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SCIX African Trade Talks
Hosted by Chad Chawanda · EN
Scix African Trade Talks is a Africa business podcast, focusing on different topics that drive commerce across the continent. The Show is hosted by Chad Chawanda an entrepreneur with over 21 years experience doing business in Africa. It is a media partner of IATF an Intra Africa trade initiative of Afreximbank, in Collaboration with the African Union and the AFCFTA Secretariat, hosted by African governments.
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Africa Is Building One Market, And Business Is Beginning to Follow
1w ago00:07:12Tap to summarizeAfrica Is Building One Market And Business Is Beginning to Follow Africa's trade agenda is moving from policy to implementation. In this episode, we connect the dots behind some of the continent's biggest business stories, including: South Africa's first plum exports to China and what new export markets mean for African agriculture. Rwanda and Kenya's new fuel import partnership and how stronger regional logistics are improving East Africa's competitiveness. Why Nigeria believes digital trade is key to unlocking Africa's low intra-African trade levels. How Cameroon is using AfCFTA Rules of Origin to help local businesses export more across Africa. Egypt hands the AfCFTA chairmanship to Nigeria as implementation of Africa's single market gathers momentum. Why the AfCFTA Intellectual Property Rights Protocol could accelerate Africa's industrialisation and innovation. How African central banks are working towards interoperable payment systems to make cross-border trade faster, cheaper and more efficient. Tanzania's emergence as one of Africa's leading AfCFTA trading nations. At Daily Insights on Africa, we don't just report the news, we explain what's happening, why it matters, and where the opportunities are for entrepreneurs, investors, exporters and business leaders. Hosted by Chad Chawanda - The Intra Africa Trader Join Insights on Africa If you're an entrepreneur, investor, executive or business professional looking to build meaningful connections across the continent, Insights on Africa is our exclusive community designed to help you discover opportunities, build partnerships and stay ahead of Africa's rapidly evolving business landscape. Become part of a network connecting business leaders across Africa through exclusive content, networking events, investment conversations and practical insights on intra-African trade. Visit insightson.africa to learn more and apply to join. Subscribe for new episodes every weekday. Editorial Note Daily Insights on Africa is produced by the Scix African Trade Talks research team. We compile and analyse information from a range of reputable public sources, including policy papers, government publications, industry reports and leading African business news. We also regularly reference research and news published by tralac (Trade Law Centre) as part of our commitment to providing informed and balanced analysis. Our goal is to help you understand not only what is happening across Africa, but why it matters and where the opportunities lie.
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1w ago00:07:08Tap to summarizeDaily Insights on Africa – Episode 001 | 1 July 2026 Welcome to the very first episode of Daily Insights on Africa, your weekday business briefing on Africa's economy. Hosted by Chad Chawanda, the Intra Africa Trader, this podcast connects the dots across trade, investment, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, infrastructure, technology and the policies shaping business across the continent. Every weekday, we go beyond the headlines to answer three questions: • What happened? • Why does it matter? • Where are the opportunities? In today's episode, we explore how Africa is making trade easier through smarter borders and digital trade systems, while examining the new challenges businesses face in an increasingly uncertain global economy. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, policymaker, exporter, executive or simply passionate about Africa's future, this podcast is designed to help you stay informed and identify opportunities across the continent. Subscribe and join us every weekday for your daily insights on Africa. Presented by Scix African Trade Talks. Daily Insights on Africa is produced by the Scix African Trade Talks research team. We compile and analyse information from a range of reputable public sources, including policy papers, government publications, industry reports and leading African business news. We also regularly reference research and news published by tralac (Trade Law Centre) as part of our commitment to providing informed and balanced analysis. Our goal is to help you understand not only what is happening across Africa, but why it matters and where the opportunities lie.
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Tapping Into Africa's AI & Futurist Mind, John Sanei
Mar 2500:21:43Tap to summarizeWhat does the future of Africa look like in the age of AI? In this episode of Scix African Trade Talks, we tap into the mind of Africa's leading futurist, John Sanei, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the continent's future. From mindset shifts to business opportunities, this conversation breaks down what individuals and entrepreneurs must do to stay relevant and how Africa can position itself to lead in a rapidly changing world.
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Property in Zimbabwe with Richard Matengambiri, CEO Rawson Zimbabwe
Mar 900:19:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Scix African Trade Talks, Chad Chawanda sits down with Richard Matengambiri to explore the evolving property market in Zimbabwe and the opportunities it presents for investors, developers, and the diaspora. The conversation dives into how Zimbabwe's real estate sector is developing, the role of the diaspora in property investment, and why strategic locations such as golf estates and lifestyle developments are becoming attractive investment destinations. As part of the broader Africa financial tourism conversation, the episode highlights how property, tourism, and lifestyle developments intersect to create new economic opportunities across the continent. About the Podcast Scix African Trade Talks explores trade, investment, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunities across Africa. Each episode features conversations with business leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping Africa's economic future. Hosted by Chad Chawanda, Intra Africa Trader, entrepreneur, Africa's Most Followed Business Golfer Follow & Connect Follow Intra Africa Trader for more conversations about Africa's financial tourism, trade, and investment opportunities.
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Creating a Digital-First Business from Paarl - Tim Gildenhuys, Founder of Here Near Next
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Episode 3 Breaking Borders: The New Africa Trade Wave
Oct 2400:03:15Tap to summarize🎙️ Episode 3 – Breaking Borders: The New Africa Trade Wave 📅 October 23, 2025 🎧 Hosted by Chad Chawanda – The Intra-Africa Trader Africa is losing over $5 billion every year by trading within the continent using foreign currencies. In this episode, Chad unpacks how new trade systems, digital reforms, and payment innovations are redrawing Africa's economic map. 💰 Trade & Payments: Why using the U.S. dollar for intra-African trade is costing billions and how the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) can make local currency trade faster, cheaper, and fairer. 🌍 Policy Shift: With the end of AGOA, the U.S. Africa trade agreement, Africa faces a turning point. This is more than an ending it's a reset. A call to build regional value chains and strengthen AfCFTA-driven trade between African nations. 💡 Digital Future: From Nigeria's new National Single Window and Trade Facilitation Portal to a flat-rate air freight corridor with Uganda Airlines digital transformation is redefining how Africa trades, travels, and does business. 📈 Key Takeaways: 1️⃣ Trade in African currencies, not foreign ones. 2️⃣ Build Africa-to-Africa supply chains. 3️⃣ Invest in digital trade and innovation the engines of the next decade. Africa's story is shifting from dependence to independence, from fragmentation to integration. This is the new wave of African trade and it's just beginning. 🎧 Subscribe to Scix African Trade Talks: Insights on Africa – The Daily Brief to stay informed on what's shaping Africa's trade, travel, and business future.
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Africa on the Move Travel, Trade & the AfCFTA Momentum 23 October 2025
Oct 2300:03:37Tap to summarize🎙️ Scix African Trade Talks, Insights on Africa Podcast daily brief Episode 2 — "Africa on the Move: Travel, Trade & the AfCFTA Momentum" 📅 23 October 2025 🎧 Hosted by Chad Chawanda , The Intra-Africa Trader 🌍 Episode Overview Africa is on the move literally and economically. In today's episode, Chad explores how new visa-free corridors, rising intra-African trade, and private-sector participation in the AfCFTA are connecting the continent like never before. From Nairobi to Dakar, and from Johannesburg to Lomé, Africa's integration story is accelerating. ✈️ Key Highlights 1️⃣ Travel & Mobility • Senegal & Kenya sign a visa-free travel agreement allowing 90-day stays. • More African nations are adopting bilateral visa waivers, boosting tourism and cross-border business. • Yet a University of Cape Town study shows travel between African states remains costly and complex. → Insight: Africa must harmonize visa systems, go digital, and lower intra-Africa airfares to unleash its tourism & business potential. 2️⃣ Trade & Intra-Africa Growth • Intra-African trade rose 8.5%, while exports outside the continent grew only 0.4% (tralac data). • South Africa is broadening trade with Indonesia & Türkiye, showing the shift toward diversified partners. • Biashara Afrika 2025 Forum in Lomé spotlights AfCFTA-aligned investment and SME expansion. → Insight: Now's the time for African businesses to map new suppliers, distributors, and regional value-chains. 3️⃣ AfCFTA Momentum • Wamkele Mene, AfCFTA Secretary-General, acknowledges progress is slower than hoped intra-Africa trade still at 14%. • On 30 October, NEPAD Business Group Nigeria hosts "Mobilising Africa's Private Sector for AfCFTA," convening policymakers and entrepreneurs to accelerate implementation. → Insight: The private sector holds the key to turning AfCFTA from policy into profit. 💡 This Week's Takeaways 1. Travel faster: Kenya-Senegal visa-free deal opens new service and tourism markets. 2. Trade smarter: 8.5% growth proves intra-Africa sourcing = resilience. 3. Collaborate wider: Attend Biashara Afrika & NEPAD forums to build the next wave of partnerships. 🎯 Closing Thought Africa's story is being written by those who trade, travel, and collaborate across borders. If this episode gave you value, share it with a friend, partner, or investor who believes in Africa's rise. 🎧 Subscribe to Scix African Trade Talks to not miss Insights on Africa series and follow @IntraAfricaTrader for daily trade, travel & AfCFTA updates.
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Insights on Africa episode 1
Oct 2200:04:13Tap to summarize🎙️ Scix Africa Trade Talks — Morning Brief Episode Title: Today in Africa Trade & Travel — October 22 2025 Host: Chad Chawanda — The Intra-Africa Trader Produced by: Scix Africa Trade Talks | Powered by Advocado Digital & Intra Africa Trader Recorded in: Cape Town, South Africa 📰 Segment 1 Trade & the AfCFTA • NEPAD Business Group Nigeria is convening a forum on 30 October themed "Mobilising Africa's Private Sector for AfCFTA" to deepen private-sector engagement. • Somalia's Parliament formally ratified the AfCFTA Agreement (20 Oct), integrating the Horn of Africa nation into the continental pact. • Across the continent, African CEOs view the AfCFTA as a strategic buffer against global tariff turbulence a foundation for regional growth and resilience. • DHL Group announces a €300 million infrastructure and logistics investment across Sub-Saharan Africa, underscoring global confidence in Africa's trade corridors. 🎯 Take-away: AfCFTA momentum is accelerating from political ratifications to private-sector mobilization and major logistics investments. 👉 For business leaders: align your supply chains and partnerships with this continental framework now. ✈️ Segment 2 Travel, Connectivity & Intra-Africa Movement • The International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) projects 15 % growth in African air passenger traffic in 2025, reaching ~113 million travellers a clear sign of post-pandemic recovery. • A new report highlights that many intra-Africa flights still route through Europe revealing a huge gap in direct city-to-city links within Africa. • Air Tanzania has launched a direct Dar es Salaam ↔ Accra service, connecting East and West Africa for stronger tourism and business flows. 🎯 Take-away: Africa's travel sector is booming but connectivity lags behind. Every new route creates fresh opportunities for trade, tourism and investment. 👉 If you work in logistics, hospitality or content creation, follow these emerging routes closely. 🧭 Why This Matters & What You Can Do • Traders & Exporters: AfCFTA ratifications reduce barriers optimize sourcing and logistics regionally. • Travel & Mobility Players: Passenger growth means surging demand for regional hospitality and support services. • Entrepreneurs & Creators: Tell stories of African mobility and trade corridors the audience is continent-wide and growing. 🔔 Quick Headlines Round-Up • 🇸🇴 Somalia ratifies AfCFTA expanding continental reach. • 🇳🇬 NEPAD Nigeria mobilises private-sector AfCFTA engagement. • 💶 DHL Group invests €300 million in Sub-Saharan logistics. • ✈️ African air travel to grow 15 % in 2025 connectivity on the rise. • 🌍 Air Tanzania launches Dar es Salaam ↔ Accra direct route. 🎧 Episode Credits Host & Producer: Chad Chawanda — The Intra-Africa Trader Executive Production: Scix Africa Trade Talks & Advocado Digital Research Sources: NEPAD Business Group Nigeria, AfCFTA Secretariat, Somalia Parliament Press Release, DHL Group Newsroom, IBA Report 2025, Air Tanzania Press Centre. Theme Music: "Scix Africa Soundscape 2025" by Advocado Studios Location: Cape Town, South Africa 📡 Listen & Engage 🎙️ Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube @GlobalBusinessTour 💬 Follow @IntraAfricaTrader on Instagram | LinkedIn | X | TikTok | Facebook 📩 Email: hello@advocado.africa | chad@scixtrading.com
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Faith, Poetry, and Entrepreneurship: The Journey of David Ogundeko
Dec 24, 202400:31:00Tap to summarizeIn 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 entrepreneurship. Tune in for insights on transforming last-mile economies in Africa, scaling businesses, and the pivotal role of AfCFTA in fostering trade across the continent. Episode highlights: 00:25 David Ogundeko's Journey: Faith, Poetry, and Entrepreneurship 03:23 The Redemptive Business Model of Funema 06:05 Transforming Last Mile Economies in Africa 12:33 Challenges and Opportunities for African Entrepreneurs 14:49 The Role of Government and Patient Capital 16:11 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 21:09 The Impact of the AfCFTA on African Trade 25:34 Recommended Podcasts and Books 27:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Unlock Your Business Potential Are you fundable? How do you know—and where do you even start to check? Introducing the AFcFTA 24 Fundable Process, a game-changer for African businesses ready to scale. This proven process helps you assess your fundability, identify gaps, and position your business for growth and investment. Contact us on WhatsApp at +971 55 443 8056 to get the link and start your Fundable Process today. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock doors to growth and success for your business. Get fundable now!
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Empowering Africa Through Technology: A Conversation with Kumbirai Chimukupete
Dec 17, 202400:28:26Tap to summarizeIn 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 in fostering innovation, and advice for young entrepreneurs in tech. Kumbirai also highlights some of EmuDumeni's key projects aimed at supporting smallholder farmers and enabling financial inclusion through innovative technology. Episode highlights: 00:24 Kumbirai's Journey and Early Career 02:07 Founding Umoja Lands and Blockchain Interest 05:09 Merging with Muganot Systems 06:15 Innovations and Prioritizing African Markets 06:40 People, Purpose, and Profits 08:40 Technological Solutions for Rural Communities 16:56 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 21:17 Impact of EmuDumeni on Smallholder Farmers 25:18 Recommended Books and Podcasts 27:21 Conclusion and Farewell Episode sponsor: Are you fundable? How do you know—and where do you even start to check? Introducing the AFcFTA 24 Fundable Process, a game-changer for African businesses ready to scale. This proven process helps you assess your fundability, identify gaps, and position your business for growth and investment. Contact us on WhatsApp at +971 55 443 8056 to get the link and start your Fundable Process today. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock doors to growth and success for your business. Get fundable now!
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