The 2nd Edition of The Africa E-Market – Navigating Financial Uncertainty for Business Resilience and Growth
📅 Date: January 29, 2025
📍 Powered by: ExtelHunt Africa
🤝 Proudly Sponsored by: Fidelity Bank, Extel Water, Olive Microfinance Bank, SMP IT
Event Overview
Building on the success of the last Africa E-Market, 📌 Missed the last event? Get keynotes here. This edition brought together top business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to discuss “Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Strategies for Business Resilience and Growth.”
This landmark event provided actionable strategies for businesses to adapt to economic shifts, leverage financial tools, and drive sustainable growth in Africa’s evolving digital economy.📍 Catch up on this year’s event! Watch it here. Password Uzrm4E!.
Welcome to Africa – The Future of Trade & Innovation 🌍
Speaker :Dr Joan Mwende Kiema Ngunnzi
Welcome to Africa, a land of boundless opportunities, rich resources, and unstoppable innovation. A continent where borders are bridges, collaboration fuels growth, and trade unlocks prosperity.
Dr. Joan envisions an Africa that trades within itself, harnessing the power of 1.3 billion people and a $3 trillion market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This is not just a dream—it’s a revolution in progress.
Africa’s New Dawn: Trade, Unity & Growth
🚀 Trade Without Limits – A future where African businesses thrive together.
💡 Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Showcasing homegrown solutions to global challenges.
🤝 Collaboration Over Competition – Strengthening industries through shared knowledge.
🌱 Economic Independence – Reducing reliance on foreign markets and building a self-sufficient Africa.
🏆 Global Competitiveness – Elevating Africa as a key player in the world economy.
How ExtelHunt Africa is Leading the Change
At ExtelHunt Africa, we believe in Africa’s potential. We are connecting businesses, empowering entrepreneurs, and creating opportunities that drive the future of trade across the continent.
✅ Bridging Borders – Facilitating trade, partnerships, and investments across Africa.
✅ Amplifying African Voices – Showcasing innovation, industries, and local expertise.
✅ Building a Stronger Network – Hosting events, forums, and collaborations that fuel economic transformation.
This is Africa’s time. This is Africa’s trade revolution.
Join the movement. Shape the future. 🚀
Key Insights from Our Speakers – Africa E-MARKET 2025
Innovation & Business Adaptability in Africa
🔹 Speaker: Mazi Dr. Sam Ohuabunwa
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- African businesses must embrace innovation and agility to stay competitive.
- Technology is a game-changer for entrepreneurs looking to expand their market reach.
- Agility and adaptability are key to overcoming financial and operational challenges.
- Digital transformation is key—leveraging technology helps businesses overcome challenges and unlock growth opportunities.
- Collaboration between industries fosters resilience and accelerates business expansion.
- African entrepreneurs should invest in continuous learning and adaptability to thrive in unpredictable markets.
💡 How ExtelHunt Africa Helps:
ExtelHunt Africa connects entrepreneurs with industry leaders, policymakers, and investors. Through strategic networking, mentorship, and business forums, we empower African businesses to embrace innovation and expand their market reach.
Industrial Development & Digital Transformation
🔹 Speaker: Dr. Uche Ogah (Former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, President of Masters Energy Group)
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Industrial growth and digital transformation are crucial for Africa’s economic independence.
- Public-private collaboration is essential for accelerating industrial development.
- Digital solutions can enhance traditional sectors like mining and steel, increasing efficiency and profitability.
- Investments in local manufacturing and infrastructure will strengthen Africa’s economy.
💡 How ExtelHunt Africa Helps:
ExtelHunt Africa facilitates industry-wide discussions, cross-sector collaborations and innovation, that drive industrial transformation and economic expansion. While also ensuring that businesses can embrace digital transformation and tap into industrial growth opportunities.
Financial Instruments for Intra-African Trade
🔹 Speaker: Dr. Ken Opara (Executive Director, Fidelity Bank Plc)
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Traditional banking solutions supporting trade include:
✅ Letters of Credit (LCs): Reducing payment risks for cross-border transactions.
✅ Cross-border payment systems (PAPSS): Eliminating USD dependency for intra-African trade.
✅ Export credit guarantees & supply chain financing: Enabling businesses to scale with better liquidity. - Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) are critical for SMEs, providing:
✅ Fintech solutions: Faster, more affordable transactions (e.g., Flutterwave, M-Pesa).
✅ Crowdfunding & blockchain: Unlocking alternative funding sources.
✅ Microfinance & leasing: Supporting small traders and emerging exporters. - Challenges: Lack of awareness, regulatory barriers, and limited scalability hinder access to finance.
- Action Plan: Strengthening collaboration between banks, fintechs, and trade enablers is key to increasing access to finance.
💡 How ExtelHunt Africa Helps:
ExtelHunt Africa bridges the gap between businesses and financial institutions by facilitating knowledge-sharing, partnerships, and investment opportunities. Through our events, businesses gain direct access to banks, fintech companies, and trade finance experts, making it easier to secure funding and expand operations.
Fiscal Policy and Intra-African Trade: Unlocking Growth
🔹 Speaker: Ben Akabueze
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- Africa’s trade potential remains largely untapped – Intra-African trade is only 17%, compared to Europe (70%) and Asia (60%).
- Major challenges include:
🚧 High tariffs and trade restrictions.
🚧 Limited industrialization and fragmented markets.
🚧 Poor financial systems and inadequate infrastructure. - Fiscal policies can accelerate trade by:
✅ Offering tax incentives and subsidies to businesses.
✅ Harmonizing tax policies across African nations.
✅ Investing in transport, energy, and digital infrastructure. - AfCFTA represents Africa’s best chance to boost trade, but success depends on strong policy coordination and private-sector participation.
💡 How ExtelHunt Africa Helps:
ExtelHunt Africa provides a strategic business platform that connects policymakers, financial leaders, and entrepreneurs to drive practical solutions for intra-African trade. Through our conferences, networking opportunities, and business matchmaking, we empower businesses to navigate regulatory complexities and maximize AfCFTA benefits.
Resilience Strategies in Economic Uncertainty
🔹 Speaker: Fanen Acho (Former World Bank Consultant)
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- The African business landscape is constantly shifting—companies must prepare for financial shocks.
- Businesses should focus on:
- Flexible strategies that allow adaptation to economic fluctuations.
- Economic uncertainties are inevitable, but businesses can prepare through adaptability and strategic planning.
- Leadership and financial discipline to maintain stability.
- Strategic partnerships to foster growth and access new markets.
- Diversifying income sources and investments can mitigate financial risks.
💡 How ExtelHunt Africa Helps:
ExtelHunt Africa provides a resilience roadmap for businesses, offering mentorship programs, expert-led discussions, and real-world case studies to help companies thrive in uncertainty
🌍 The Future of Intra-African Trade: ExtelHunt Africa’s Role
Africa’s economic transformation hinges on collaboration, innovation, and financial inclusivity. ExtelHunt Africa is committed to:
✅ Connecting African businesses to new markets and investors.
✅ Driving policy discussions that foster an enabling environment for trade.
✅ Empowering entrepreneurs with knowledge, funding access, and digital tools.
💡 Join ExtelHunt Africa in building a stronger, more integrated African trade ecosystem! 🚀
📢 Be part of the movement! Connect, collaborate, and grow with us.
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