

{"id":1063,"date":"2025-01-30T14:01:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T14:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extelhuntafrica.com\/?p=1063"},"modified":"2025-01-31T09:40:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T09:40:27","slug":"the-2nd-edition-of-the-africa-e-market","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extelhuntafrica.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/30\/the-2nd-edition-of-the-africa-e-market\/","title":{"rendered":"Recap: The 2nd Edition of The Africa E-Market \u2013 Navigating Financial Uncertainty for Business Resilience and Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h1><strong>The 2nd Edition of The Africa E-Market \u2013 Navigating Financial Uncertainty for Business Resilience and Growth<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> January 29, 2025<br \/>\n\ud83d\udccd <strong>Powered by:<\/strong> ExtelHunt Africa<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Proudly Sponsored by:<\/strong> Fidelity Bank, Extel Water, Olive Microfinance Bank, SMP IT<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Event Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Building on the success of the <strong>last Africa E-Market<\/strong>, \ud83d\udccc <strong>Missed the last event?<\/strong> Get keynotes\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/extelhuntafrica.com\/index.php\/2024\/11\/20\/africa-e-market-and-strategic-business-conference-highlights-takeaways-and-next-steps\/\"> <strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. This edition brought together top business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to discuss <strong>&#8220;Navigating Financial Uncertainty: Strategies for Business Resilience and Growth.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This landmark event provided actionable strategies for businesses to adapt to economic shifts, leverage financial tools, and drive sustainable growth in Africa\u2019s evolving digital economy.\ud83d\udccd <strong>Catch up on this year\u2019s event!<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/rec\/share\/8a5auePSKV_sy47mOIX4azcLrAnNG-j6S8vF8IVDQmU8cQ19-s4NczP7ppq0Vh7p.n91y2SsdjjTB5ytr?startTime=1738138228000 Passcode: Uzrm4E!.\">Watch it <strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <strong>Password<\/strong> Uzrm4E!.<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h2><strong>Welcome to Africa \u2013 The Future of Trade &amp; Innovation<\/strong> \ud83c\udf0d<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;591&#8243; animation=&#8221;Fade In&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Speaker<\/strong> :Dr Joan Mwende Kiema Ngunnzi<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to <strong>Africa<\/strong>, a land of boundless opportunities, rich resources, and unstoppable innovation. A continent where <strong>borders are bridges, collaboration fuels growth, and trade unlocks prosperity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Joan<\/strong> envisions an Africa that trades within itself, harnessing the power of <strong>1.3 billion people<\/strong> and a <strong>$3 trillion market<\/strong> under the <strong>African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)<\/strong>. This is not just a dream\u2014it\u2019s a revolution in progress.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Africa\u2019s New Dawn: Trade, Unity &amp; Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>Trade Without Limits<\/strong> \u2013 A future where African businesses thrive together.<br \/>\n\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/strong> \u2013 Showcasing homegrown solutions to global challenges.<br \/>\n\ud83e\udd1d <strong>Collaboration Over Competition<\/strong> \u2013 Strengthening industries through shared knowledge.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udf31 <strong>Economic Independence<\/strong> \u2013 Reducing reliance on foreign markets and building a self-sufficient Africa.<br \/>\n\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Global Competitiveness<\/strong> \u2013 Elevating Africa as a key player in the world economy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How ExtelHunt Africa is Leading the Change<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>At <strong>ExtelHunt Africa<\/strong>, we believe in Africa\u2019s potential. We are <strong>connecting businesses, empowering entrepreneurs, and creating opportunities<\/strong> that drive the future of trade across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>\u2705 <strong>Bridging Borders<\/strong> \u2013 Facilitating trade, partnerships, and investments across Africa.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Amplifying African Voices<\/strong> \u2013 Showcasing innovation, industries, and local expertise.<br \/>\n\u2705 <strong>Building a Stronger Network<\/strong> \u2013 Hosting events, forums, and collaborations that fuel economic transformation.<\/p>\n<p>This is Africa\u2019s time. This is Africa\u2019s trade revolution.<br \/>\n<strong>Join the movement. Shape the future.<\/strong> \ud83d\ude80[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><strong>Key Insights from Our Speakers \u2013\u00a0 Africa E-MARKET 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; 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