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 entreprene...
Dec 24, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Dec 17, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, ...
Dec 04, 2024•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 19, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 18, 2023•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 o...
Sep 16, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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?....
Sep 15, 2023•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Sep 14, 2023•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Re...
Sep 13, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 12, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 11, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 sta...
Sep 09, 2023•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 a...
Sep 08, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 -Resourc...
Sep 07, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 impa...
Sep 06, 2023•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 i...
Sep 05, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.....
Sep 04, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Apr 28, 2023•21 min•Ep 117•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Apr 15, 2023•23 min•Ep 116•Transcript available on Metacast 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 V...
Apr 14, 2023•24 min•Ep 115•Transcript available on Metacast 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 recomm...
Apr 13, 2023•28 min•Ep 114•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Apr 12, 2023•23 min•Ep 113•Transcript available on Metacast 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 congre...
Apr 11, 2023•22 min•Ep 112•Transcript available on Metacast 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: ...
Apr 10, 2023•25 min•Ep 111•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Mosil...
Mar 31, 2023•34 min•Ep 110•Transcript available on Metacast 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 consu...
Jan 25, 2023•20 min•Ep 109•Transcript available on Metacast 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 den...
Dec 14, 2022•22 min•Ep 108•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Nov 29, 2022•20 min•Ep 107•Transcript available on Metacast 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. ...
Nov 27, 2022•29 min•Ep 106•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Nov 25, 2022•35 min•Ep 105•Transcript available on Metacast 
