In this series we catch up with the members of AAAM (African Association of Automative Manufacturers). Eng. Mansa, President of Nigeria manufacturing sector starts off this series by taking us through the strengths and opportunities affecting the manufacturing sector. He then goes on to share what AFCFTA means for the manufacturing industry in Nigeria and Africa at large.
In this episode, we hear from Professor Olufunmilayo Arewa currently a Shusterman Professor of Business and Transactional Law at Temple University. She speaks to us about the her passion for law and African culture. She then takes through the thought process behind her book: Disrupting Africa: Technology, Law, and Development.
In this episode Marvin takes us through his career journey and his move to the African continent. He goes on to highlight the lessons he has learnt in building a data driven corporate culture grow a sustainable business. He then goes ahead to give us a brief history of Sendy and their mission to enable easy trading across Africa by providing affordable end-to-end logistics. You can find Marvin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvinkirschner/ Follow us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/size-chunk-i...
In this episode, Tinotenda Chibebe the author of “The Black opportunity” talks to us about how the rise of social media has played a large part in breaking down the social stigma around the African continent. He also talks to us about his book which explores how the inclusion of black voices in the Belgium & Europe venture capital space will shape the world for generations to come. Finally, he reflects on how the free trade agreement will expand the market size for African start-ups/founders....
In this episode, Gianpaolo, a tech veteran, talks to us about the ease of doing business being realized in international trade and around the continent due to the improvement of digital connectivity. He also highlights how the leap frog in development of technology in Africa is impacting the Fintech industry and tech start-up investments. He finalizes with his thoughts on how AFCFTA will impact financing opportunities for startups. etinx.com...
In this episode Kwehnui provides an overview of the services offered by SOKOWATCH and how they are contributing towards the positive realization of the FMCG industry in Africa. He also highlights the success stories being realized in tech start-ups and what expectations future investors should have in mind before investing. He concludes with hoping that AFCFTA will address some of the challenges being faced by cross-border commerce/trading. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review and let us know w...
In this episode Gregoire talks us through the inception of AfricaWorks, which was recently recognized as The Best Co-Working Space’ at the 5th African Property Investment Awards 2021. He highlights the challenges the company has faced to date towards establishing in vastly different African jurisdictions offering some reflections on how these barriers have been overcome to date. In a final analysis he speaks to the potential of the AfCFTA to spearhead sustainable growth on the continent Enjoy! D...
In this episode, Stephen discusses the importance of developing intra-African value chains noting the work his organisation, Comodity Monitor has been doing towards driving trade, logistics and reseach in agriculture, mining, oil and gas. You may learn more about the Comodity Monitor via their website https://commoditymonitor.org Stephen further shares his thoughts on Africa's green transition, the continent's infrustructure gap as well as the potential of the AfCFTA to unlock investment opportu...
In this episode, Katlego discusses the business conditions supporting SMME’s in Botswana, offering reflections on key market opportunities and leading operational challenges. She shares with us her organization’s work towards supporting entrepreneurs in Botswana and in a final analysis the role of the youth towards the successful implementation of the AfCFTA. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let us know what you think....
In this episode San provides an account of Africa - Eu trade relations focusing particulalry on the developmental impacts of the Economic Partnership Agreements as well as the role that the AfCFTA could play towards stregthening relations between the two economic blocs. He further offers opinions on the developing relations between China and Africa and how they have impacted Africa's relations with its other trading partners. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We...
In this episode, Abi provides an overview of the factors she believes have led to the growth in Private Equity and Venture Capital investments on the continent over the past decade, noting the significance positive policy developments have had towards increasing Africa's attractiveness. She further unpacks some of the most pertinent issues affecting the field including, what can be done to assist women entrepreneurs access funding as well as her prospects towards the African Continental Free Tra...
In this episode Umulinga discusses the factors that are propelling the African Venture Capital industry and increasing the attractiveness of African markets to investors. She further discusses the domestic and regional importance of the proposed Rwanda International Finance Centre and finally offers her thoughts on the investment impacts of the AfCFTA. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & feedback. Tweet Me! @zimchad WhatsApp Me! +250 78...
In this episode Similo highlights the work and mandate of ZimTrade, which is the National Trade Development and Promotion Organization of the Republic of Zimbabwe. Similo provides us with an extensive overview of factors businesses must master in order to successfully enter export markets and he talks us through the measures being put in place by industry players in Zimbabwe in order to mitigate any risks presented by the AfCFTA. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think...
On this episode, Nimrod provides an overview of South Africa's industrial development, highlighting major policy developments since 1995. In a final analysis he shares his thoughts on the non-tariff barriers that threaten the success of the AfCFTA. You may learn more about Nimrod's work at the Industrial Development Think Tank (IDTT) via www.competition.org.za Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & feedback. Tweet Me! @zimchad WhatsApp Me!...
In this episode, Ike shares his reflections on the early days of Kobo360, an African company that is digitising cargo delivery and connecting truck drivers with cargo companies.He highlights issues around accessing funding, the infrustructure constriants on the continent and the need to build brand credibility. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & feedback. Tweet Me! @zimchad WhatsApp Me! +250 785 835 647 My Website: www. chadchawanda.co...
In this episode Kenneth shares the highlights of his entrepreneurship journey reflecting on his earlier failures and how those have shaped his current successes. Kenneth offers some reflections on the growth of digital marketing on the continent and lastly forwards some advice for early stage entrepreneurs seeking funding. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & feedback. Tweet Me! @zimchad WhatsApp Me! +250 785 835 647 My Website: www. cha...
In this episode Kimbeng Tah, provides an overview of the economy and business environment in The Gambia. Kimbeng highlights the country's strategic importance as an English speaking gateway into Europe off Africa's francophone west coast. In a final analysis he notes the importance of the AfCFTA's dispute resolution protocol towards the harmonization of the African continent's investment environment. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & ...
In this episode Eva provides an overview of the role and mandate of the East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association. She further gives an account of the domestic economic conditions that have aided the East African Community's rise as a leading investment destination on the continent as well as some of the leading challenges faced by foreign investors. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & feedback. Tweet Me! @zimchad WhatsAp...
In this episode Beenzu provides an overview of the trade finance landscape on the continent highlighting the Covid induced shifts in transaction sizes and costs. She gives an account for the low usage of factoring on the continent and her expectations of how the AfCFTA will positively impact trade financing in Africa. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & feedback. WhatsApp Me! +250 785 835 647 My Website: www. chadchawanda.com Facebook &...
In this episode, Tunde provides us an in-depth analysis of Africa's Infrastructure paradox, highlighting the leading causes for the high project failure rate on the continent Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave a review & Let me know what you think. We value your suggestions & feedback. Tweet Me! @zimchad WhatsApp Me! +250 785 835 647 My Website: www. chadchawanda.com Facebook & Instagram @chadchawanda...
In this epsiode, Mbakiso discusses some of the most pertinent customs related trade issues facing the continent at large. He unpacks the short to long term costs and benefits of trade liberalization most importantly noting that the short term reduction in government revenue from custom duties, can be offset by the long terms benefits of intergration into intercontinental value chains, if African country's are able to strategically position their domestic industries. Enjoy! Don’t forget to leave ...
Alon Lits, Uber's first employee on the continent. Alon shares some of the highlights of his time at Uber, reflecting on the launch of the first product in South Africa in 2013, to setting up the bussiness in six other sub-saharan countries whilst incorporating over sixty thousand drivers into the business. He goes on to provide his thoughts on some of the continents leading passanger transport related issues including the rise of electric vehicles, modal densification and the major challenges s...
In this Episode Leslie provides us with a brief history of the TKC,highlighting the organization's leading acheivements to date. The TKC has been a significant contributor to the regional intergration project with some of its trade related rules and standards being adopted by SACU and significantly influencing SADC initiatives. Enjoy! Let me know what you think and if you have any guest suggestions or feedback. Tweet Me! @zimchad WhatsApp Me! +250 785 835 647 My Website: www.chadchawanda.com Fac...
In this episode our guest is Creck Buyonge Mirito, Principal Consultant & CEO Customs & International Trade Associates Limited. Creck reflects on the importance of travel towards gaining more accurate perceptions on the conditions in many African countries, noting that the media often does not provide a true representation of conditions on the ground. He goes on to provide a brief history of one stop border cooperation within the East African Community, which predates the establishment of One St...
In this episode our guest is Sola Osinoiki, Senior Director People Technology at Prosus Group and Naspers. Sola talks us through some of the leading ways in which the pandemic has changed the role of people analytics within organisations, highlighting the African unicorns that have emerged during this time particularly in the fin-tech and logistics sectors. He highlights the need for the continent to address its power and infrustructure in order to be better integrated into the post-pandemic glo...
Ibrahim walks us through the leading misconceptions that international investors have about conducting bussiness in the Horn of Africa, highlighting the importance of the difference between Somalia and Somaliland as well as poor understandings of the security situaton within the region. Commenting on the potential of the AfCFTA to stregthen trade relations within the region, Ibrahim notes the need for political biases to be placed aside towards the bolstering of regional trade.
In this episode our guest is Christiaan Roesch, Head: Africa Operations at Kinesis Money. Christiaan shares some insights into the evolution and reception of digital currencies on the African continent, highlighting the opportunities that they offer to bussinesses and consumers. He further provides an important and in depth analysis of the differences between blockchain techologies and cryptocurrencies. In a final reflection, Christiaan notes the potential value of a centralised digital assist t...
In this episode our guest is Palesa Moitse, Senior Trade Specialist at the South African Revenue Services. Palesa provides an extensive overview of the role of the South African Revenue Authority in trade negotiations, explaining the intricacies involved towards the implementation of a trade agreement. She tackles the complicated and less understood issues surrounding trade negotiations such as the inherent transhipment risks involved in any trade agreement, the challenges involved in agreeing o...
In this episode our guest is Stacey Susa-Pinto, CEO of the Namibian Trade Forum. Stacey highlights the constraints faced by women in Trade noting that gender inclusive trade policies can no longer be dealt with as ancillary matters during trade negotitions. In a final analysis she remarks that towards the success of the AfCFTA, both regional groupings and countries should prioritise the creation of institutions that are geared towards addressing the issues women face towards acquiring market acc...
In this episode our guest is John Kourkoutas founder and MD of Mr Export to Africa, an international consulting firm based in Zambia. John provides us with some insights into the leading challenges European companies face towards entering African markets. He highlights the need for foreign companies obtain on the ground market data and adopt nuanced market entry strategies to each region and country they wish to infiltrate.
