African Perspective

Timilehin Olaiwola is currently an Mba candidate at the Lagos Business School ( LBS), haven worked as an investment banker for 3 years at former Gt Assets Management now Investment One.She is passionate about Sme advisory.Highly analytical and inclined towards problem solving , negotiation and data analytics.

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Dr Wieber Boer is the CEO of All On, a company set up by Shell Corporation with a mission to increase access to commercial energy products and services for underserved and unserved off-grid energy markets in Nigeria, with a special focus on the Niger Delta. Prior to this, Dr. Boer was with the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he was one of the founders of the strategy firm's Lagos office. Prior to BCG, Dr. Boer spent five years with the Heirs Holdings Group in Lagos, playing roles including Chief of Staff to the Chairman, Director of Strategy, and CEO of the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Dr. Boer has also worked in the Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, McKinsey & Company, and with World Vision Mauritania where he managed a USAID funded development project. While conducting his doctoral research in Nigeria for his Yale PhD thesis, Wiebe co-founded AfriOne, the first ISP in North Central Nigeria. He has served on a variety of corporate and public sector boards across Africa, and is also a widely published author and speaker. His most recent book, A story of Heroes + Epics: The History of Football in Nigeria, published by Bookcraft in 2018. Dr. Boer earned a PhD and two Masters degrees from Yale University and a Bachelor's degree from Calvin College, all in history. He spent one year studying political science at the University of Jos, and completed his primary and secondary education at Hillcrest School, also in Jos, Nigeria where he was born and raised. 

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Oladipo Idowu-Agida and recently added 'Pius' to his name, he's the CEO and Founder of DRADROCK Properties; a yound, ambitious and very creative real estate development company operating from Lagos, Nigeria. He describe himself as  a rare blend of focus, drive and creativity; with remarkable passion for People/Organizational Development, Business, Sales and marketing. An outstanding Salesperson he calls himself, well organized, hardworking, thoroughly prepared, positive, enthusiastic, and intensely focused on serving my customers better than anyone else can
Prior to DRADROCK in April, 2017, he was the Sales Manager at Grenadines Homes Limited, Lagos (a member of the Paltonmorgarn Holdings), where he led a team responsible for the business development and pre-launch sales of the $300million Atlantic Resort project.
Before his time at Grenadines Homes, he worked for other subsidiary of Paltonmorgarn Holdings, such as Paltonloitte & Associates, Propertymart Real Estate Investment Ltd, and PM Oil Marketing & Sales Solutions respectively.

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A Place of wealth, still finding her identity; some of us are better and some of us are not. A continent with so many people, if only they could understand who they are and what they are capable of doing, then Africa will be great.
 Fatimah believes that service is the greatest form of leadership, and admitted that acts of service have directed her career path and accomplishments over time.
Fatimah has over 18 years of professional experience, with 12 years spent in the Financial and Banking Industry in various roles/capacity, she is actively involved in community development, working with Hannah’s foundation to raise funds for her adopted orphanage and she also volunteers for Edu Aid NGO as a Mentor to young pupils. 

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Tofunmi Akinseye serves as the Ceo and Publisher of Savvy Magazine Africa, in addition to the overall editorial direction for Savvy, this role is responsible for maintaining the tonal and aesthetic consistency of the Savvy brand across all platforms.   The 27 year old entrepreneur has the desire to shape new sets of mentally independent and self-condent leaders by creating a link between young minds, their potential and audience. Her unwavering belief is that every individual has a potential to be manifested if well invested in, fuelled her thirst do more, for the budding generation.  
As the editor in Chief, Tofunmi has been able to attract clientele extending across the telecommunication company and banking industry; some of Savvy’s partners includes MTNNG, Zenith Bank, UBA Bank, Gtbank, Durex NG, Afrione and other small businesses. She successful leads a team of 5 whom together push and bring the vision into fruition; in strategizing about what Savvy needs.
On this feature, Tofunmi shares her perspective of the current state of Africa as well as the future she sees. 

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Latest episode of African Perspectives

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On the last show of 2018, we have an incredibly powerful conversation with speaker extraordinaire and young entrepreneur, Sibusiso Molimi of AYEYE consulting. We have an honest conversation about the role of motivational speakers in improving society & transforming the way people perceive themselves. Mr. Molimi also challenges us to ask ourselves “What are you willing to sacrifice to get to the next level” in a spirit to take accountability of your future and success. You would be doing yourself a disservice if you don’t tune into this show.

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The Mandela Institute of Development Studies Programme Director, Ian Mashingaidze and the Graca Machel trust Nutrition Programme Manager Rachel Toku-Appiah set the stage for the Regional High Policy Dialogue on Transforming Agriculture held in Maputo Mozambique from the 19th to the 23rd of November. They give us insight into why Agriculture & Nutrition is an integral conversation every African should take part in and why this dialogue is necessary to the development of a sector that provides so much opportunity for economic empowerment for Africa’s large youth population. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #TransformingAgriculture and listen to the live broadcast on Africa Business Radio.

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GAP Medical Winner

Dentrover

This is a Mobile dental unit targeted for the ease of access of remote and under-privileged communities.

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In-vivo and in-vitro propagation of ethno-botanically important indigenous plants with commercial potential

This area of expertise deals with the development of suitable propagation techniques for mass production of selected indigenous plants by using in vivo, vitro, plant tissue culture, techniques for production of plants with improved characteristics and high multiplication rate for commercial purposes. It further relates to plant responses to various environmental stresses (light intensity, UV radiation, temperature and heavy metals) with emphasis on oxidative stress

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The GAP Innovation Competitions are looking for innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel technologies that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the quality of life of ordinary citizens. Categories are in the ICT, Medical, Biosciences and Green economy.

Remember to register for the Business Basics Workshop which will entail vital orientation and preparation for your GAP application.

Winners of GAP 2018 will share in seed funding and cash prizes, as well as receive incubation services with technical and business mentors, intellectual property lawyers and access to The Innovation Hub’s network of industry and government partners.

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INNOVATIONS BROUGHT A STEP CLOSER TO FRUITION AS THE INNOVATION HUB ANNOUNCES GAP INNOVATION COMPETITION 2018 WINNERS

Tshwane, 15 November 2018– A treasure trove of ideas have been added to the Gauteng province’s arsenal to boost the economy and find new solutions as The Innovation Hub – a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) - annouced the winners of the Gauteng Accelerator Programme (GAP) Innovation Competition 2018.

Winners comprise innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs that are working on novel ideas that will improve the efficiency of government service delivery, increase the competitiveness of the local economy and enhance the quality of life of ordinary citizens.

From enviro-friendly ablution and sanitation solutions, to recyclable sanitary wear; improved access to dental care and what promises to be a sure winner for our consumption driven economy – a technological solution that alerts shoppers to the best sales and deals.

The next generation of entrepreneurs will receive commercialisation support and seed funding, and a year-long incubation at of The Innovation Hub’s Business Incubators.

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The Fundi Education Forum #FEF2018 gathered the greatest minds in Politics and Business to discuss the state of Education on the African continent. Nqobani Mzizi, host of "Business Today in Africa" had a chat with His Excellency My Raila Odinga, and they spoke about the deployment of technology for education, access to the internet in Africa for accelerated learning and his personal contribution towards Education in Kenya, amongst other important topics.

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Mr. Tonny Ojobo, the Director of Public Affairs Nigerian Communication Commission in conversation with Adetunji Omotola highlights the mandate of the commission within the Nigerian telecommunication industry and the commitment to ensuring the adequate return on investment for investors
South Africa’s flagship initiatives to support ICT and SME development throughout both country and continent position it as the ideal host nation for ITU Telecom World 2018.
The South African government’s national Digital Society SA strategy aims to position the country as a significant player in the development of ICTs throughout the value chain, accelerate uptake in all socio-economic sectors, increase inclusion, and transform the country into a fully digital society.

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ITU Telecom World 2018 took place in Durban, the third largest city in South Africa, a growing urban setting rich in diversity, cultural amenities, economic growth, history, and natural beauty.
As the official host of the conference, the minister in the Department of Telecommunications and Post of the Republic of South Africa chats to Adetunji Omotola about the key takeaways, he emphasized on the need for partnership on every point, from infrastructure to delivery
South Africa’s flagship initiatives to support ICT and SME development throughout both country and continent position it as the ideal host nation for ITU Telecom World 2018.
The South African government’s national Digital Society SA strategy aims to position the country as a significant player in the development of ICTs throughout the value chain, accelerate uptake in all socio-economic sectors, increase inclusion, and transform the country into a fully digital society.

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Gaming, which is casinos, lottery and gambling at large is a hugely lucrative business with immensely untapped potential on the African continent. This is according to John Kamara, who is the ICE Africa ambassador, and we engage him on the expectation of the conference that they will be hosting in Sandton, Johannesburg in South Africa on 24 and 25 October 2018.

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In the wake of the VBS Bank scandal which was revealed in "The Great Bank Heist" report by Advocate Terry Mudau and Werksman Attorneys, the seems to be blurred lines that existed on the functions of each of the role players, who separately had different functions and were charged with governance and responsibility. We attempt to unpack these roles with the Ms. Kantha Naiker, and Accountant and Executive in her own right.

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Frank Magwegwe is the Founder and MD of Thrive FinWell, on today's show, he chats to Gavin about employees' financial wellness and how it affect your business. High indebtedness, payday loans, staff loans, and garnishee orders are a few examples of why South African employees are severely impacted by financial stress. Employers experience the impact as the combination of these financial challenges puts enormous strain on employees and their ability to perform at work and live healthy and fulfilled lives.
Frank’s view on how employers can impact an effective employee financial wellness programme that can address your employees financial challenges and unlock a more productive work environment.

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3D printing is taking up more of the average manufacturing industry space, organizations around the world are trying to find ways to generate expertise. This scramble for education does not just include universities or companies, but also international governmental associations. Among the government associations, BRICS has recently held their second 3D Printing & Intelligent Manufacturing competition in South Africa.

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On our HR Technology this week, Jackson Szabo, who is the Portfolio manager atKNect365 chats to Gavin about how to reimagine human capacity, he talks holistically about AI’s impact on work, the workforce, impact on business, impacts on employment and impact on training.

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The Brics Future Skills Challenge gave an opportunity for women to showcase their skills in welding. For women looking for a new career or considering switching fields, welding is an especially promising industry. When it comes to “non-traditional” occupations for women, welding can be one of the most vital, in-demand, and rewarding of the skilled trades.

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The entrepreneurs main objective is to get their business off the ground and run operations. Do they focus on the important issue of insurance on their lives as entrepreneurs, where if things would go bad on their lives, what cover is there? We get into that conversation to educate entrepreneurs and partners.

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The BRICS Skills Challenge will be focused on smart factories with Industry 4.0 as a key theme through both the EXPO and the challenge. The expo will have a more detailed focus showcasing the " 4th Industrial revolution and future skills". It will, however, be a very focused event with specific stands allocated to each of the BRICS countries. There will also be meeting areas to encourage Business to Business conversations. Three main areas will be looked at during the challenge: first will be digital which will include Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Data Analytics and High-Performance Computing.

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Covering the BRICS future skill challenge 2018, Gavin chats to Prof. Riaan Stopforth and Damian Mooney about the current in Drone Technology across South Africa and skills development for the future of our economy. Prof Riaan Stopforth & Damian Mooney #BricsFutureSkillsChallange
In its preamble, the BRICS acknowledge the benefits in the opportunities in ICTs - BRICS in Africa summit notes the objectives to promote “Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the 4th Industrial Revolution.

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Lebo Lestoalo chairperson of MERSETA shares the purpose of having the Brics Futures Skills Challenge in South Africa.
In 2018, Chairmanship of BRICS moves to South Africa, and with South Africa hosting the Government summit and the BRICS Business Council Meetings the South African Skills Development Working Group (SDWG) has agreed to host the second BRICS Skills Challenge at Gallagher estate in Gauteng, During October 2018. During the challenge, participants are given specific tasks and deadlines in which to complete them. Participants are judged by panels of specialists from participating countries. The objectives of the Skills Development Working Group are:
· increase bilateral and multilateral cooperation in skills development for Industry 4.0 and other future skills that will facilitate economic growth,
· collaborate for innovation and development of cost-effective learning tools and
· development of a standard qualification framework and new curricula in emerging technologies, to facilitate skills development and raise skills standards.

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The Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down the Marijuana ruling that has been termed historical on the 18th of September 2018. Gavin Smith and Gavin Stansfield chat about some of the implications to watch out for in the workplace. The judgment deal with the constitutionality of the prohibition and criminalization of the use of cannabis by adult persons in their private dwellings. The Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992 (Drugs Act) read together with the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 101 of 1965 (Medicines Act), prohibits and criminalizes the use, possession, purchase, and cultivation of cannabis by any individual in South Africa. The relevant provisions of the legislation are:
1. Drug Act
•Section 4(b) and 5(b)
•Part III of Schedule 2
2. Medicines Act
•Section 22A(9)(a)(i)
•Schedule 7

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The Constitutional Court of South Africa handed down the Marijuana ruling that has been termed historical on the 18th of September 2018. Gavin Smith and Gavin Stansfield chat about some of the implications to watch out for in the workplace. The judgment deal with the constitutionality of the prohibition and criminalization of the use of cannabis by adult persons in their private dwellings. The Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act 140 of 1992 (Drugs Act) read together with the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 101 of 1965 (Medicines Act), prohibits and criminalizes the use, possession, purchase, and cultivation of cannabis by any individual in South Africa. The relevant provisions of the legislation are:
1. Drug Act
•Section 4(b) and 5(b)
•Part III of Schedule 2
2. Medicines Act
•Section 22A(9)(a)(i)
•Schedule 7
The Cannabis judgment undoubtedly has implications for South African society.
Since the initial challenges launched by Prince (as far back as 2002 and 1998), there are now 33 countries (including Australia, Canada, Spain, and Switzerland) around the world that have decriminalized and legalized the use of cannabis. Attitudes towards cannabis have changed, and continue to change, in many countries. These were facts that the High Courts used in support of its ruling and this was mentioned by the Constitutional Court in the Cannabis judgment.
For certain religious groups and persons who make use of cannabis for medicinal reasons, the Cannabis judgment will be seen as a victory for various constitutional rights (including, the right to freedom of religion and the right to privacy).

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Today Africa, we draw your attention to the beautiful country of Cote d’Ivoire and what is happening in that countries art scene.
But first a bit of context.
For those of you who don’t know - Cote d’Ivoire attained independence from the French on the 7th of August 1960. Her first president was Felix Houphouet-Boigny, who ruled the country until 1993. After Felix Houphouet-Boigny ended, Cote d’Ivoire has experienced a coup d’etat, in 1999, and two religious - grounded civil wars. The first two took place between 2002 and 2007 and the second during 2010 – 2011.
Cote d’Ivoire has an income per capita (US$1014.4). She has the largest economy on the West African Economic and Monetary Union constituting 40% of the monetary union’s total GDP. She is the largest exporter of cocoa beans averaging US$2, 53 billion in earnings per year. Cote d’Ivoire also has 100,000 rubber farmers who earned an average of US$105 million per year.

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The organisations that are going to prosper and survive in this age of information technology are those who embrace it and are not afraid to change in order to adapt it into their processes.
Schneider Electric has developed a technology called EcoStuxure for this very reason. Quinton McCutcheon, Head of EcoStuxure joins us to discuss this.

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Dr. Chaesub Lee joins Adetunji Omotola on the sideline of the ITU conference 2018 in the city of Durban South Africa. They discuss the different roles of telecommunication in the global development.

Chaesub Lee is the Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, following his election at the 2014 Plenipotentiary Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea. He took office on 1st January 2015.
Dr. Lee has been involved in the telecommunication and ICT standardization field for 30 years, specializing in areas such as integrated services digital networks (ISDN), global information infrastructure (GII), Internet protocol, next-generation networks (NGN), Internet protocol television (IPTV) and cloud computing.
He started his professional life in 1986 as a researcher at Korea Telecom. After 17 years he took up a role at the country's Electronic and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), where he stayed for the next eight years.
Most recently he worked at the Korea Advanced

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Dr. Chaesub Lee joins Adetunji Omotola on the sideline of the ITU conference 2018 in the city of Durban South Africa. They discuss the different roles of telecommunication in the global development.

Chaesub Lee is the Director of ITU’s Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, following his election at the 2014 Plenipotentiary Conference in Busan, Republic of Korea. He took office on 1st January 2015.
Dr. Lee has been involved in the telecommunication and ICT standardization field for 30 years, specializing in areas such as integrated services digital networks (ISDN), global information infrastructure (GII), Internet protocol, next-generation networks (NGN), Internet protocol television (IPTV) and cloud computing.
He started his professional life in 1986 as a researcher at Korea Telecom. After 17 years he took up a role at the country's Electronic and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), where he stayed for the next eight years.
Most recently he worked at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), and as a senior advisor to the Koreans Ministry, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP).

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Bret Rogers and Gavin discuss ill-fitting executive in an organization and how do you handle a situation like this.
Having been “raised” in companies with healthy talent planning processes, one can easily take for granted the benefits of having a bench of strong internal candidates and few talent crises. We make the case for onboarding or a situation whereby you have a consultant working with the internal team just on a particular project, how do you make sure that you are still able to maintain a healthy organizational culture. Bret highlights what must be avoided and major red lights that could serve as a signal for trouble.

Injecting external talent, nevertheless, is an important aspect in maintaining a healthy and vibrant organization. However, the same processes that help prevent a poor internal selection are not as effective in the case of that occasional external hire. An external hire, unless handled by an experienced professional, is exposed to fewer quality controls to ensure organizational fit.

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Michelle Baron-Williamson, CEO of Managed Integrity Evaluation, joins us to discuss what to do if you think your criminal record is hindering you professionally.
Securing a job in South Africa today is tough for many. Latest figures from Stats SA indicate that unemployment has increased to 27.2% for the second quarter of the year (from 26.7%) – where hiring organizations are more cautious than optimistic about growth in the economy, their markets, and their businesses. Hiring someone with a criminal record is often just not an option.

According to Michelle Baron-Williamson, CEO of Managed Integrity Evaluation (MIE), “In times of instability and evolving change, such as we are experiencing now, businesses particularly tend to become more risk adverse to their gainful investment, including in their people, and take a more inspective and discretionary approach to hire. As a result, we are seeing increasing investment into comprehensive background screening solutions to assist businesses in mitigating against the potential risk of an inappropriate candidate being hired. And if a candidate is found to have a criminal record, his or her job application may not be viewed favorably.”

MIE research shows that uptake of background screening services has grown by 6.77% in the last five years and criminal record screening remains the most frequently requested check by our clients in South Africa. In 2017 alone, the company conducted over seven-hundred-thousand criminal checks, of which 9.91% were found to have a criminal or pending criminal record; from violent crimes to theft and narcotics offenses, crimes against the state, white collar, and other crimes.

“The fact is, having a criminal record – no matter how small or ‘insignificant’ the offense may seem – will haunt a candidate professionally. Just like being ‘blacklisted’ or being recorded as a bad creditor can severely lessen a consumer’s chances of securing credit; having a criminal record could significantly impact

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Quentyn Taylor chats to us about how to reduce the current digital skills' gap in Africa.
Plugging the gap – how businesses can resolve Europe’s digital skills shortage
Digital transformation is revolutionizing the European workplace, with its ability to streamline processes, reduce expenditure and enhance the service offering. Rapidly advancing digital technologies are already being used in hundreds of sectors, including farming, healthcare, transport, education, retail, home automation and logistics. The demand for information and communications technology specialists is growing fast – so much so that according to the European Commission, 9 out of 10 jobs in the future will require digital skills.
At the same time though, 169 million Europeans between 16 and 74 years – 44% – do not have basic digital skills. This means that the benefits that digitization can drive are quite literally under threat as Europe is failing to produce enough IT graduates. What’s worse is that as the pace of technological development snowballs, this gulf is widening. The prospect of 500,000 unfilled jobs in the European IT sector by 2020 is very real and looming.
Businesses cannot expect governments to tackle this crisis on their own. Firstly, disruptive and revolutionary innovations will always affect private companies before they affect the state – because businesses tend to try out new technologies before governments do. As a result, nobody understands the implications of and reasons for the digital skills gap better than the businesses that are directly suffering the consequences.
Secondly, with a capable and trained workforce, businesses stand to benefit enormously from digitization. Any organization, large or small, can contribute to tackling the growing digital skills gap, either by addressing it within their own function or by providing skills training more widely.

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The South Africa Portugues Chamber of commerce celebrated its 5th year anniversary and also held its annual Business Excellence Awards (with Standard Bank as the headline sponsor). Africa Business Radio is delighted to continue our partnership with SAPCC in covering this special event.

The SAPCC Standard Bank Business Excellence Awards are held annually to celebrate the Luso-South African business community’s contribution to the economic vitality and social fabric of South Africa. The Awards recognize excellence in business, personal achievements, innovative practices and outstanding contributions to the community. The format of the Awards has changed this year. The Chamber has increased the award categories from 3 to 8. The categories are 1. Professional of the Year, 2. Small Business of the Year, 3. Large Business of the Year, 4. Franchisor of the Year, 5. Business Person of the Year, 6. Business Innovation Award,7. Entrepreneur of the Year and 8. Mandela Tribute Award.

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The South Africa Portugues Chamber of commerce celebrated its 5th year anniversary and also held its annual Business Excellence Awards (with Standard Bank as the headline sponsor). Africa Business Radio is delighted to continue our partnership with SAPCC in covering this special event.

The SAPCC Standard Bank Business Excellence Awards are held annually to celebrate the Luso-South African business community’s contribution to the economic vitality and social fabric of South Africa. The Awards recognize excellence in business, personal achievements, innovative practices and outstanding contributions to the community. The format of the Awards has changed this year. The Chamber has increased the award categories from 3 to 8. The categories are 1. Professional of the Year, 2. Small Business of the Year, 3. Large Business of the Year, 4. Franchisor of the Year, 5. Business Person of the Year, 6. Business Innovation Award,7. Entrepreneur of the Year and 8. Mandela Tribute Award.

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Rui is a lawyer and Tony is a psychologist, together they call themselves 'The Law of Psychology'. Rui and Tony chat to us about some of the work that SAPCC has been doing over the past 5 years.
The South Africa Portugues Chamber of commerce celebrated its 5th year anniversary and also held its annual Business Excellence Awards (with Standard Bank as the headline sponsor). Africa Business Radio is delighted to continue our partnership with SAPCC in covering this special event.

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The South Africa Portugues Chamber of commerce celebrated its 5th year anniversary and also held its annual Business Excellence Awards (with Standard Bank as the headline sponsor). Africa Business Radio is delighted to continue our partnership with SAPCC in covering this special event. Thokozani and Rui of GrowthMap, both members of the chamber join us to share their experiences of the chamber.

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Smart Ports generally has to do with inter-connectedness of the different components of a port, this can be simply referred to as internet of things, very much different from a smart port but more about inter-connectedness.
Major ports like the Lagos Port Complex, the Tin Can Island Port, Calabar Port, Port Harcourt, Delta Port and Onne Port experience tremendous volumes of sea and road traffic. Trucks and ships converge to carry exports out of the country (mostly commodities like oil) and imports into the country.
Nigeria imports a very high proportion of its consumer goods. Ships descend on the major ports at a relentless pace, serving the almost 200 million people in Nigeria, and much greater numbers in the surrounding regions.”
The volumes seen in Nigerian ports vastly outweighs what we see on even the busiest day in Durban, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.
At Lagos’ ports, it’s not uncommon for trucks to queue for two to three weeks, waiting to get into the port. With poor road networks connecting the port, this has a ripple effect on traffic congestion levels throughout the city and represents a loss of productivity for the local economy.

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Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) is a continental coalition of Civil Society Organizations whose goal is to mobilize and empower African civil society to ensure the realization of environmental and climate justice for all people in Africa.
We are the largest alliance of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) with over 1000 members in over 45 countries in Africa, embodying one African voice on climate and environmental justice.
The formation of ACCER (Africa Climate Change Environmental Reporting) is to allow Africans to report on environmental issues and the theme this year is “changing the African narrative on climate change”. This call is to all journalist who is passionate about the report on the such as a table. The application link is accerawards@pacja.org

PACJA has a vision of a global environment free from the threat of climate change with sustainable development, equity and justice for all; also to develop and promote pro-poor development and equity-based positions relevant for Africa in the International climate change dialogue and related processes.

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Rudi Kruger, General Manager of LexisNexis Data Services joins us to discuss the importance of reference verifications on job applications. On the show, we tackle the following:

•Why is it important for employers and recruitment agencies to do reference checks
•Is there a way employers can verify that what the employee is saying is true?
•It has become a trend to have employees asking friends to act as references on their resume or leave out the reference of employers who could possibly damage their chances- can employers find those employers?
•What are some of the disadvantages and advantages of reference checks?
•realistically speaking how many candidates get reference checks?
•are there specific reference check question employers should be asking?
•How can employers conduct effective reference checks?
•Falsifying credentials are on the rise - can reference checks curb this?

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Saurabh Kumar, CEO at In2IT Technologies joins Gavin Smith to talk about Technology in the workplace and how it can influence and affect productivity and profitability. Here are some of the questions that were examined:

•How can employers use technology to improve productivity and profitability?
•Why is technology important in a business?
•How can ICT help in business?
•How can technology help with employee engagement?
•What is the true impact of technology on workplace productivity?

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Anthropology speaks about the study of historical facts, an attempt to understanding the many different aspects of the human experience through the eyes of history and another element; archeology is considered by some as a branch of anthropology. There are other different branches of anthropology such as cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. Economic anthropology came about as a result of the juxtaposition of two disciplines in the 20th century. Historically, entrepreneurship is in our DNA as African and to further unpack this, Dr. Lulu joins us in the studio.

Dr. Lulu Gwagwa is a multifaceted woman: an accomplished development planner; business leader; and philanthropist. She is a keen writer and photographer who is currently studying philosophy.

Four times a year, she hosts a ‘Girls Lunch’ where she engages young African women on issues facing women in modern society. She motivates them to dream big. “Read widely. Travelling broadens your mind, and it is not as expensive as we think. Build and sustain your networks. Get involved in your community, and in empowering others. But most importantly, invest in knowing yourself,” she says.



Dr. Lulu’s passion for spatial equity has driven her philanthropic work. Two decades ago she founded the Mhakazi Trust to empower the young people of Umzimkulu, some of whom have even graduated from tertiary institutions.

Dr. Lulu is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Lereko Investments, a black-owned investment company, and one of the principals in the Lereko Metier Capital Growth Fund. Dr. Lulu also serves as non-executive director of FirstRand, Massmart and Sun International. She is also the Chairperson of Aurecon Africa and a fellow of the African Leadership Initiative (ALI).

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We shine the spotlight on the most important aspect of business and that is the talent because a well-run hr department improves productivity and aids in maintaining the organizations brand image. It also plays a huge role in developing the organizations' strategy as well as how the employee-centered activities are handled.

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With great power comes great responsibility and professional accountability.
Africa is aligning itself with the rest of the international community’s legal inclination and becoming an ever more litigious country. With attorneys doing work on a contingency, or a “no win, no fee” basis, it is becoming easier and easier to sue and hold a wrongdoer liable.

According to Legal Risk Advisor, Samantha Baleson of Aon South Africa, the working professional faces many challenges and obstacles when executing their job or mandate. “Primary to that is the duty and responsibility that they hold towards their clients, regardless of whether or not they have a contract with those clients and regardless of a fee being charged.”
It is imperative for all professionals across the board, including the financial advisory sector, to consider their risk exposure and embark on a proactive and sound risk management strategy with a professional insurance broker by their side, to advise of any exclusions and build a well-rounded insurance solution for themselves and for their business

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Gavin chats to the National spokesperson of LIMUSA Mr. Dlozi Matooane. At the 2018 Mining Indaba kicks in Cape Town issues of health and safety in the mining industry were prioritized. With increasing reports of mining incidents, one wonders what needs to be done to avoid or prevent all the safety issues crippling the mining industry. Mr. Dlozi narrates the current situation of Health, Safety and Environmental Quality in the South African Mining industry, highlighting what is lacking and what should be done. He also accuses some mining companies such as Sibanye Gold etc of neglecting and downplaying the issue of workers' safety in the mine sites. We also spoke about the National Health Insurance Insurance Framework that's currently in the implementation stage.

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Ethiopia is treating Saturday explosion that killed 2 people and wounded many others as an assassination attempt on PM #AbiyAhmed 30 Gov. officials reported to have been arrested already. The Prime Minister of Algeria disclosed that the country's foreign reserves fell by $7.3 billion already in 2018 and a further decline of $5 billion by the end of 2018. According to the oil ministers from the two countries, South Sudan and Sudan to begin production and exportation of crude oil.

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When examining how technology is impacting HR, it’s useful to break down the HR lifecycle into its key components. This can be done in many ways but we like to break it down into three simple stages:
•GET THE JOB- Recruitment, and onboarding
•DO THE JOB- Training, culture, and productivity
•GET REWARDED- recognition and performance management
New tech solutions are starting to permeate all three stages of the HR lifecycle. Below are the top 5 emerging trends that we have identified:
•TREND #1: Increasing use of AI-powered candidate matching tools
•TREND #2: Tech-enabled employee referrals as a recruitment channel
•TREND #3: Replacing tedious generic corporate training with personalized online learning
•TREND #4: The rise of free/ low-cost HR management tools that aggregate health insurance
•TREND #5: Crowdsourcing employee feedback to inform culture, recognition and performance management

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Nurses make up the largest number of healthcare professionals in Africa and this will also put a spotlight on the industry and bring in a different narrative during this timely trend this month.
We had a chat with Nadine Nunan | Scientific Affairs & Education Manager at 3M about the Internation Nurses day 2018, we discussed some of the following:
- Importance of having access, investment and growth as being key elements in health as a human right
- Investment and Economic growth
- Investment in human development is key to the sustainable development of Africa's Nursing sector
- Challenges facing the sector
We also Unpack role of nurses as being key to people-centered approach health care; Core elements of an effective health system based on the right to health.

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Grant Wilkinson, Executive, Global Business Solutions joins us to unpack the dynamics of employees' questionable social media remarks and how businesses can manage it.
Social media is an extremely powerful tool. No longer is being published on a platform - that the entire world can see - the sole domain of print media and limited to a selected few. Anyone can become a published author thanks to the Internet and social media.
This is an incredibly powerful tool; however, some may abuse this power and, in the process, bring their employers into disrepute. The case of Hanniker v One and Only Cape Town (Pty) Ltd – 26 CCMA 8.37.9 illustrates this point:

•An employee published a comment on Facebook which allegedly brought his employer (a hotel) and the hotel’s security manager into disrepute.
•She – the employee – claimed that her comments were valid and were posted in reaction to an incident that the security manager was negligent.

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Johan Botes joins us to discuss the different dynamics to managing human resources during mergers and acquisition taking note that what's most important is the capacity needs for the new operation. It is important also for employees to be protected while also taking note that the business survival is of great priority.
Johan Botes heads Baker McKenzie’s Employment Practice Group in Johannesburg. Johan is experienced in employment law and labor relations, focusing on South African and sub-Saharan African employment law and employee relations. He regularly advises multinational clients on industrial relations, employment negotiations, labor dispute resolution, changes management, and organizational restructuring.
Johan's practice spans a range of industries including financial services, consulting, fast-moving consumer goods, aviation, pension funds, media, retail, manufacturing, and mining. He also focuses on corporate restructuring, employment litigation, advising and assisting with collective bargaining and trade union recognition, managing relations with trade unions, acting as a negotiator for management teams, managing industrial action, employment disputes, transfers of undertakings and employment law implications of such transfers, and optimizing contracting models.

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At least 80 new delegates from different countries were sworn in as Members of the Pan African Parliament following elections in a number of African States and rotation within delegations. Out of this 80, about four or more were fro South Africa including Julius Malema, Thoko Didiza, Mandla Mandela etc.
Mudzithe had a chat with Hon. Thoko Didiza and Mandla Mandel and thier views of the parliament just few hours after being sworned in and also disuss some of their concerns with regards to the agenda and roles of the parliament in the development of Africa as a continent.

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The week ending 11th May 2018 saw MTN been sanction by Iran in their scramble to extract about €60million from its Iranian business; Naspers sells their stakes in Flipkart to a sizable chunk; Ecobank opens applications to 2nd to Fintech challenge and leaders in several African tech ecosystems are embracing the enablement of digital and business policies.

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The Sixth Ordinary Session of the fourth Parliament of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) took place from 7 to 18 May 2018 at the PAP precincts in Midrand, South Africa. Deliberations of this Session guided by the overall theme: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.’’
H.E Moussa Faki MAHAMAT, Chairperson of the African Union Commission is expected to address the Plenary on the State of the African Union. Among others, the session will discuss and make resolutions and recommendations on matters and issues that include the Europe-Africa Forum on the Challenges and Opportunities of Migration Flows; the Report on the African Union (AU) Year of Combating Corruption; and the Report on Repealing Defamation Laws to Promote Press Freedom.

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The Sixth Ordinary Session of the fourth Parliament of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) will take place from 7 to 18 May 2018 at the PAP precincts in Midrand, South Africa. Deliberations of this Session will be guided by the overall theme: “Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa’s Transformation.’’

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Organized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.

Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Mastery. He is a highly sought-after international speaker and has spoken to CEOs
and Senior Management from global Fortune 500 companies.
Michael Jackson has over 30 years of strategic business, marketing, and communications experience. Born in Britain, then London educated and trained in business strategy development and communication, he has worked personally for business leaders such as Richard Branson and Bill Gates, as well many other
leading global businesses such as Qatar Airways, HP, Goodyear, and Barclays.

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Sam is the founder and Managing Director of Lisacars formerly known as Lisabank. He's been an entrepreneur in the automotive and retail industry for more than 30 years. Sam had a sitdown with Mudzithe, give his best advice as the lesson from his 30 years entrepreneurship journey.

Lisacars was Established in 2010 with the realization that many people would love to own a car. We began with 2 staff members and one branch. Today in 2017 we have five branches in Gauteng, a diverse and strong team of 150 and a management team that has over 150 years’ experience in the motor industry.

LisaCars gives car buyers the benefit of test driving and examining vehicles. Most repossessed automobiles are available through the auction process. By visiting LisaCars Repossession Warehouse, you are assured of a professional, quality purchase. We pride ourselves, in offering wholesale cars at rock bottom prices. We offer over 300 quality affordable cars, you as a client are able to purchase by paying cash or obtaining finance through all major financial institutions.

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As a global conference speaker on Change, host Michael Jackson has already spoken at nearly 3000 conferences around the world to critical acclaim.
We bring you Business leaders, gurus, icons, entrepreneurs and thought and opinion shapers.
We provide insight into what makes these people tick and uncovers ideas and thoughts that you can apply to your life and career.
A natural storyteller; Jackson engages naturally with his guests and it’s compulsive listening.
Stephen Hawking has called this century, ‘the century of complexity’. The moment mainstream culture awakens to the complex nature of reality. The realization that while the universe is comprised of some controllable and predictable elements, it’s largely uncontrollable, unpredictable and emergent.

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The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, Pretoria in conjunction with South African government agencies, is planning to convene a trade and investment workshop on 24 April 2018. 

Objectives: 

To introduce South African stakeholders to the UAE’s 2018 trade and investment strategy.
To examine current investment trends and climates in both countries.
To discuss trade and investment opportunities within various sectors. 
To identify trade and investment gaps/niches in the market.
 
Long term: 
To promote trade and investment between South Africa and the UAE.
To foster outbound trade and investment to the UAE.
To enhance existing economic relations and increase trade and investment volumes between South Africa and the UAE.

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Starting as a social-cultural group of 11 close family friends in 2008, YAPS has flourished into an established NPO catering to the cultural, educational and social development and strengthening of the Portuguese culture. Our roots are in Portugal but our branches stretch throughout South Africa.

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Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and
Personal Mastery. He is a highly sought-after international speaker and has spoken to CEO
and Senior Management from global Fortune 500 companies.
He has dedicated his life to the transformation of global consciousness and his ultimate
desire is to empower people to take charge of their lives and create a brighter future for
themselves, their community, their country and the planet.
He is a prolific speaker and presenter and has an amazing ability to combine solid content
with a humorous and dynamic presentation. People from all walks of life, from shelf packers
to CEO’s, have been transformed and inspired by Robin’s presentations.
He is continually being featured on radio and television shows, in newspaper and magazine
articles, and video conferencing presentations. Robin has traveled and spoken extensively;
he has mastered the art of communication and uses his gift of understanding group
dynamics, to deliver a powerful and life-changing message.
He has a very diverse background in construction, sales, and retail, and it was in 1995 that he
discovered his passion for people development whilst working as Programme Director for the
RALI project, a rich and dynamic multicultural Youth Leadership programme.
Robin’s most successful programmes are his "Success is a Choice" motivational
presentation, the "Victim to Victor" programme and the four-week "Mind Power" course. His
workshops and presentations have had an impact on the lives of more than 500,000 people
throughout the globe in Corporate, NGO, Government, Educational, and Public sectors.

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Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business-incubation
industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine
incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Allon is the author of two best-selling entrepreneurial books – Lose the Business Plan and What to Do
When You Want to Give Up. He hosted the first national radio show on entrepreneurship in South Africa
in 2004; wrote and hosted the first South African prime-time entrepreneurship reality television show;
and created and published an ongoing entrepreneurial cartoon strip. Allon is currently hosting his sixth
season of the popular The Big Small Business Show on Business Day TV and is a regular columnist for
Entrepreneur Magazine.
Allon is a co-founder of the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation South Africa and Rural Roots and is on the
advisory and judging boards of numerous local and international NGOs and entrepreneurial awards.
His passion for and focus on the development of entrepreneurs attracted the attention of the World
Economic Forum (WEF) which, in 2008, recognized Allon as a Young Global Leader.
As an accomplished international speaker, Allon was invited to speak at the 2011 WEF Annual Meeting
held in Davos, Switzerland. In 2011, he was also invited to become a member of the WEF’s Global
Agenda Council on Fostering Entrepreneurship, making him one of 15 recognized global experts in
the field. More recently, he became a member of the WEF’s Global Future Council.

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Organized by The South African Portuguese Chamber of Commerce, three international legends in the fields of Mind Power, Change, Growth, and Entrepreneurship came together in one venue to share their best advice ever in business and life generally.

Allon Raiz is regarded both locally and globally as a pioneer and maverick in the business incubation industry. He is the founder and CEO of Raizcorp which, according to The Economist, is the only genuine incubator in Africa and which currently supports over 500 businesses.
Robin Banks is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of Mind Power and Personal Mastery. He is a highly sought-after international speaker and has spoken to CEOs
and Senior Management from global Fortune 500 companies.
Michael Jackson has over 30 years of strategic business, marketing, and communications experience. Born in Britain, then London educated and trained in business strategy development and communication, he has worked personally for business leaders such as Richard Branson and Bill Gates, as well many other
leading global businesses such as Qatar Airways, HP, Goodyear, and Barclays.

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You cannot be the best “you” if you are do not know who you are and what you have. This book contains tips that you need on the journey of self-discovery. Having discovered yourself you need to tune in to your God-given purpose as it gives meaning to life. There are chapters dedicated to motivation and encouragement which is the fuel you need on your success journey.

It provides nuggets on how to be organized and effective. Not only does this book help you to plan but it also gives you an urge to implement what you plan. May you be inspired to go to another level of performance in order to achieve superior results. Excellence in execution is a differentiator between those who live successful lives and those who fail to maximize their existence. Having this book in your hands is critically important having read it, implement what you have read and seen your life change.

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15 – 17 May 2018 hosted in Lagos, Nigeria Radisson Hotel
The time has come for African leaders and coaches to come together and accept that coaching belongs on the continent as one of the levers that can enhance leadership capability in all forms of organization existence.
For the African continent to prosper, it should have prosperous regions. For African regions to prosper, they have to have successful member countries, and these countries should not only have great leaders, they should have great coaches.
Leadership greatness begins with leadership coaching, in one form or another. In the African tradition, the healing profession and traditional authority are one such good examples of how coaching has made it possible to pass on, from one generation to another, the art and practice of same.
Coaching is one of the cornerstones of indigenous knowledge systems. Modern schools of thought on coaching, borrow a lot from how our ancestors have always passed on the practice of any of their crafts through coaching and mentoring.
If you are a coaching executive in a corporation, public or private, or in government and even in the non-governmental sector, you ought to be here. If you are a highly respected professional in any discipline, or just a C-Suite or other executives, you may want to join us, and you will come out richer as we shape the malleable role of coaching in leadership development for Africa’s growth.

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Africa Innovation Summit (AIS) under the patronage of President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Pedro Pires of Cabo Verde, taking place from 6th to 8th June 2018 in Kigali, Rwanda. The Summit will include an Exhibition by up to 50 African firms (start-ups and SMEs) to showcase innovations taking place on the continent.
The AIS has partnered with Enterprise room, a transformation consultancy specializing in starting, sustaining, and accelerating businesses, to drive the sourcing and selection of up to 50 Innovations across the continent, to be showcased at the Summit. The CEO of Enterprise room, Tracey Webster, said “We are delighted to partner with the AIS and believe the innovations selected to be showcased at the Summit will have a unique opportunity to engage the right stakeholders when it comes to discussing and unlocking blockages in the eco-system that are preventing solutions from going to scale, or ideas being commercialized.” AIS firmly believes that the solutions are in Africa and innovators need to be at the table architecting a conducive environment for Innovation to thrive in Africa.

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As African Union members state gathers in the city of Kigali, Rwanda to sign a pact(AfCFTA) that will form the largest single market in the world.
As far back as January 2012, Heads of state and the principals of the African Union adopted a decision to establish a Continental Free Trade Area by an indicative date of 2017. The Summit also endorsed the Action Plan on Boosting Intra-Africa Trade (BIAT) which identifies seven priority action clusters: trade policy, trade facilitation, productive capacity, trade-related infrastructure, trade finance, trade information, and factor market integration.

With about 35 countries signing this agreement form the beginning excluding the most populous country in Sub-Saharan Africa; this will create the largest single market globally, what does this mean for African businesses and the concept of 'Doing Business in Africa'
African Continental Free Trade Area - What Does This Mean For 'Doing Business in Africa'?

African Continental Free Trade Area - What Does This Mean For Doing Business in Africa?

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Oil prices fall this Monday morning as the US added Four new drilling points leading to higher output which is said to drive oversupply of the commodity in the coming days.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $62.14 a barrel at 0739 GMT, down 20 cents, or 0.3 percent, from their previous close.
Brent crude futures were at $65.99 per barrel, down 22 cents, or 0.3 percent.
Egypt which has become the prime territory for risk-hungry debt traders for the past 15 months, could be upstaged by other emerging markets as it begins to cut rates to spur the economy.
Exxon Mobil Corporation is working in partnership Pakistan’s large businesses on a proposal to build and supply the country’s third import terminal for liquefied natural gas, according to the nation’s minister for maritime affairs.

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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has said it is in talks with its Governors to unravel strategies that are effective and efficient in closing Africa’s $170 billion infrastructure investment gap.
Nigeria’s External Reserves are steadily heading towards the $50 billion mark.
About N658.56 billion was received by the Federal Government of Nigeria from oil and non-oil sectors, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Economic report.

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About Three decades the concept of single aviation market was first proposed by the then 54-member African countries.
Earlier this year 2018, during the first AU General Assembly in 2018, 23 African states, including South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, have launched a single aviation market in a bid to boost connectivity, reduce fares and stimulate economic growth on a continent widely considered the most expensive and inconvenient to fly around.

The first phase of the Single African Air Transport Market which officials hope it will eventually replicate the European or Asian Common Aviation Area, which allows airlines from member states to fly between any member state. Airline executives, as well as industry analysts, welcomed this move as a “seismic event” but cautioned that much more work was needed to create genuinely open skies in Africa.
David hosted Mr. Miya, a Senior Manager: Government Strategy, Corporate Compliance, Consular Services and Document Procurement at Fragomen’s Johannesburg office, to discuss the implication of the recent announcement of 23 African countries signing Africa's Single Aviation Market.
This is one of the major moves towards achieving the ambitious Agenda 2064 which is tagged ‘The Africa We want; A Shared Strategic Framework for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development.
In its implementation, Agenda 2063 is leveraging on past and current initiatives which include: the Lagos Plan of Action, The Abuja Treaty, The Minimum Integration Programme, the Programme for Infrastructural Development in Africa (PIDA), the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP), The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), Regional Plans and Programmes and National Plans. It is also built on national, regional, continental best practices in its formulation.

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The role of mentorship (it takes a village to raise an entrepreneur)
Entrepreneurship (and entrepreneurship education) has long been lauded as a solution to economic marginalization – a way to get disenfranchised young people in particular into the economy.

African continent is rich in diversity – in language, culture, and perspectives – which has fostered innovation and creativity across a broad spectrum of categories – TechCrunch
This modern-day scramble for Africa also has nothing to do with the colonization of African territory by European powers between 1881 and 1914 but is rather about the hunt for the Next Big Thing. From Cairo to Kigali, Cape Town to Lagos, Nairobi to Accra and Kampala to Dakar, tech hubs are rising faster than the cities that contain them. – Forbes Africa
According to CEO Sundar Pichai, Google is committed to supporting African entrepreneurs; Google announced the Google Developers Launchpad Africa, a new hands-on comprehensive mentorship program tailored exclusively to startups based in Africa, which will provide African startups with over $3-million in equity-free support.
Several incubators are currently springing up across Africa hosting accelerator as well as incubation programs, these two terms often overlap.
When it comes to funding, we are now talking about Angel Investing, Seed Capital, as well as Private Equity Firms, Focusing mainly on SMEs segment.

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In the spirit of celebration, we join Africa Leadership Academy as they celebrate 10 years of developing and educating the new breed of young leaders in Africa.

We are speaking to Amjab Bashir who is a member of the European Parliament and Tijani Babatunde Folawiyo is a Nigerian businessman. He is the managing director of Yinka Folawiyo Group; our conversation is about the current trends in Leadership across Africa from the perspective of a businessman and a politician.

The Decennial Indaba brought together ALA alumni, staffulty, and alumni staffulty to the African Leadership Academy (ALA) campus to celebrate the community that has been built over the last 10 years and chart the course for ALA's future. ALA’s Indabas are gatherings for ALA community; they provide the perfect opportunity for members of the network to reconnect with old friends, meet other members of our community who share their passions, and renew our focus on the African continent. As 2018 marks ALA's decennial year, we are hosting the biggest Indaba in ALA's history. The Decennial Indaba will be held on ALA's campus and will feature special guests and speakers.

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As Nigeria returns to Eurobond Market since February 2017, the demand attracted what DMO terms a 'peak order book' of more than $11.5 bln. The US$2.5bn offering divided equally between 12- and 20-year debt instruments, at rates of 7.143% and 7.696% respectively.
The bond market remained scantily traded in today’s session. We, however, witnessed slight buys on the short end of the curve (2019s - 2022s) towards the close of market, as market players took positions in anticipation of a lower clearing rate on the 2021 bond at tomorrow’s auction.
The Niger State government has applied for two oil blocks in a bid to turn it to oil-producing state. Against the background of periodic challenges with the supply and distribution of petroleum products, the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) approved the list of firms to be selected for the rehabilitation, operation and maintenance of its refineries at Kaduna, Warri and Port Harcourt last month

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The Democratic Republic of Congo joins Chad in negotiation for debt relief with trading partners; with the appointment of investment bank Lazard as an advisor. IMF has stopped Kenya from accessing a $1.5 billion standby credit facility last June after failing to agree with the government on a reduction of the fiscal deficit. Qatar injected roughly $43 billion into banks in 2017 after a Saudi Arabia-led boycott resulted in a drop in deposits.

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The Nigerian National Assembly has requested the National Executive to submit an N800bn($2.208bn), the supplementary budget which it said to owe marketers in an attempt to end the lingering fuel scarcity across the country.
World Bank to support Nigeria’s power recovery with $2.6bn. Nigeria external reserves to hit 54 months high of $45bn.
Nigerian Stock Market Records 0.08% Gain as Market Breadth Closes Negative; Down by -1.13% Week on Week.

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Salum Awadh is a renowned strategy and financial consultant based in Tanzania, covering the East African region, with about seven (7) years of experience in providing advisory services in the areas of business development, management, finance, investment, transactional advises, private equity and venture capital services, deal structuring, project management, risk management, socio-economic development, research and training.
He is the Founder and CEO of SSC Capital, a Finance and Investment advisory firm offering solutions in funds management, private equity transactions, Crowdfunding corporate advisory, corporate restructuring, and M&A.
The firm has recently launched an intermediary fund called EA Export Fund
He has served a diversity of clients from the government institutions, corporate, international investors, SMEs and not-for-profit institutions in a variety of sectors in Tanzania. Salum also works as a transaction advisor helping Tanzanian companies to raise both equity and debt from regional and global private equity and venture capital firms, advice on divestments, deal structuring, and M&A.

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The petroleum retail industry has evolved over the past three decades – in terms of structure, layout, ownership, and technologies. Processes are more streamlined through integrated process and systems, from mechanical DU, tank gauges, to electronic, automated Desktop Underwriter (DU) /Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG) and Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC), and integrated Point of Sale (POS), Back Office System (BOS) and Hours of Service (HOS).

But the traditional forecourt model where the processes are manual is, once again, ripe for disruption. Take for example the process of filling up your tank and purchasing goods at the convenience stores. With technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics, the possibilities are endless.

If we have a look at macro-trends in the Retail Energy sector – including environmental concerns, new forms of biofuels, price pressures, and the advent of driverless cars – they are changing the game for fuel retailers. Our classic petrol forecourt scene may not be around for much longer, as forward-thinking energy players use advanced technologies to redefine the forecourt experience.

Petrol stations are under pressure from a number of retailers as they look to adapt to changing demographics (digital natives, millennials), and new technologies like e-commerce, robotics, mobility, and the Internet of Things (IoT). All these trends are upending site operations and customer service.

Here are a few ways to deliver new offerings and value propositions, enabling forecourts to evolve in the future – enhancing customer engagement, marketing efficiency, business capability:
- A shift to format fewer forecourts
- Smart Payments
- Loyalty on steroids
- On-demand, drone delivery
- Electric charging
- Integration into connected cars
- Beyond energy for autonomous cars
- New business models to complement or supersede

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Pete da Silva – CEO of the Jasco Group- joins us to discuss why the time is right for companies to take proactive action and consider alternate energy solutions in order to lessen the company’s impact on the environment and importantly, save some money.

Jasco has recently very successfully implemented a solution which has reduced their carbon footprint by 50% - So Pete offers useful advice in this discussion.

The approval of the Carbon Tax Bill has been in the making for a while, with the most recent development being South Africa’s cabinet approval of the release to parliament. It may be finalized and gazetted sooner than we think. It is not only the ever-increasing cost of electricity that is driving companies in South Africa to rethink their energy consumption and strategies, but the imminence tax imposed on an organization’s carbon footprint is driving a greener thought process too. South African companies are going to have to adopt a new approach to energy conservation with the ultimate impact on climate change by reducing the emission of greenhouse gasses.

Photovoltaic (solar) energy as an alternative energy source is now gaining traction in the South African market and as the cost of hardware decreases, the solution becomes financially more viable. Further driving this is the impact of Eskom’s proposed 19.9% increase. It becomes even more apparent that a long-term alternative energy solution is the solution to preventing a hefty carbon footprint tax whilst reducing the ever-increasing cost of energy.

One very effective (consumption and cost wise) solution is to look towards photovoltaic projects that leverage an area of a company’s real estate that is costly and doesn’t generate any benefit in terms of revenue – a company’s car park.

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- Augmented/Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Chatbots take center stage
- They’ll combine to radically change the ways in which we interact with the world
- Business leaders must prepare for a very different reality in 3-4 years

2018 will see the continued advancement of some key technology realms: most notably in the areas of Virtual and Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and voice-enabled chat and Chatbot interactions.

Each of these technology themes is at different levels of maturity on Gartner’s hallowed Hypercycle, with some poised to fall into the trough of disillusionment this year, while others already start their steady ascent upwards on the slope of enlightenment.

Trying to analyze each technology theme on its own, however, is the wrong approach. These are evolutionary, not revolutionary changes – they coalesce into one another, feeding off each other’s developments, creating something entirely new.

At those points where they converge, the magic happens. They will fuse together to reshape the ways in which we interact with the world around us, with each other, and completely alter the nature of the business.

MPUMI NHLAPO is a recognized thought leader, writer and public speaker on Digital Transformation. He spent over 10 years building Intervate Solutions, a start-up business in the Technology sector, with his partners, which they grew to become the leading Microsoft Solutions Provider in Africa.

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In 2017, The Nigerian Stock Exchange emerged as the world's 3rd best-performing stock market following the 43% year-to-date return recorded by the All Share Index during the year.

The Stock Exchange on the 9th January 2018 maintained its impressive performance as the All Share Index rose above the 40,000 mark for the first time in three years, Specifically, the Index rose to 40,362.97 points yesterday from 39,849.65 points on Monday, the highest since October 2014. Market capitalization which opened at N14.181 trillion inched by N182 billion to close at N14.363 trillion.
The volume of shares transacted rose by 27.52%, with 770.89 million shares valued at N7.89 billion traded in 7,395 deals as against the 604.53 million shares worth N16.17 billion exchanged in 5,769 deals previously.

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The Federal Government says it has generated over N3 trillion since the commencement of Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy. Source THE SUN

The solid minerals sector contributed N3.5bn to the Federation Account between January and November 2017, the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said. Source Punch

The federal government said the Tin Can Island at Apapa Port in Lagos declared 160% increase in agricultural exports last year. Source Thisday

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, said yesterday that agriculture sector created six million jobs in the last two years. Source Leadership

Obaseki Signs MoU With China Harbour For Devt Of Gelegele Seaport - Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Harbour Engineering Company Limited (CHEC), for the development of the Gelegele Seaport and other transport infrastructure in the state. Source Leadership

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Tunisia’s annual inflation rate rose to 6.4 percent in December, it’s the highest rate since July 2014, from 6.3 percent in November, official data showed on Monday. Source Reuters Read More

Angola will hold a foreign exchange auction on Tuesday, the first since the central bank announced it would shift from a currency peg to a trading band, two banking sources said on Monday. Source Reuters

South Africa’s net foreign reserves rose to $42.927 billion in December from $42.689 billion in November, the Reserve Bank said on Monday. Source Reuters

Libya earned $14 billion in oil revenues in 2017, nearly three times more than in the previous year, allowing it to halve its budget deficit, the central bank said, amid a partial recovery in oil output despite continued political and economic turmoil. Source Reuters

China’s Richest Woman Made $2 Billion in Just Four Days - A share surge at Country Garden Holdings Co., China’s largest developer by sales, has sent Vice Chairman Yang Huiyan’s wealth up by $2.1 billion -- and that’s just in the first four trading days of the year. Source Bloomberg

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Nigerian Equities market closed on monday on a positive note, as NSEASI appreciated by +2.38% to close at 39,849.65 basis points as against +0.64% appreciation recorded previously.

The Bond market traded on a relatively quiet note, with slight sell at the close of market offsetting some initial buy interests on the long end of the curve. Average bond yields consequently inched up by 3bps to 13.57%.

Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited led the top 10 stockbrokers on the Nigerian bourse for the year ended December 29, 2017.

The appointments of Mr. Balogun and James Ilori to the Board of Legacy Pension Managers (“Legacy Pensions”) come in the wake of the acquisition by FCMB Group of 60 percent of the company, raising its interest to 88%.

The Nigerian equity market set off the New Year on a laudable note as most indicators across board closed in the green during the period under review.

In line with post-listing requirements of the Nigerian Stock Exchange for quoted companies, Zenith Bank Plc hereby informs you of the scheduled commencement of the closed period for trading in the bank's shares on January 8, 2018, in respect of the Audited Accounts and Financial Statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2017.

The Federal Government of Nigeria Savings Bond offer for January opens today the 8th of January 2018 and will remain open for five days until the 12th of January 2018.

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African perspective - Theo Botha

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African Perspective - Philani Mthembu

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African Perspective - Ryan Hogart

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Food subsidies at work should not be “added benefits”. In fact they may be a way to attract and retain staff (especially Millennials).
That's according to 60% of Fortune 500 companies, including the likes of Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Deloitte and Goldman Sachs, who offer some form of food benefit to staff.
The cost to company however is high - but technology and the rise of food delivery apps in SA combined with favourable tax laws provide an answer.
OrderIn, local food delivery app has worked with SARS to incorporate tax-deductible meals into its app offering a virtual canteen of cuisines to businesses.
Companies can register and offer employees an 18% to 45% tax break on all food ordered with OrderIn during office hours. There are only a handful of countries in the world that have such favourable tax laws.

Want to attract and retain millennials? Food subsidies are not “added benefits”, they’re a business imperative. That's according to 60% of Fortune 500 companies, including the likes of Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Deloitte and Goldman Sachs, who offer some form of food benefit to staff. The cost to company however is high, or at least it used to be, until OrderIn, a food delivery app, which offers a virtual canteen of cuisines and an instant tax back benefit to employees.

“We want to change the way people order in by using technology to create more value for all our customers – from the time conscious corporate to the cash-strapped consumer,” says OrderIn founder and CEO, Dinesh Patel.

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In Conversation with Tomi Davies, ABAN + Lagos Angel Network, Parminder Vir is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Ryan, Angel Investor.

We are in conversation with Benjamin Meltze, Natalie mend, Abubakr Abdullah, Joan Mneney.
Africa’s early stage investor community came together from 15th to 16th Nov. 2017, for the 4th annual African Early Stage Investor Summit – #AAIS2017. This exclusive investor-only event, hosted at Workshop17 in Cape Town, South Africa, unites key stakeholders in the ecosystem from across the continent to exchange best practices, share lessons learned and plot the roadmap for the future.

This theme ‘START-SCALE-EXIT’ F(o)unding Great Startup Teams Poised For Global Success’ focuses on the role investors play in working with startup teams to scale internationally and ultimately exit. Topics key to this year’s event will for example be:

expanding from Africa to the world;
building international syndicates;
taking startup teams from idea to exit;
angels exiting to VC’s.

The World bank Digital Accelerator, XL Africa, Showcase 5 out of 20 entrepreneurs.

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Africa’s early stage investor community came together from 15th to 16th Nov. 2017, for the 4th annual African Early Stage Investor Summit – #AAIS2017. This exclusive investor-only event, hosted at Workshop17 in Cape Town, South Africa, unites key stakeholders in the ecosystem from across the continent to exchange best practices, share lessons learned and plot the roadmap for the future.

This theme ‘START-SCALE-EXIT' F(o)unding Great Startup Teams Poised For Global Success’ focuses on the role investors play in working with startup teams to scale internationally and ultimately exit. Topics key to this year’s event will for example be:

expanding from Africa to the world;
building international syndicates;
taking startup teams from idea to exit;
angels exiting to VC’s.

The World bank Digital Accelerator, XL Africa, Showcase 5 out of 20 entrepreneurs.

We are in conversation with Benjamin Meltze, Natalie mend, Abubakr Abdullah, Joan Mneney.

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World Bank’s Digital Acceleration Program, XL Africa was at the Africa Angel Investor Summit 2017, through which top 20 African start-ups showcased their business models. These businesses have traction with digital services and products on the market now, and are seeking Series A capital between $250,000 to $1.5 million.

XL Africa (https://www.xl-africa.com); is a five-month acceleration program designed to support the scale-up of top 20 startups from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), selected from some 900 applicants.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship At The Centre of World Bank's Agenda For Africa - XL-Africa

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We are what we think. What we think is determined by our ability to learn; and the basis for learning is established in our first 1,000 days of life. It is during those early years that we lay the foundation for endless possibilities.
Erika is a Portfolio Manager at Innovation Edge, a key part of her role is challenging investees to apply their skills to a space that is often unfamiliar to them. This involves helping them to re- imagine their ideas to solve challenges that they did not necessarily set out to solve. This is frequently where the real innovation happens.

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We're introducing news things on the show and I'm proud to announce that we will have a Personal Finance feature.
The contributor to this segment is Adam Helper who is an accredited Financial Advisor. We first get to find out who he is, then we're discussing how to maximise your retirement savings. You don't wanna retire poor, right?

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“Today’s investment in Enterprise Development is Tomorrow’s Security of Supply”
The ABSA Enterprise Supplier Development provides both the public and private sector with the opportunity to showcase their leading verified Black Owned Suppliers.
HOSTED BLACK OWNED SMME’s Over 400 verified black owned business from across sectors.

PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS / BUYERS Procurement professionals have the opportunity to SOURCE from over 400 of these highly rated SMME’s in order to meet your preferential procurement and supplier development needs!

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As we know that the way we conduct business today is ever changing, you see this change frequently through the term coined as digital transformation or in essence the digitalisation of business. Sarah is taking to the stage during the Smart Procurement conference to distil what this digitalisation means today and how procurement processes can be simplified to drive business forward. Cloud technology is proving to be a key catalyst towards driving business growth; addressing the need to streamline business process, increase rapid time to innovation, gaining operational improvements and saving on costs.

We understand that with this technological innovation and development, comes much uncertainty- not knowing how this software-as- a- service solution works, or what potential it offers business, what it looks like and how it works.

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The Kenya supreme court ruling overturning the election and calling for new ones, the official verification of results in Angola, continuing troubles resulting from Lesotho and Zambia elections -- calls for an examination on what can be done to improve the electoral process.

On this show, we have conversation about the following:

. How do we Make Election Commissions truly independent.
. How do we Remove political party and incumbent administration advantages by ensuring full access to state media by opposition parties (quota system of air time) and resources.
. Giving actual power to the decisions of international election observers.

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Tourism is the second largest contributor of FDI after Agriculture;
Kenya’s economy will grow at a healthy pace in 2017. The economy is supported by a strong rebound in exports and steady (though somewhat slower) gains in private consumption. The slow growth in credit – which stems from the government’s decision to cap interest rates – curbs business investment. Uncertainty about the coming presidential election also dampens investor sentiment. Growth of real GDP will gradually rise, reaching 6.5% per year in the medium term. To fully benefit from the region´s tourism potential governments and stakeholders should work together to address issues such as infrastructure, security and sustainability by integrating the right policies and regulations.

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In this episode, we will be focusing in Lagos, Nigeria. Sub-Saharan African tourism has grown by an average of 4.3% per year since 2008, outpacing the global average of 3.2%, this growth is expected to continue reaching over 45 million arrivals by 2018. The Increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), new trade partnerships, access to international capital and rise of the middle classes will help the continent live up to its tourism potential. However, governments and stakeholders need to develop the right strategies and regulations to maximise the benefits of tourism. Huge opportunities for tourism development exist in sub-Saharan Africa, with international arrivals expected to reach over 45 million visitors by 2018, this will be driven by strong economic growth and increased flight capacity.

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Dipolelo Moime of Lerato Advisory Group join the host of Business Today  in Africa for his weekly Africa Business Report.

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The Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) says that less than three per cent of tourists visiting Africa annually choose Nigeria as their tourism destinations.
Consumer goods firms beat recession, revenue up by N160bn.
Africa loses 4-5% of its GDP because of weak infrastructure – Akinwumi Adesina.
Nigeria budget, despite being signed into law, still being amended.
Headline Inflation in June 2017 to Decline to 16.1%.

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