Unlocking Africa

Episode #9 with Inez Willeboordse who is the Managing Partner of JobnetAfrica.What We Discuss With Inez WilleboordseWhat significant changes have occurred in African recruitment over the last decade?How has the pandemic affected the recruitment process for companies in Africa?What are some of the nuances in the recruitment process that you only encounter in Africa?How can African companies, both foreign and domestic, attract top talent?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss The Impact of Policy on Closing Africa's Digital and Financial Divide with Michelle Chivunga? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Inez on LinkedIn at InezWilleboordse, and Twitter @JobnetAfricaDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Episode #8 with Michelle Chivunga who is the Founder and CEO  of Global Policy House.What We Discuss With Michello ChivungaWhat are the positive and negative impacts that policy is having on the African digital economy?Are African governments embracing future technology?Is the use of digital currencies the solution to Africa's payment issues?What is being done to ensure that people are not being left behind by rapid digital developments?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss  Moving Back to Africa With a Purpose. Professional Footballer to Farmer with Shalom Bako? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Michelle on LinkedIn at MichelleChivunga, and Twitter @michellechivungDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Episode #7 with Shalom Bako who is the Managing Director of AFRIVANA.What We Discuss With Shalom BakoHow do you identify the best opportunities in African agriculture for you?What steps should you take when moving back to Africa?How big are Africa's agricultural opportunities?What can you do to better educate yourself and increase your chances of success in African agriculture?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss How to Use Blockchain to Unlock Africa’s Potential. Digital Path to Political and Trade Transparency with Shadrack Kubyane? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Shalom on LinkedIn at ShalomBakoDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Episode #6 with Shadrack Kubyane who is the Co-Founder of Coronet Blockchain and is also referred to as Africa's Blockchain Baron.What We Discuss With Shadrack KubyaneIs blockchain late to Africa, or has it arrived just in time? What benefits does blockchain provide from an Africa perspective? How can blockchain be utilised to improve intra-African trade?Why and in what circumstances would you integrate blockchain technology into the operations of a small business in Africa?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Expert Advice on How to Enter African Markets Successfully. Africa Market Entry and Expansion with Bolaji Sofoluwe? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Shadrack on LinkedIn at ShadrackKubyane, and Twitter @ShadrackKubyaneDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Episode #5 with Bolaji Sofoluwe who is the Managing Director and Founder of ETK GroupWhat We Discuss With Bolaji SofoluweHow have people's perceptions of doing business in Africa changed over the last decade?What are the most common obstacles that international businesses face when doing business in Africa?Has the pandemic altered the way African markets are entered and expanded?How can African countries increase  the attractiveness of investment opportunities?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Open Skies for Aviation in Africa. A Pipe Dream or an Achievable Reality with Jon Howell? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Bolaji on LinkedIn at BolajiSofoluwe, and Twitter @BlajayPlease visit the ETK Group website for more information on how to improve your chances of successfully entering African markets: www.etkgroup.co.ukDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Episode #4 with Jon Howell who is the CEO and Founder of AviaDev.What We Discuss With Jon HowellHow has the covid pandemic impacted the African aviation industry?Opportunities and challenges faced by private aviation companies in Africa.What impact will AfCFTA and other African Trade Arrangements have on the African aviation industry?Will we see improvements in Africa's aviation infrastructure, consistency in fees and increased interconnectivity?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Renewables in Africa. Africa’s Roadmap for a Renewable Energy Future with Tony Tiyou? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Jon on LinkedIn at JonHowell, and Twitter @JonRHowellAviaDev Africa 2022 - Learn more about the event which will be taking place in the treasure island of Madagascar!Discover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Episode #3 with Tony Tiyou who is the Founder, CEO and Editor in Chief of Renewables in Africa.What We Discuss With Tony Tiyou:How to enter the renewables industry in AfricaWhat are the current or most common renewable energy sources in Africa?Can Africa make the transition from energy generated through fossil fuels to energy generated through renewable sources without impacting its economic growth?Do regulatory regimes in Africa make it easy or difficult to invest in renewables in Africa?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Africa’s Changing Role and Identity in Global Supply Chains With Adebayo Adeleke? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Tony on LinkedIn at TonyTiyou, and Twitter @RenewablesafriDownload Tony's FREE guide - 9 ways to make your business more sustainableDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Episode #2 with Adebayo Adeleke who a US Army veteran, President & CEO of Adebayo Adeleke LLC, and  Founder of Supply Chain AfricaWhat We Discuss With Adebayo Adeleke:How culture influences and defines supply chain management practices in AfricaThe type of solutions that are needed to overcome supply chain challenges in AfricaWhat needs to be done to make Africa’s supply chain infrastructure a lot more efficient, effective and economicalDo African countries have a specific supply chain management identity? And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss ethical and sustainable sourcing in Africa with Shalom Lloyd? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter at @TerserAdamuConnect with Adebayo on LinkedIn at AdebayoAdeleke, and Instagram at adebayoadeleke_consultingDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Episode #1 with Shalom Lloyd who is the Founder & Managing Director of Naturally Tribal Skincare, and Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of eMQT.What We Discuss With Shalom Lloyd:When doing business in Africa, how important is it to understand the culture?How do you decide which country to start doing business in?What strategies can you implement to ensure that you’re not here today and gone tomorrow?How and why you should integrate yourself into your value chain, and embed yourself into your full supply chainThe importance of having robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards for your company when doing business in AfricaAnd much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my intro show where I discussed what the concept of the show is, who I am and why you should listen to the Unlocking Africa podcast? Make sure to check out Intro episode: Terser Adamu | Why you should listen to the Unlocking Africa Podcast!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Shalom on LinkedIn at ShalomLloyd, and Twitter @ShalomLloydDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here

Intro Episode with Terser Adamu who is an International Trade Adviser, Africa Business Strategist, and also the Founder and Host of the Unlocking Africa Podcast.Terser Adamu brings you his own take on how to unlock Africa’s economic potential in the 21st century. This is delivered through thought provoking discussions with innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers and business leaders who are unlocking Africa’s economic potential.What we discuss during this intro episode:The concept of the showWho I amWhy you should listen to the Unlocking Africa podcastAnd much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesLike this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuDiscover how Verto’s solutions can help you accept payments, manage expenses, and scale with ease here