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Would You Leave the UK for Zimbabwe? Thousands of Zimbabweans have built lives abroad. But what happens when someone decides to go the other way? In this episode of Scix African Trade Talks, in collaboration with Insights on Africa, Chad Chawanda speaks with Tawanda Mushonga, an entrepreneur who left the UK and returned to Zimbabwe. Why did he return? What opportunities did he see? What has he learned from doing business in Zimbabwe? And would he make the same decision again? It's a conversation about diaspora, entrepreneurship, opportunity and what it really means to return and build in Africa. Host: Chad Chawanda - Intra Africa Trader & Founder of Insights on Africa Guest: Tawanda Mushonga - Diaspora Returnee & Entrepreneur Scix African Trade Talks × Insights on Africa African business stories. African experiences. African opportunities.

From Idea to Customers: Building a Business in Zimbabwe What does it really take to start a business in Zimbabwe, find your first customers and turn an idea into a growing company? In this episode of Insights on Africa, Victor Madzedze, Founder of Yarutso Car Hire, shares the journey of building his car rental business from startup to a national operation in Zimbabwe. We get into the realities behind the journey: how he found his first customers, the mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid, what he learned along the way and what it takes to scale a service business in the Zimbabwean market. Whether you are building in Zimbabwe, elsewhere in Africa or from the diaspora, this is a practical conversation about turning an idea into a real business. In this episode, you'll learn: * How to move from an idea to your first customers * The realities of building a business in Zimbabwe * Common mistakes when starting out * How to scale a service-based business * Lessons from building Yarutso Car Hire Guest: Victor Madzedze - Founder, Yarutso Car Hire Host: Chad Chawanda -  Intra-Africa Trader and Founder of Insights on Africa Insights on Africa Learn. Connect. Grow. Build.

Fundable: Funding Africa and the Future of AI with Mark Kleyner What does it really take to become fundable in Africa and how could AI change the future of investment? In this episode of Fundable, we sit down with Mark Kleyner, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Dream VC, for a conversation about capital, entrepreneurship and the future of Africa. Mark shares his journey into venture capital, the lessons he has learned along the way, and his perspective on Africa's evolving funding landscape. We explore what investors are looking for, what entrepreneurs need to understand about raising capital, and what it takes to build businesses that are truly fundable. We also look ahead. As artificial intelligence changes how businesses are built, operated and scaled, what could this mean for African entrepreneurs, investors and the continent's next generation of companies? From funding Africa today to understanding the opportunities of tomorrow, this is a conversation for anyone building, investing or looking for opportunity across the continent. Fundable is an Insights on Africa series in collaboration with Scix African Trade Talks, bringing entrepreneurs, investors and capital closer together.

In today's episode of Daily Insights on Africa, we explore why Africa is entering a new phase of economic integration, moving beyond agreements to implementation. We unpack the latest insights from the WTO on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), discuss why stronger research and evidence-based trade policy matter, examine Africa's push to finance industrialisation, and look at the growing call for African countries to process minerals like lithium before export instead of shipping raw materials abroad. We also cover encouraging developments in agriculture and regional trade, including West Africa's drive towards rice self-sufficiency, Uganda's first processed beef exports to Ethiopia, Ethiopia's record coffee export earnings, and Tanzania's new digital trade platform. If you're an entrepreneur, investor, exporter, policymaker, or simply interested in Africa's economic future, this episode will help you understand what these developments mean and where the opportunities are. Join Insights on Africa, our community dedicated to learning, connecting and growing through practical knowledge, business opportunities and intra-African trade. #DailyInsightsOnAfrica #AfCFTA #IntraAfricaTrade #Trade #Investment #Africa #Business #Exports #Manufacturing #Agriculture #Mining #Entrepreneurship #ScixAfricanTradeTalks #InsightsOnAfrica

Africa 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.

Daily 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.

What 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.

In 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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.

🎙️ 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: [email protected] | [email protected]

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 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!

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 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!

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, and the valuable lessons learned from playing golf.    Episode highlights:   00:21 Meet Justice: Director of Financial Services 00:39 Justice's Background and Passion for SMEs 02:00 Challenges Faced by SMEs 03:39 The Importance of KYC 05:18 The Fundable Process 07:22 Role of Community Platforms 08:14 Lessons from Golf 10:04 Book and Podcast Recommendations 11:30 Conclusion and Call to Action