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Aug 30, 2021

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...


Aug 20, 2021

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...


Aug 16, 2021

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...


Aug 13, 2021

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...


Aug 2, 2021

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.