SCIX African Trade Talks

SCIX African Trade Talks

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.

SCIX African Trade Talks

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...

SCIX African Trade Talks

SCIX African Trade Talks

🎙️ 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....

SCIX African Trade Talks

🎙️ 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...

SCIX African Trade Talks

🎙️ 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...

SCIX African Trade Talks

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,...

SCIX African Trade Talks

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...

SCIX African Trade Talks

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:...

SCIX African Trade Talks

Andile Africa is CEO of the Automotive Industry Development Center. The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) is a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) which is an agency of the Gauteng Department of Economic Development.  The AIDC was established as a support centre to strengthen global competitiveness in the local automotive industry and to bolster the position of Gauteng as an automotive industry destination of choice.  The AIDC has accelerated economic growth within the automotive industry through strategic partnerships with government,...