SCIX African Trade Talks

The DRC is known as the country with the most resources in Africa and one of the richest countries in the world, yet it is perceived as one of the most difficult countries to work in. Bertin Muderhwa joins us from Kinshasa to share insights on DRC, his experience doing business in English-speaking countries and why DRC should be viewed in a more positive light.

For Africa to have accelerated growth there is need to invest more in research and development (R & D). Our guest, Mr Christopher Mugaga, gives more insight on how R & D can be impactful in growing intra African trade.

In this episode we hear from Adam Molai, an African Industrialist and Chairman of TRT Investments, a diversified investment company which operates in West and Southern Africa and has recently made forays into the US and European markets. He has also invested in Tobacco, logistics, construction, mining, banking, insurance, general manufacturing, fuel and lubricants.

The hair industry is an untapped market in Africa. In this episode we speak to Sameer Pelwan, an entrepreneur who has championed Intra African trade in the African Hair industry.

Can Private Equity and Diaspora Investments drive growth in Intra African Trade? In this episode we talk to Donovan Chimhandamba, founder of Arkein Capital, Nyanza Light Metals and Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG).

Logistics plays a key Role in Intra African trade. In this episode we hear from Jeff Phiri who has over 25 years experience in the logistics business across Africa.

In this episode Chad speaks to Newton Matope, who is based in East Africa, about Supply Chain in Africa. The interview seeks to shed light on and allows the audience to understand the challenges and opportunities around Supply Chain, as Africa gets ready for Intra African Trade.

Nigeria and South Africa are the 2 largest economies in Africa. South Africa ratified the AFCFTA and Nigeria is yet to ratify. In this episode we hear from Jackie Mpondo-Hendricks who has done business in both countries, mainly focusing on the telecommunications sector. Jacki is the 1st black female President of the 130 year old Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI). We discuss the uniqueness of doing business on the African Continent, in countries which have different historic backgrounds such as: Anglophone versus francophone.

The show will be a 25 to 30 minute interview based show, that aims to drive the Intra-African trade agenda through discussions with relevant stakeholders on matters of: Business opportunities in Africa, the removal of trade barriers in Africa, learning from those who have been trading in Africa, connecting investors to African markets and lastly give a perspective of how much trade has evolved in Africa, since the formation of the Organisation of African Union (OAU) which later became the African Union.