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 lea...
Nov 22, 2022•33 min•Ep 104•Transcript available on Metacast 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 reve...
Nov 21, 2022•23 min•Ep 103•Transcript available on Metacast 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 one...
Nov 18, 2022•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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, listenin...
Nov 07, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Oct 21, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Sep 02, 2022•27 min•Ep 99•Transcript available on Metacast 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.
Aug 29, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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....
Aug 25, 2022•26 min•Ep 96•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 22, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Apr 19, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 eff...
Apr 08, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Mar 29, 2022•22 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast 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
Mar 14, 2022•20 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast 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…
Mar 07, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we speak to Ms Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi Founder / Executive Director at Women's Technology Empowerment Centre W.TEC, an avid reader & Director at Patabah Books Limited and a budding podcaster at The Other Room Podcast. She speaks to us about her mission to Empower women across Nigeria and Africa through technology and more… Book recommendation: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez Podcast: Hello Monday by Jesse Hempel (LinkedIn) Women’s priz...
Feb 25, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we speak to Mr. Malik Shaffy Lizinde, the Country Manager for AMI (African Management Institute) and founder of Chap Chap a fast food brand with healthy options in Kigali, Rwanda. He speaks to us about lessons learnt from his entrepreneurship journey. He also speaks to us about AMI (African Management Institute) and the support they are giving to Africa entrepreneurs across Africa. He then talks about the importance of branding for businesses and more. Book & Podcast Recommendati...
Feb 18, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we speak to Ms Lerato D Mataboge, the Deputy Director-General at Department of Trade and Industry for the Republic of South Africa. She speaks to us about her career journey, the insights from SADC and SACU perspectives, what AFCFTA agreement would mean for women in trade and more. Book recommendation : TOWARDS A NEW DEAL - A Political Economy of the Times of My Life by Rob Davies
Feb 14, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest today is Ms Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho, a seasoned Information technology professional and CEO of Futuresoft software resources. She speaks to us about how the continent can bridge the skills gap in the IT Sector, why digital transformation in Africa is important for socio-economic development and more. Recommendations Book: A promised land by Barack Obama Podcast :Future proof Jeremy Goldman
Jan 28, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we speak to Marco Van Embden an expert in the tourism industry with over 30 years of travel experience. He speaks to us about what it takes to create a unique travel experience in Africa. He discusses with us about some of the opportunities available for intra-Africa tourism. Challenges being faced by tourism industry in Africa and some of the best practices to avoid regression in this industry. Book recommendation: A Thousand Hills to Heaven: Love, Hope, and a Restaurant in Rwan...
Dec 17, 2021•20 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we speak to Andrew Mold an international Economist expert. He talks to us about some of the projects in the works by the Regional Office for Eastern Africa-United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. He then takes us through what makes the African market attractive, what we can do to attract more international investors and some of the untapped market potentials in African trade space. Book Recommendation: Sustainable Futures: An Agenda for Action by Professor Raphael Kaplinsk...
Dec 10, 2021•26 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we speak with Aaron Munetsi a veteran in aviation industry. He takes us through his career journey to being the CEO of AASA (Airlines Association of Southern Africa). He discusses with us why air transport is expensive in Africa and how we can improve the aviation industry in Africa. Following the open skies policy of AFCFTA, he talks us through how it will boost trade and tourism and what needs to be set in place to accelerate this policy. Book Recommendation: TUESDAY DAYS WITH ...
Dec 03, 2021•25 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we speak to Ms Lara Utian, programme coordinator for Canex Summit at IATF2021. She speaks to us about the vision for Ladima foundation and the creative industry in Africa. She breaks down for us the gender inequality in the creative space and benefits of having a thriving creative industry for the economy. Finally she highlights on the funding culture around the creative industry in Africa and why it’s important.
Nov 29, 2021•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we tackle cyber security in Africa. Our Guest Harley Morlet breaks down for us the awareness and the biggest threats of cybersecurity in Africa. He then discusses the opportunities and risks around this and what cyber security would mean for continental free trade environment. Book Recommendations: The cuckoo’s Egg Clifford Still Neuromancer by William Gibson.
Nov 25, 2021•28 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we welcome back Mr Chimhandamba. He starts off with giving us an update on Nyanza Light Metals and the new funding from Afreximbank He then takes a deep dive into value addition in the mineral extractive sector in Africa. Finally he discusses about the importance of intra continental trade. Recommendations: Podcast: Power line by Steven F Hayward. Books: The Age of Reagan: The Conservative Counterrevolution: 1980-1989 by Steven F Hayward. Plan of attack by Bob Woodward...
Nov 22, 2021•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode our guest William Murwisi speaks to us about his company Olympia Factors Commerciale (PTY) which offers factoring services. He breaks down factoring to us and how its best solution to financing SME. Finally he comments on how factoring as a financial tool can accelerate trade in Africa and support AFCFTA.
Nov 17, 2021•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this last episode of the AAAM series, we speak to Andrew Binning - CEO of Inkanyezi Event Organisers, He kicks us off with telling us about Inkanyezi’s services and their involvement with IATF 2021 mostly in the auto-motive trade show. He goes on to highlight networking and what to expect at IATF 2021. Finally he highlights on the significancy of the Africa free trade agreement.
Nov 16, 2021•11 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast In this next episode of the AAAM series Make Whitfield talks us through the objectives of AAAM and what they hope to achieve at the automotive show & forum at IATF 2021.He highlights on how existing OEMs can benefit or contribute to the newly growing auto-motor manufacturing sector in Africa. He also takes us through the challenges and opportunities being realised in the automotive manufacturing industry.
Nov 12, 2021•10 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast In the next episode of the AAAM (African Association of Automative Manufacturers). Mrs . Denico Brand introduces us to Maxe premium Automotive Accessories, the products and services they offer. She then goes on to talk to us about the short and long term goals for Maxe premium and what hopes they have being part of the automotive show and forum at IATF 2021. Concludes with what the significany of ACFTA would mean for the auto-motor manufacturing industry.
Nov 12, 2021•13 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast In this next episode of the AAAM series Dave Coffey speaks to us about its vision to industrialise the auto-motor sector across the continent by working with African governments to unlock the economic potential of Africa. He then goes on to shine a light on some of the projects and success achieved in the auto-motor manufacturing sector.
Nov 12, 2021•9 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast In this next episode of the series of AAAM (African Association of Automative Manufacturers). Craig Wahl, CEO of DataDot Technologies South Africa gives us a brief introduction to Microdots technology applied to vehicle identification. Then goes on to tell us about the short and long term goals of DataDot technologies. Finally he speaks to us about the significancy of AFCFTA for the automative manufacturing industry.
Nov 08, 2021•8 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast 
