After nearly two decades of negotiations, India and the European Union have finalized one of the most far-reaching free trade agreements in recent global history.

The agreement significantly reduces tariffs across the majority of goods traded between the two regions, with direct implications for automotive manufacturing, textiles, engineering, and industrial supply chains. Beyond trade liberalisation, the pact includes EU-backed financial commitments to support India’s industrial decarbonisation efforts and aligns regulatory and legal standards to improve long-term investor confidence.

In an era marked by protectionism and geopolitical realignment, this strategic partnership positions India and the EU as a unified economic bloc, aiming to nearly double bilateral trade by 2030.

This episode breaks down what was agreed, why it matters now, and how it reshapes global trade and capital flows.

Asian equity markets moved sharply higher as investors recalibrated risk expectations following growing confidence that the U.S. Federal Reserve will pause interest rate increases and new data indicating stabilisation in China’s economy.

The shift reduced pressure on regional currencies, eased capital outflow risks, and supported renewed foreign capital inflows into Asian equities — particularly technology, exporters, and major benchmarks such as the Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng Index.

This development signals a transition toward tactical risk-taking rather than broad-based euphoria, with Asia increasingly viewed as a diversification opportunity amid relatively low valuations and improving macroeconomic stability.

In this episode, we explain:• What moved Asian markets• What triggered the rally• What it signals for global investors and capital flows

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Kenya has commissioned the 140-megawatt Olkaria VII geothermal power plant, reinforcing its position as a global leader in renewable baseload energy.

Developed by government-linked utility KenGen, Olkaria VII delivers continuous, reliable power to support industrial production, manufacturing, logistics, and digital services. By reducing dependence on fossil fuels, the project strengthens energy security and stabilises electricity supply for large-scale commercial users.

Beyond domestic impact, the project enhances Kenya’s competitiveness within East Africa and demonstrates African-led execution of long-term energy infrastructure built for economic productivity.

This video explains what Olkaria VII delivers, why geothermal power matters for industry, and how this milestone shapes Kenya’s industrial future.

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Olam Agri is committing $200 million to expand cocoa processing capacity in Côte d’Ivoire, accelerating the country’s transition from a raw cocoa exporter to a producer of higher-value cocoa products such as butter and powder.

This investment strengthens local food manufacturing, improves supply-chain efficiency, and responds to growing global demand for traceable, origin-based processing. By moving industrial capacity closer to cocoa farms, Olam Agri is reducing logistics friction while supporting infrastructure development and job creation in key port and processing regions.

The expansion also reflects a broader shift in global agribusiness strategy: capital is increasingly flowing into processing and logistics infrastructure within producing countries rather than relying solely on offshore manufacturing.

This episode examines what the move means for Côte d’Ivoire’s economy, international chocolate producers, and the future of the global cocoa value chain.

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South Africa’s Nedbank Group has agreed to acquire a 66% majority stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group for approximately $856 million, marking one of the largest cross-border banking transactions in African history.

The deal gives Nedbank access to NCBA’s multi-country banking platform and more than 60 million customers across East and West Africa, positioning the group to scale in high-growth markets driven by digital adoption and a rising middle class.

Beyond the transaction itself, this episode explains why the deal matters now. The acquisition reflects a broader shift in African finance, where institutional capital is increasingly backing regional consolidation, balance-sheet strength, and long-term market integration. It also aligns with rising investment flows into Africa’s technology and debt markets, signalling a maturing financial ecosystem across the continent.

In this episode, we break down:
• Who deployed the capital
• The structure and scale of the transaction
• Why African banking consolidation is accelerating
• What this signals for future institutional investment

This is a video-first episode, fully compatible with audio listeners.

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South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has officially moved from guidance to active enforcement of Beneficial Ownership disclosure requirements, marking a critical shift for businesses operating in the country.

In this episode, we examine what the enforcement action means in practice, how Beneficial Ownership disclosures are now directly linked to annual return filings, and why non-compliance has become an immediate operational risk. Companies that fail to disclose their true owners now face automated penalties, formal compliance notices, and the possibility of deregistration.

The move is part of South Africa’s broader effort to restore international confidence in its financial system following global greylisting, with direct implications for banking access, investment readiness, and cross-border transactions.

This episode is essential listening for directors, compliance officers, investors, legal advisors, and any business required to maintain a clean regulatory profile in South Africa.

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Microsoft has officially launched Azure cloud and AI infrastructure in Kenya, establishing a localized digital foundation for East Africa’s enterprise and public-sector technology ecosystem.

By hosting Azure services within Kenya, Microsoft is enabling lower latency, improved performance, and compliance with data sovereignty regulations. This allows businesses, governments, and startups to deploy advanced AI, machine learning, and data analytics without relying on distant offshore data centres.

The rollout positions Kenya as a regional cloud and AI hub, supporting sectors such as finance, government services, agriculture, logistics, and technology startups. More importantly, it signals a shift from experimental AI use toward full-scale commercial deployment across Africa.

In this episode, we break down:
• What technology Microsoft deployed
• Why Kenya matters strategically
• How Azure AI changes enterprise operations
• What this means for African businesses and investors

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Namibia has officially entered the execution phase of the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project, a landmark $10 billion green hydrogen development that shifts the country from policy ambition to industrial build-out.

This episode examines what the execution phase means in practical terms — from EPC and logistics contracts to manufacturing participation and equity-level investment opportunities. Located in the Tsau ǁKhaeb National Park, the project is designed to anchor Namibia as a long-term clean energy exporter to European and Asian markets, powered by large-scale wind, solar, and desalination infrastructure.

We break down:
• What commercial opportunities are now opening
• The scale and structure of participation
• Who can realistically engage — locally and internationally
• Why this project marks a decisive moment for Africa’s role in the global energy transition

This is not a future concept. It is a live execution-phase opportunity.

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