partner of Vital Capital Fund and a member of its investment committee. He is also a selected member of the World Economic Forum RAGA and Stratergy Officer, a member of The Africa Leadership Council in Global Private Capital Association (GPCA) and a member of executive consultation groups of OECD and others.    Book recommendations:   Dead Aid by Dambisa Moyo Principles by Ray Dalio What brought you here wont get you there by Marshall Goldsmith 

In this session, Mr. Edward Galante tells us how and why Mangwana Capital came to be established in Zimbabwe, and the investments they have made and continue to make under the private equity fund.  Edward Galante is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Mangwana Capital (Pvt) Limited, an investment advisory firm. He is the founder of Houses For Africa -Zimbabwe Private Limited (HFA), they have developed over 2400 residential medium density housing as well as 10,000 units of high and medium density stands.  www.mangwanacapital.com    Books; The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman

In this episode, Mr. Fazal Habardeen tells us how he has reengineered travel for Muslims with CrescentRtaing and Halal Trip, having experienced the difficulties of finding basic faith-based needs as a frequent Muslim traveller.  Mr. Fazal Habardeen is the Founder and CEO of CresentRating, the World's leading authority on Halal Travel providing insights, research, consultancy, training and rating services to every sector of the Tourism industry from Government bodies to hotels. CrescentRating has grown across the Middle East, South Asia, Western Europe and the rest of Asia. Halal Trip (2014) was launched along with a mobile app to become the trusted trip advisor for Muslim travelers.   Book recommendations;  The Rihla by Ibn Battuta  

In this episode, Ms. Angela Njehia tells us that despite our leaders passing various policies, sustainability isnot just a thing of the leaders; it is a collective responsibility for each one of us to ensure that we survive; find and explore the different ways to doing things to achieve more sustainable solutions and results for our environment. Ms. Angela Njehia is a Founding member and Director of Tierranjani Africa, a Boutique Tourism Consultancy based in Nairobi that operates across Africa. She has 15years of experience in sustainable tourism working in Kenya and across Africa. Angela has extensive knowledge of African tourism currently having a footprint of her work in over 10 African countries, having worked as a tourism practitioner and later transitioned to tourism development.  Angela is the first East African to be accredited as a Hospitality Food Waste Management consultant through The Pledge; and a certified coach and auditor of the Green destinations.  www.tierranjaniafrica.com  Book recommendations: Dreams in a Time of War by Ngugi wa Thiong'o  The Leader who had no Title by Robin Sharma 

In this episode, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang tells us that all the different stakeholders in tourism have to be satisfied with the outcomes for meaningful tourism to work. Not only the guests, but the host communities and the employees have to be happy in that environment.  Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt is the founder and CEO of the Hamburg-based China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) one of the leading experts on the biggest global outbound tourism source market- China. He has been connected to China and tourism development for more than 40 years. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang is a full time professor for International Tourism Management at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences Germany and a visiting professor at universities in China, UK and New Zealand.    E-book recommendations; COTRI Weekly Meaningful Tourism Weekly www.china-outbound.com   

Mr. Vincent Mohau Motholo is the Chief Financial Officer of the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is the Chairman of the South Afrcian Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). In this session, Mr. Vincent talks to Chad about his role at SAICA, and emphasizes that technology has readily availed digital data to help us in decision making, understanding behaviour, understanding where trends are going, and anticipate what the future may look like. He also talks about his 5 personal values for leadership.  Vincent is an experienced chartered accountant. He leverages professional exposure, career progression and knowledge building gained over a 15-year profession, marked by substantial development and success. His interests are in the fields of finance, governance, strategy and innovation.  Book recommendations; Boardroom Dancing: Transformation Stories from Corporate by Nolitha Fakude Betting on a Darkie: Lifting the Corporate Game by Mteto Nyati

In this episode, we feature Ms. Namubiru Patience Hilda, a Domestic Taxes Officer with the Uganda Revenue Authority who has a passion for Taxes and Trade. She is an author and member of the African Tax Research Network (ATRN), and a part of the research unit of African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF).  Ms. Patience tells us how the Intra-African small businesses by women and young people are considered informal and invaluable in some countries, and therefore making it difficult to track such revenue.   

In this episode, we speak to Mr. Nicolas Vonthron the Chief Executive Officer at Mama Money which is the World's First social business money transfer operator that uses the advances in modern technology to provide a purposeful and low-cost money transfer solution. He talks about the responsibility that Mama Money feels to help immigrants overcome their challenges by not only employing them, but also supporting them to save money through reducing the costs of sending money to/from their loved ones.  For more information, visit www.mamamoney.co.za  Book Recommendations; Sapiens: A brief history about Humankind by Yuvai Noah Harari Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler 

In this episode, we speak to the Country Representative of the Global Green Growth Institute to Rwanda (GGGI Rwanda) -Mr. Okechukwu Daniel Ogbonnaya, an International Development Professional with practical knowledge on the institutional dimension on climate change and adaptation in developing countries. He has also acquired knowledge management expertise supporting the co-construction of knowledge between the national and international development actors/organisations through learning, listening, responding to and disseminating the knowledge generated during Green Growth Planning and Implementation.  Mr. Ogbonnaya tells us how they are taking on issues related to entrepreneurship, unemployment and business to another level of thinking by creating awareness that we can change how business is done today through transitioning to a more sustainable business model, Green Growth and Greenpreneurship.   Book recommendations; The Business of Building a Better World by David Cooperrider and Audrey Selian. Podcast- sustain267 hosted by Pato Kelesitse. 

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Aderemi Banjoko an avid private trader and investor in the Global Financial Markets with experience of over 20 years. He also has a passion for educating and enlightening others on wealth creation and financial literacy which lead to the creation of NextGenFL Limited. He speaks to us about how technology has made it easier to open up brokerage accounts, have access to the global stock exchange on your smart phone or laptop in the comfort of your home or on-the-go.   Book recommendations; Secrets of the Milllionaire Mind; Mastering the inner game of wealth by T. Harv Eker  7 Powers; the foundations of Business Strategy by Hamilton W. Helmer 

In this episode, we speak to Maryben Omollo who is the CEO of Greeneseal Limited. She is now listed among Africa's Top 40 Under 40 for 2022. She shares her inspirational journey from losing a job to starting her own business and is now scheduled to receive a Humanitarian Award in recognition of the impact she is creating by employing and empowering young single mothers. Book Recommendation: Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get more done by Brian Tracy    

In this episode, we speak to Vuyani Tati a Group Finance Manager at Startupbootcamp Afritech. He provides further information about Startupbootcamp, a business accelerator program, and he also emphasizes the important areas of concentration when it comes to Impact Investing and capital raising for startup founders.    

In this episode, we speak to Fortune Gamaya the founder of Luminary Advisory and Consulting. Fortune has worked as an organization development strategist for more than 15 years across a variety of industries, and she has had the pleasure of working with many different cultures across the continent. She speaks to us about the future of work in Africa post the pandemic and the major shift in the workplace as well as how Organization Leaders can be future-proof and evolve in their leadership style.  Book Recommendation: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer

In this episode we speak to Ms Kristin Wilson Strategy Lead at Spurt. She speaks to us about Spurt and their objective is to make businesses more efficient and more profitable. She also discusses about opportunities in the health sector in Nigeria, challenges in getting funding for startups and more..   Book: Aristotle for Everybody by Mortimer J. Adler Podcast: Theories for change by Spurt

In this episode we speak to Holger Vogt Managing Director at AMENA Africa. He talks to us about his move to Africa, the need for market entry research and strategy for start ups and entrepreneurs, using localising international business strategies to assimilate into the the Africa market sphere and more.. Books: Robert Kiyosaki Why "A" Students Work for "C" Students and Why "B" Students Work for the Government: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Education for Parents

In this episode we speak to Ms. Viola Sawere is the Regional Trade in Services Expert at the  Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat. She is also a trade consultant and expert on regional integration policy, international trade policy, private sector development and multi- stakeholder dialogues. She speaks to us about trade barriers affecting the Africa in economy. The trade reforms and policies for regional integration in Sub-saharan region  that are in place to improve the efficiency of resource allocation and more…  

In this episode we speak to Mr. Afshon Wallace Ngige the Founder and CEO at AfriDelivery . The the number Digital Mall & Food Delivery Service in Zambia.  He speaks to us about his entrepreneurial journey, the key lessons learnt when starting a business in a country as a foreign resident, the mile logistics market in Africa and more… PODCAST : MENTORSHIP UNCOMPLICATED BY AFSHON WALLACE NGIGE

In this episode we speak to Ms Dimakatso Malwela an entrepreneur, a women's activist and CEO of Nhlakanipho Investment ( NKPI) Holding. She speaks to us about tourism in Africa from the low hanging fruits, key players and lessons we can learn from them to how AFCFTA can facilitate in the growth of the tourism sector. Book Recommendation: The Entrepreneur Mind: 100 Essential Beliefs, Characteristics by Kevin D. Johnson

In this episode we speak to an accomplished tech entrepreneur Mr. Ismael Belkhayat Founder of Chari (Ecom and Fintech app for retailers) to name but  a few. He speaks to us about how we should use technology to make lives better for our African continent, How AFCFTA has opened up the market sector for entrepreneurs and more…