What does it take to scale operational distribution networks across 12 African jurisdictions for telecom leaders like Safaricom, MTN, and Orange?
In Episode 1 of our new Africa CEO Forum Executive Leadership Series, UTribe Founder and CEO Mamadou Kwidjim Touré interviews
@BidanyaBarassa, Group Managing Director of
@topimageafrica and Founder of Better Living.
Top Image Africa pioneered the Trade Development Services (TDS) framework that established the original agent ground game for M-Pesa. In this executive conversation, Bidanya outlines the core requirements for bankable Pan-African investment: speed and scale, uncompromising business integrity, and deep localization at the merchant and agent level.
They also explore how real-world asset (RWA) payment rails can resolve longstanding cross-border FX constraints and supply chain settlement friction for multi-country enterprises.
"Know your craft, stay performance-driven, and remember that our true health and purpose are the ultimate foundation of enterprise value."
🔗 Watch the full interview here:
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