Road to Davos – Leadership Voices Series

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As part of Africa Collective’s Road to Davos - Leadership Voices Series, we spoke with Secretary General Mene about the AfCFTA Secretariat’s transformative role in advancing Africa’s economic integration. By operationalising the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Secretariat is paving the way for Africa to become a major global player in trade, economic...

In an insightful conversation with Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, we explore the Bank's pivotal role in driving Africa's trade transformation. From championing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to innovating with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Prof. Oramah delves into how Afreximbank is empowering African economies, enhancing trade finance, and...

In this insightful interview, H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira delves into the Pan-African Parliament’s pivotal role in shaping Africa’s economic future. From driving the implementation of transformative frameworks like the AfCFTA to creating model laws that unify legislation across member states, he underscores the importance of regional collaboration. H.E. Charumbira highlights how harmonised policies can bridge...

In this interview, Iain Williamson discusses Africa’s potential as a global economic powerhouse. He highlights the continent’s economic potential under the AfCFTA, the transformative opportunities in renewable energy and shares how 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024 are expected to be in Africa, pointing to its position as the second-fastest-growing region globally...

In this edition of the Road to Davos – Leadership Voices Series, Africa Collective speaks with Ademola Adesina, Co-founder and President of Sabi, about unlocking the power of Africa’s informal economy to drive sustainable global supply chains. Adesina highlights the critical role of informal merchants, the importance of transparency in sourcing commodities like lithium and...

In our latest interview for the Road to Davos - Leadership Voices Series, Kola Aina, Founding Partner of Ventures Platform, shares insights on how his organisation champions African innovation and entrepreneurship. Kola discusses Ventures Platform's mission to democratise prosperity through investment in capital-efficient startups that address critical challenges across the continent. He emphasises the importance...

In this insightful conversation, Boitumelo Mosako, CEO of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), delves into how the Bank plays a pivotal role in Africa's development by financing transformative infrastructure projects. From energy to education, Mosako highlights the importance of sustainable solutions and regional integration in building a prosperous Africa. Africa Collective: Can you briefly...

In our latest Road to Davos Interview, we sat down with Lutz Hegemann, President of Global Health & Sustainability at Novartis, for an inspiring conversation on transforming health outcomes in Africa. Lutz shared the critical role of innovation, partnerships, and sustainability in addressing the continent's unique challenges. His insights underscore the importance of collaboration and...

As part of our Road to Davos Interview Series, we sat down with Sim Tshabalala, CEO of Standard Bank Group, to explore the dynamic landscape of Africa’s economic future. Tshabalala shared his insights on the continent’s rapid growth trajectory, the pivotal role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in fostering intra-Africa trade, and...