Corporate Cocktail Africa
Corporate Cocktail is your Friday wind-down with Africa’s dealmakers. Hosted by Ondiro Oganga, each episode stirs together the continent’s biggest deals, bold policy bets, and quiet power plays you won’t catch in the headlines. Sip on insider insights, sharp analysis, and the whispers moving money from Accra to Addis. Every Friday at 5pm CAT — grab a glass and let’s get mixing.
Episodes
President Mahama Benefited From NPP Policy in Stabilizing Economy- Is Ghana's Recovery Real or Fragile?
Ghana’s economy has shown signs of stabilisation in recent months, but the key question remains: is this recovery real and sustainable, or is it fragile and dependent on favourable external conditions?The Ghanaian cedi has strengthened by over 20% against the US dollar, while inflation has eased back into single digits. At the same time, Ghana is beginning to access more favourable borrowing condi
Can Zambia’s Copper Industry Power Economic Recovery? | EV Boom, Debt & Mining
Zambia’s copper boom is once again in the global spotlight, driven by rising demand from the energy transition and electric vehicle (EV) supply chains. But while higher copper prices are boosting export earnings and improving investor sentiment, the reality is far more complex.In this episode of Corporate Cocktail Africa, Mutisunge Zulu Joins Ondiro Oganga as they examine why the copper boom for Z
Sahel Instability Explained: Coups, Insurgency & Global Power Rivalry
The Sahel region is in the midst of a deepening security and political crisis, marked by a wave of military coups, rising insurgency, and weakening state institutions. In the past three years alone, at least eight coups have reshaped the political landscape across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, raising urgent questions about governance, stability, and regional security in West Africa.As the United
Why Ruto’s Singapore Dream Isn’t Working in Kenya | Ft. Kwame Owino
From the “bottom-up” economic agenda to the push for Singapore-style transformation, William Ruto’s administration has been defined by ambitious promises of reform, investment, and large-scale development.But questions are mounting over delivery. Key flagship projects—including the Standard Gauge Railway, affordable housing programme, and the Social Health Authority—are under scrutiny for their ex
Africa’s Billion-Job Challenge: How Policy Failures Are Fueling Gen Z Social Unrest
Africa is projected to need one billion new jobs by the end of the century, yet slow economic growth, weak policy execution, and political missteps are deepening the continent’s youth employment crisis. With over 60% of Africans under 25, rising unemployment, inflation, and limited economic mobility are fueling Gen Z frustration, digital activism, and widespread social unrest. This episode breaks
The Rating Blind Spot: Africa’s Most Avoided Region… and the Returns Hidden in Plain Sight
Central Africa is one of Africa’s most misunderstood and underestimated frontiers written off as “too risky,” yet home to some of the highest potential returns on the continent. In this powerful episode, Benhel Boumba Tamane, Managing Director of L’Archer, dismantles the outdated risk narratives that have kept investors away from a region rich in resources, growing markets, and massive untapped op
How Kenyans Experience the Economy: The Pain Behind Ruto’s ‘Bottoms Up’ Agenda
Kenya’s economic reality is far more complex than government headlines suggest. Despite President Ruto’s Bottoms Up economic agenda, many Kenyans are grappling with weak demand, slow job creation, high debt, and corruption. Gen Z took to the streets in mass protests in June 2024, highlighting frustrations with rising costs, limited opportunities, and the disconnect between official growth numbers
Iron Fist Politics: Inside Tanzania’s Authoritarian Drift and East Africa’s Rising Autocracy
Tanzania’s astonishing 98% election victory — a number more familiar in authoritarian regimes than modern democracies — has raised alarm across East Africa. Political violence is rising, opposition voices are silenced, and calls for reform are quickly neutralized.In this episode, we explore Tanzania’s authoritarian drift, the consolidation of power, and what it means for citizens, investors, and t
Highways, Debt, and Leverage: Is Africa Getting a Raw Deal in Its Infrastructure Partnership with China?
China promised progress — Africa got highways, debt, and questions. In this episode of Corporate Cocktail Africa, Ondiro Oganga sits down with Nation Media’s Kepha Muriuri to unpack the real cost of China’s infrastructure boom. From Kenya’s $5B SGR to growing debt burdens, we ask: Is this partnership building Africa’s future, or mortgaging it?
Tanzania on the Edge: Elections, Unrest, and the Grip of Power
Tanzania was East Africa’s quiet neighbor — until the calm broke.Gunfire in the streets. Internet blackouts. Opposition leaders silenced. And now, President Samia Suluhu Hassan stands virtually unchallenged.In this episode, Ondiro Oganga unpacks Tanzania’s tense election, the rise of digital dissent, and the shrinking space for democracy under Africa’s first female president. From political repres
How Stale Power Is Fueling Africa’s Youthquake-Gen Z Revolts and Geriatric Rulers
Gen Z is shaking up Africa. From Madagascar’s youth protests toppling President Rajoelina to Cameroon’s 92-year-old Paul Biya clinging to power, this episode dives into how economic stagnation, rising unemployment, and political fatigue are fueling a continent-wide youthquake. This week on Corporate Cocktail Africa, Ondiro Oganga unpacks why old-guard leaders can no longer ignore the new generatio
Gen Z Are Eating The Rich-Inside The Silent Wrath Of African Youth Let Down By Governemnts
Gen Z are eating the rich — and African politicians are first up on the menu. From Kenya to Morocco, young Africans are mobilizing online and in the streets, furious over corruption, joblessness, and broken systems. This week on Corporate Cocktail, we unpack the protests, the power shifts, and why Africa’s youth are no longer asking — they’re demanding.Corporate Cocktail Africa is your weekly dige
End of AGOA, Zambia’s Debt Clash & Nigeria’s Fuel Tensions
This week on Corporate Cocktail, Africa’s markets face critical shifts: the U.S. ends AGOA, threatening over a million jobs; Zambia enters a high-stakes debt dispute with AfrExim that could reshape the continent’s debt landscape; and a labor standoff at Dangote’s $20 billion refinery risks Nigeria’s fuel supply and economic stability. Ondiro Oganga breaks down the deals, disputes, and policy moves
Guinea’s December Elections: Junta Eyes Ballot as Africa Pushes for Equity at UNGA
This Week on Corporate Cocktail With Ondiro Oganga,Guinea’s junta tightens its grip with a lopsided constitutional referendum, Rwanda steadies its credit outlook despite simmering tensions with the DRC, and African leaders storm the UNGA demanding fair finance and a permanent seat at the table. From power plays in Conakry to mineral politics in Kigali and Africa’s growing leverage in New York, we
Currencies, Corruption & Comebacks — Ghana’s Cedi Wobbles, Malawi Recycles Democracy, South Sudan Sinks in Graft
From Accra to Blantyre to Juba, Africa’s economic and political battlegrounds are shifting fast. Ghana’s currency miracle is fading, Malawians are turning back to a leader they once rejected, and South Sudan’s wealth keeps vanishing into elite pockets. At the same time, the U.S. Fed’s first rate cut of 2025 could unlock a rare window for African sovereign bonds and portfolio flows. Journalist Keph
