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In this session, Mr. Edward Galante tells us how and why Mangwana Capital came to be established in Zimbabwe, and the investments they have made and continue to make under the private equity fund.  Edward Galante is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Mangwana Capital (Pvt) Limited, an investment advisory firm. He is the founder of Houses For Africa -Zimbabwe Private Limited (HFA), they have developed over 2400 residential medium density housing as well as 10,000 units of high and medium density stands.  www.mangwanacapital.com    Books; The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman

In this episode, Mr. Fazal Habardeen tells us how he has reengineered travel for Muslims with CrescentRtaing and Halal Trip, having experienced the difficulties of finding basic faith-based needs as a frequent Muslim traveller.  Mr. Fazal Habardeen is the Founder and CEO of CresentRating, the World's leading authority on Halal Travel providing insights, research, consultancy, training and rating services to every sector of the Tourism industry from Government bodies to hotels. CrescentRating has grown across the Middle East, South Asia, Western Europe and the rest of Asia. Halal Trip (2014) was launched along with a mobile app to become the trusted trip advisor for Muslim travelers.   Book recommendations;  The Rihla by Ibn Battuta  

In this episode, Ms. Angela Njehia tells us that despite our leaders passing various policies, sustainability isnot just a thing of the leaders; it is a collective responsibility for each one of us to ensure that we survive; find and explore the different ways to doing things to achieve more sustainable solutions and results for our environment. Ms. Angela Njehia is a Founding member and Director of Tierranjani Africa, a Boutique Tourism Consultancy based in Nairobi that operates across Africa. She has 15years of experience in sustainable tourism working in Kenya and across Africa. Angela has extensive knowledge of African tourism currently having a footprint of her work in over 10 African countries, having worked as a tourism practitioner and later transitioned to tourism development.  Angela is the first East African to be accredited as a Hospitality Food Waste Management consultant through The Pledge; and a certified coach and auditor of the Green destinations.  www.tierranjaniafrica.com  Book recommendations: Dreams in a Time of War by Ngugi wa Thiong'o  The Leader who had no Title by Robin Sharma 

In this episode, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang tells us that all the different stakeholders in tourism have to be satisfied with the outcomes for meaningful tourism to work. Not only the guests, but the host communities and the employees have to be happy in that environment.  Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arlt is the founder and CEO of the Hamburg-based China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) one of the leading experts on the biggest global outbound tourism source market- China. He has been connected to China and tourism development for more than 40 years. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang is a full time professor for International Tourism Management at the West Coast University of Applied Sciences Germany and a visiting professor at universities in China, UK and New Zealand.    E-book recommendations; COTRI Weekly Meaningful Tourism Weekly www.china-outbound.com   

Mr. Vincent Mohau Motholo is the Chief Financial Officer of the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is the Chairman of the South Afrcian Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). In this session, Mr. Vincent talks to Chad about his role at SAICA, and emphasizes that technology has readily availed digital data to help us in decision making, understanding behaviour, understanding where trends are going, and anticipate what the future may look like. He also talks about his 5 personal values for leadership.  Vincent is an experienced chartered accountant. He leverages professional exposure, career progression and knowledge building gained over a 15-year profession, marked by substantial development and success. His interests are in the fields of finance, governance, strategy and innovation.  Book recommendations; Boardroom Dancing: Transformation Stories from Corporate by Nolitha Fakude Betting on a Darkie: Lifting the Corporate Game by Mteto Nyati

In this episode, we feature Ms. Namubiru Patience Hilda, a Domestic Taxes Officer with the Uganda Revenue Authority who has a passion for Taxes and Trade. She is an author and member of the African Tax Research Network (ATRN), and a part of the research unit of African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF).  Ms. Patience tells us how the Intra-African small businesses by women and young people are considered informal and invaluable in some countries, and therefore making it difficult to track such revenue.   

In this episode, we speak to Mr. Nicolas Vonthron the Chief Executive Officer at Mama Money which is the World's First social business money transfer operator that uses the advances in modern technology to provide a purposeful and low-cost money transfer solution. He talks about the responsibility that Mama Money feels to help immigrants overcome their challenges by not only employing them, but also supporting them to save money through reducing the costs of sending money to/from their loved ones.  For more information, visit www.mamamoney.co.za  Book Recommendations; Sapiens: A brief history about Humankind by Yuvai Noah Harari Art of Happiness by Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler 

In this episode, we speak to the Country Representative of the Global Green Growth Institute to Rwanda (GGGI Rwanda) -Mr. Okechukwu Daniel Ogbonnaya, an International Development Professional with practical knowledge on the institutional dimension on climate change and adaptation in developing countries. He has also acquired knowledge management expertise supporting the co-construction of knowledge between the national and international development actors/organisations through learning, listening, responding to and disseminating the knowledge generated during Green Growth Planning and Implementation.  Mr. Ogbonnaya tells us how they are taking on issues related to entrepreneurship, unemployment and business to another level of thinking by creating awareness that we can change how business is done today through transitioning to a more sustainable business model, Green Growth and Greenpreneurship.   Book recommendations; The Business of Building a Better World by David Cooperrider and Audrey Selian. Podcast- sustain267 hosted by Pato Kelesitse. 

In this episode, we speak to Dr. Aderemi Banjoko an avid private trader and investor in the Global Financial Markets with experience of over 20 years. He also has a passion for educating and enlightening others on wealth creation and financial literacy which lead to the creation of NextGenFL Limited. He speaks to us about how technology has made it easier to open up brokerage accounts, have access to the global stock exchange on your smart phone or laptop in the comfort of your home or on-the-go.   Book recommendations; Secrets of the Milllionaire Mind; Mastering the inner game of wealth by T. Harv Eker  7 Powers; the foundations of Business Strategy by Hamilton W. Helmer 

In this episode, we speak to Maryben Omollo who is the CEO of Greeneseal Limited. She is now listed among Africa's Top 40 Under 40 for 2022. She shares her inspirational journey from losing a job to starting her own business and is now scheduled to receive a Humanitarian Award in recognition of the impact she is creating by employing and empowering young single mothers. Book Recommendation: Eat that Frog: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get more done by Brian Tracy    

In this episode, we speak to Vuyani Tati a Group Finance Manager at Startupbootcamp Afritech. He provides further information about Startupbootcamp, a business accelerator program, and he also emphasizes the important areas of concentration when it comes to Impact Investing and capital raising for startup founders.    

In this episode, we speak to Fortune Gamaya the founder of Luminary Advisory and Consulting. Fortune has worked as an organization development strategist for more than 15 years across a variety of industries, and she has had the pleasure of working with many different cultures across the continent. She speaks to us about the future of work in Africa post the pandemic and the major shift in the workplace as well as how Organization Leaders can be future-proof and evolve in their leadership style.  Book Recommendation: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer

In this episode we speak to Ms Kristin Wilson Strategy Lead at Spurt. She speaks to us about Spurt and their objective is to make businesses more efficient and more profitable. She also discusses about opportunities in the health sector in Nigeria, challenges in getting funding for startups and more..   Book: Aristotle for Everybody by Mortimer J. Adler Podcast: Theories for change by Spurt

In this episode we speak to Holger Vogt Managing Director at AMENA Africa. He talks to us about his move to Africa, the need for market entry research and strategy for start ups and entrepreneurs, using localising international business strategies to assimilate into the the Africa market sphere and more.. Books: Robert Kiyosaki Why "A" Students Work for "C" Students and Why "B" Students Work for the Government: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Education for Parents

In this episode we speak to Ms. Viola Sawere is the Regional Trade in Services Expert at the  Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat. She is also a trade consultant and expert on regional integration policy, international trade policy, private sector development and multi- stakeholder dialogues. She speaks to us about trade barriers affecting the Africa in economy. The trade reforms and policies for regional integration in Sub-saharan region  that are in place to improve the efficiency of resource allocation and more…  

In this episode we speak to Mr. Afshon Wallace Ngige the Founder and CEO at AfriDelivery . The the number Digital Mall & Food Delivery Service in Zambia.  He speaks to us about his entrepreneurial journey, the key lessons learnt when starting a business in a country as a foreign resident, the mile logistics market in Africa and more… PODCAST : MENTORSHIP UNCOMPLICATED BY AFSHON WALLACE NGIGE

In this episode we speak to Ms Dimakatso Malwela an entrepreneur, a women’s activist and CEO of Nhlakanipho Investment ( NKPI) Holding. She speaks to us about tourism in Africa from the low hanging fruits, key players and lessons we can learn from them to how AFCFTA can facilitate in the growth of the tourism sector. Book Recommendation: The Entrepreneur Mind: 100 Essential Beliefs, Characteristics by Kevin D. Johnson

In this episode we speak to an accomplished tech entrepreneur Mr. Ismael Belkhayat Founder of Chari (Ecom and Fintech app for retailers) to name but  a few. He speaks to us about how we should use technology to make lives better for our African continent, How AFCFTA has opened up the market sector for entrepreneurs and more…

In this episode we speak to Ms Oreoluwa Somolu Lesi Founder / Executive Director at Women's Technology Empowerment Centre W.TEC, an avid reader & Director at Patabah Books Limited and a budding podcaster at The Other Room Podcast. She speaks to us about her mission to Empower women across Nigeria and Africa through technology and more… Book recommendation: Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez  Podcast: Hello Monday by Jesse Hempel (LinkedIn) Women’s prize for fiction by Zawe Ashton

In this episode we speak to Mr. Malik Shaffy Lizinde, the Country Manager for AMI (African Management Institute) and founder of Chap Chap a fast food brand with healthy options in Kigali, Rwanda. He speaks to us about lessons learnt from his entrepreneurship journey. He also speaks to us about AMI (African Management Institute) and the support they are giving to Africa entrepreneurs across Africa. He then talks about the importance of branding for businesses and more.   Book & Podcast Recommendations: Books:  Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight Always start with why by Simon Sinek Podcast: Goal'd In Africa by Sarah Murungi