Over the more than four years (from early 2020), four people from different professional backgrounds came to know each other and discovered that each was interested in world affairs, international politics and economics, and had a passion to see Africa economically strong. We felt a need to help and Africans prosper.
Speaking about how these things can be achieved, we and came to agree that we should do more than talk about it & agreed to look for ways to help. What was needed was something that aligned with our skills and values so we could add as much value as possible.
Being guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals we looked for what could make the most impact across Africa and positively effect a many people as possible. It became clear that the best option was to provide a technology related service which impacts the physical world in tangible positive ways, where something is necessary to the economy, is relied upon by the population, does not have physical limitations of a single product and can support a strong economy.
Our combined career experiences also highlighted how important access to and distribution of physical goods was to the lives of people & to the prosperity of communities. We understood how much unreliable or challenging infrastructure prevent economies from growing.
We settled on the AfriCom B2B Market tech-platform. Linked directly to AfriCom Freight Delivery services, this meets all sourcing, purchasing, & distribution requirements and is located on the same platform. Over 1.5 years we attentively put our service together to make a difference and are pleased to welcome all. We are excited about the possibilities and are eager to see how you will develop our platform by using it in ways that fit your needs.
To be the premier B2B online market by being customer-centric, providing user-friendly access to Africa's supply chains and by helping businesses grow, recognizing that their success is our success.
To be an agile "one-stop-shop" connecting African supply chains to support the success of AfCFTA; to streamline transactions allowing businesses to seamlessly source, sell and ship across the continent using only the Africom B2B platform.
Chief Executive Officer
Gallina brings several years experience as an Intra-Africa Trade expert and an Agribusiness entrepreneur in Zambia, which allow her to understand the challenges the region faces to modernise trade & business. Gallina will be at the forefront of our organisation as we grow.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
An extensive background in Treasury, Money Management and financial data Analytics helped prepare Fred for entrepreneurship as he provides opportunities for others with the Startup Hub in Zambia. Passionate about technology development and deployment, Fred has all the attributes to lead the organisation and our tech-platforms.
Chief Legal Officer (CLO)
After two decades in International Shipping legal compliance, Asha brings her unique combination of international law & logistics to the organisation which will be key to us ensuring that all compliance issues are understood, no matter where we expand.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) & Head of Customer Services
A background in international shipping logistics, strategy development & customer service helped John develop the skills he brings to the team. A UK national professional award winner, John's passion means he is excited about leading the development of strategy that delivers excellent customer service for all members of the AfriCom family.
