The Insight Edge
The Insight Edge is a podcast by RSM Eastern Africa, hosted by Ashif Kassam. It explores the insights shaping the future of business, economic policy, finance, and industry across East Africa and globally. The series features conversations on trends and challenges affecting the region and the wider world.
Episodes
The Insight Edge | Episode 6: East Africa Without Borders: How Close Are We to a Single Market?
Can East Africa become a truly integrated market?
In Episode 6 of The Insight Edge, host Ashif Kassam sits down with Ahmed Farah, Executive Director of the East African Business Council, to explore the progress, opportunities and challenges shaping East Africa's journey towards deeper regional integration.
With 26 years of the East African Community journey behind us, how far has the region really
The Insight Edge | Episode 5: HR Laws & Regulations Shaping Investment in East Africa
The legal and regulatory environment can either accelerate investment or create barriers to growth. But how is East Africa's evolving employment landscape shaping business confidence, talent management and the future of work?
In this episode of The Insight Edge, our Executive Chairman Ashif Kassam, sits down with leading employment lawyer Anne Babu, Founder of Anne Babu & Co. Advocates, to dis
The Insight Edge | Episode 4: Role of Accountants in Driving Regional Prosperity
Economic growth spans beyond capital and policy. At the heart of every strong economy are professionals who protect transparency and build confidence, ensuring progress is not only possible but sustainable.
In Episode 4 of The Insight Edge, our host Ashif Kassam sits down with CPA Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda, Chairperson of ICPAK, to explore the role of accountants in shaping sustainable economic gr
The Insight Edge | Episode 3: Role of Agriculture - The Road to National Prosperity
The agricultural sector remains one of East Africa’s strongest economic pillars, but unlocking its full potential will require deeper collaboration, innovation, and sustained long-term investment.
In Episode 3 of The Insight Edge, Ashif Kassam engages Dr. Bimal Kantaria to examine the current state of agriculture in East Africa and the opportunities shaping the sector’s future.
From food security
The Insight Edge | Episode 2: Rethinking East Africa’s Trade Competitiveness
East Africa’s market holds massive potential, but structural challenges continue to limit its growth.
With exports at approximately USD 8.3 billion against imports of over USD 20 billion, the region continues to face a persistent trade imbalance. At the same time, manufacturing contribution to GDP has declined in key markets like Kenya, even as peer economies demonstrate what is possible with the
The Insight Edge | Episode 1: East Africa: A Rising Giant or a False Dawn?
East Africa is one of the most closely watched economic regions on the continent, and for good reason.
In this episode of The Insight Edge, we unpack one of the most important questions facing the region today: Is East Africa truly driving its own story?
It is set to be Africa’s fastest-growing sub-region, while the wider Sub-Saharan Africa outlook points to growth strengthening to an averag
The Insight Edge | Official Trailer | RSM Eastern Africa Podcast
Welcome to The Insight Edge, a podcast by RSM Eastern Africa.
Hosted by Ashif Kassam, this series explores the insights shaping the future of business, economic policy, finance, and industry across East Africa and globally.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, staying informed is not enough. You need insight. You need perspective. You need an edge.
On our monthly podcast episodes, you can expect:
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