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The Chicken and Egg Situation in Plastic Recycling Everyone says “Recycling is the future” — but why is it still so difficult to do in many parts of Africa? Here’s the reality: Plastic recycling faces a chicken and egg problem. Recyclers say: “We don’t have enough clean plastic waste to recycle.” Communities say: “We don’t have recycling companies near us.” Investors say: “We will invest when there is enough plastic collected.” Collectors say: “We will collect more when there are buyers willing to pay.” Who should move first? This is why building a circular economy needs everyone at the table — government, businesses, communities, and investors. We need policies that encourage collection. We need companies that buy and process waste. We need consumers who sort their waste properly. Recycling is not just about machines — it’s about people, systems, and trust. Let’s break the cycle. Let’s create local solutions that work for Africa. What are you seeing in your city or country? #CircularEconomy #PlasticRecycling #Sustainability #AfricaWasteSolutions #Collaboration

Trump Market Chaos: What Does it Mean for African Small Businesses? The latest market turbulence triggered by Donald Trump’s trade policies, possess a different kind of challenge from what we had during COVID. Rising uncertainty around U.S. trade policies, tariffs, and dollar volatility is not just an American problem — it's a global one. For small businesses in Africa, the ripple effects could be deeply disruptive. Many African SMEs rely on stable exchange rates, predictable supply chains, and access to global capital to survive. A stronger dollar or restrictive trade policies could mean: Increased cost of imports (raw materials, machinery, tech) Reduced access to U.S. markets for African products Slower investment flows from risk-averse investors Rising cost of debt repayments tied to the dollar But African entrepreneurs are no strangers to volatility — we innovate under pressure. This moment calls for resilience strategies: Local sourcing and value addition Diversifying export markets beyond the U.S. Exploring regional trade opportunities (AfCFTA) Strengthening partnerships with emerging economies The global economy is changing fast. African small businesses must prepare to navigate this uncertainty with agility and collaboration. What strategies are you seeing African SMEs adopt in response to global market shocks? Let’s share and learn together. #AfricaBusiness #SMEs #TrumpMarketChaos #GlobalEconomy #AfCFTA #Entrepreneurship #Resilience