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We explore an Innovative approach to developing a business Idea, citing Uber as an example.What business can you start with just ₦50,000 in Nigeria? 3 tips: Find a really good & reliable supplier. Have a strong social media presence. Incentives such as Giveaways and Discounts will go a long way toward acquiring new customers.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/smemasterclass/support

In my experience, there are very few absolute truths so it is wise to open anything to a conversation and a debate. Also many things we consider absolute truths are based on the lenses we wear due to our upbringing, our beliefs, our culture, our education, and many other factors. These factors affect how you relate to money, therefore, affect the outcomes you have with your money.This week’s question is What is your first memory of money?Some of us will have to go back further than others but please take some time and think back to the very first time, you realized that there was something called money. Was this a negative experience or a positive one?It is also important to see that most experiences are not entirely negative nor entirely positive. Too much of anything is usually bad for you. I love chocolate but having too much chocolate made me sick quite a few times in my childhood.I asked our listeners this question and here are some voice notes or videos from them. Feel free to also text or send videos t

Welcome to the very first episode of the Money Fundi show. The Money Fundi show is all about getting Africa comfortable with talking about money. Money is seen as a taboo subject and we aim to dismantle this taboo status it seems to hold across our continent. Africa has a long history of wealth and riches, for example, the richest man who ever lived was an African, King Mansa Musa, of the Mali Empire, which was in West Africa during the 14th centuryIn the modern world, for Africans to reach financial wellbeing, we believe that the foundation is financial literacy of each and every African. My name is Mlamuli Mbambo aka Mla and I am your host, right here on Africa Business Radio. Thank you for joining me todayThis show is a platform where Africans are empowered to build a positive and prosperous relationship with their money. This leads to them making better financial decisions which in turn lead to financial wellbeingThe show aims to shed light on values, beliefs and head knowledge when it comes to personal f

Ramesh Jeenarain, GM of World Leisure Holidays. Ramesh is a Mauritian and has been in SA for a number of years. He has an extensive knowledge of the travel industry in both SA and in Mauritius.David speaks to Ramesh on the current trends in Travel And Tourism in Mauritius.With a 7% increase in arrivals from South Africa to the paradise island of Mauritius for the year ended December 2017, it is clear that this luxurious, 5-star holiday destination remains very much in demand for local travelers.The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) is particularly pleased with the performance of tourist arrivals from South Africa during the past 12 months. 2017 ended on a positive note for visitors from South Africa to Mauritius, with an overall 7% increase in arrivals year on year to 112 129, compared to 104 834 in 2016. The new year has also started off on a positive note. In January 2018, South African arrivals to the island totaled 7 196, an increase of 10.3% from the 2016 figure of 6 522. And, South Africa ran

Chief Operating Officer of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Givemore Chidzidzi, says though it is early to draw conclusions, the country’s new leadership bodes well for tourism.There are signs in Tanzania that community-based wildlife conservation efforts can effectively protect the natural resources that provide the lion's share of revenue for the economy.According to the deputy minister of Transport Sindiswe Chikungu, Department of Transport had developed a roadmap to address the shortcomings in the current economic regulatory framework for Airports Company South Africa, the SA Civil Aviation Authority and the Air Traffic and Navigation Services. Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is preparing for the 13th edition of the Kwahu Paragliding Festival, on the theme: “You too can fly”, which is one of the flagship events of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts; scheduled to take place at the Odwianuma Mountains from March 30 to April 2, 2018, at a flying fee of GHC250.00.--- This episode is sponsored by

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.This is one of the major moves towards achieving the ambitious Agenda 2064 which is tagged ‘The Africa We want’ 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), Region

According to Jumia Africa Tourism Report 2017, 1 out of 3 Africans are part of the middle class with enough disposable income to afford a vacation and are expected to double by 2050. The middle class is an important contributor to the growth of local and regional tourism.Africa accounts for only 3% of the world’s air traffic. ‘IATA’ predicts a stronger growth of 4.8% in passenger numbers in the next 5 years starting 2017, thanks to the increase of international flights into the continent.If I out of 3 African are part of the middle class, which means that one-third of Africans can afford to go on a holiday. This leads us to the question of African travelers/tourists, where are they going to? Especially in 2017, where are Africans going for a holiday, both within and outside of the continent?On today’s show, we are discussing African travelers in 2017, where are they traveling to for holiday.Monique Swart joins David on the show to explore this topic.Monique is the founder of African Business Traveller Associa

As tourists visit Victoria fall in Zimbabwe, soon, they will also be able to shop at Sawanga Shopping Mall, a $13 million multi-purpose shopping mall is being built.Africa is synonymous with bush safaris, however, a new trend has emerged, and with good reason – Africa is redefining EcoTourism.The United Nations dubbed 2017 the year of sustainable tourism for development. Ecotourism and sustainable tourism will continue to grow as travelers everywhere become more conscious of their responsibility as tourists.➢Will provide high-level insights into the current landscape of the travel/Tourism Industry in Africa 
➢We aim to engage professionals, industry stakeholders, tourism practitioners, regulatory organization etc on the current Trend on the business of travel/tourism in Africa; identifying Trends from the South to the East and West and also discuss some of the current challenges across the different region. 
➢We drive conversation on different topics around Tourism/Travel Business across different regions in

Explore Africa provides high-level insights into the current landscape of the Travel/Tourism Industry in Africa; We engage professionals, industry stakeholders, tourism practitioners, regulatory organization etc on the current Trend on the business of travel/tourism in Africa; identifying Trends from the South to the East and West and also discuss some of the current challenges across the different region.By 2020, it is expected that 1.5 billion international trips will be taken - World Travel Market Africa 2017Travel into Africa for business and leisure is on the rise, with 39 million inbound trips expected annually in Africa by 2020 - World Travel Market Africa 2017.Online sales power is on the rise. “Mobile is proving to be a game-changer with mobile bookings and sales increasing at an alarming rate – Euro-monitor InternationalWhile “business and leisure are prospering” in Africa, leisure travel does not compare to business even though it’s picking up and niche tourism is the reason for leisure tourism -