The VA TourismPodcast
234 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago -The VA Tourism Podcast is a dedicated platform for discussing happenings in the travel and tourism sector. It is hosted by Kojo Bentum-Williams, the Managing Editor and Publisher of Africa's Leading Travel Media VoyagesAfriq Travel Media
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Executive Director of Zambia Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Studies Anne Kaoma-Sibanda outlines her vision
April 18, 2024 11:16 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBToday’s conversation is an exclusive chat with the newly appointed Executive Director of Zambia Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Studies (ZITHS)Mrs. Anne Kaoma-Sibanda. On the sidelines of the just-ended 2nd Travel, Hospitality, and Tourism Education Summit held in Lusaka, Anne tells me ZITHS is committed to using initiatives such as the summit to help address the gaps in the human resource base of the tourism sector. Anne outlines her vision for the country’s leading hospitality institu...
Amanda Margison unpacks the Essence of Africa Travel Show
March 31, 2024 01:48 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MBIn today’s episode, the founder of Essence of Africa Amanda Margison unpacks the reasons behind the launch of the continent’s latest travel show. Taking place from 2-4 October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, The Essence of Africa show a collaborative work between Onshow Solutions and ATTA is a private sector-led initiative focused on expanding the potential of tourism across Africa by bringing together the right global buyers and committed local sellers.
Africa shines at ITB Berlin 2024
March 26, 2024 10:35 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MBThe recently held 2024 ITB Berlin saw Africa turn up in style showcasing a diverse and wide range of offerings for the continent’s key source market at the marquee travel show. On today’s podcast recorded on the final day of the show, I spoke to the Director General of Destination Marketing at Tourism Seychelles Bernadette Willemin on her impressions of the show. Sales & Marketing Manager of Malawi’s Blue Zebra Lodge, Jen Dunlop-Jones expressed excitement following an overwhelming show of in...
Why you should Plan your trip to Namibia with ''Safari 2 GO''
March 22, 2024 20:02 - 6 minutes - 8.46 MBToday’s episode recorded on the margins of ITB Berlin 2024 unpacks Safari 2 GO, a revolutionary approach to planning a trip to Namibia. The platform, part of the Gondwana Group is a comprehensive online travel gateway. The Group CEO of Gondwana Gys Joubert says their newest product was inspired by the demand from smaller players and stand-alone adventurers to discover the land of the Brave.
Countdown Begins: 2024 Kriol Jazz Festival Set to Enchant Patrons
March 20, 2024 20:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MBAhead of this year’s Kriol International Jazz Festival to be held in Praia, Cabo Verde from 4-6 April, I had an exclusive chat with the lead organizer of the event Djo da Silva. He tells me this year’s event will celebrate the fusion of kriol culture and music in style with musicians and groups from all parts of the world.
General Manager of Air Botswana Lulu Rasebotsa reveals her turnaround plans
March 18, 2024 12:21 - 5 minutes - 4.75 MBMy conversation today is with the General Manager of Air Botswana, Lulu Rasebotsa. She is optimistic the financial assistance given them by the Government of Botswana coupled with their plans to relaunch new routes with a new fleet will make the airline competitive and boost the country’s tourism drive.
Acting CEO of Namibia Tourism Board Bonnie Mbidzo talks market diversification and air connectivity
March 16, 2024 18:16 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBIn today’s episode, the Acting CEO of Namibia Tourism Board Bonnie Mbidzo on the sidelines of last week’s ITB Berlin tells me, the travel trade has expressed their excitement about Namibia’s diversified tourism products. He opens up on his short to medium-term plans and finally looks forward to welcoming delegates for the AviaDev to the land of the brave.
Taking a deep dive into the Central Eastern European Outbound Market with Paddington Tucker
February 29, 2024 09:46 - 15 minutes - 14 MBToday’s conversation explores the enormous opportunities the Central Eastern European outbound market offers to African destinations. Managing Director of Travel Advance, Paddington Tucker currently at Onshow’s CEE roadshow in Budapest takes a deep dive into this growing market. Paddington Tucker is the owner and founder of the Travel Advance Group, a destination marketing agency with reach across Central Eastern Europe and staff based in Poland, Czechia, Hungary and Romania. Since 2014 Tra...
Unpacking the legal issues around Tourism Investment: A conversation with Safiyaa Akoojee
February 28, 2024 04:36 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBMy Guest today is Safiyaa Akoojee, Founder and CEO of Fortunatus Advisory. Safiyya is a Dubai based South African Attorney & advisory professional, with more than thirteen years of law practice experience. In this conversation, she highlights the critical role of attorneys in the business of tourism and the right framework to attract the right investments to destinations. Safiyya will be speaking at the upcoming Tourism Investments Forum Africa scheduled for 10-12 April in Cape Town, South A...
TIFA 2024 to Elevate African Tourism Investments to New Heights
February 25, 2024 08:24 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBAhead of the 2nd edition of the Tourism Investments Forum Africa (TIFA) to be held during World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town, South Africa from 10-12 April 2024, we caught up with the CEO of Millvest Investments, organisers of the event Miller Matola. He says this year’s edition will be riding on the successes that inaugural event chalked and the tourism industry is buoyed by the fact that the event is taking place at an important market place.
Is Africa doing too little for the North America Outbound Market? Jacinta Nzioka unpacks the enormous potential
February 23, 2024 11:46 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn today’s episode, a distinguished destination marketing expert and Founder & CEO of Globify Solutions, a full-service marketing agency Jacinta Nzioka has admonished African DMOs to outline targeted strategies in growing the interest of the continent in the US Outbound market. Jacinta believes Africa should look at niche products for the US market while enhancing its marketing and activations on the ground. Jacinta previously spearheaded the Kenya Convention Bureau (KCB) as its founder CEO...
Exhibitors share impressions of Africa Showcase Southern Europe Roadshow
February 21, 2024 14:55 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBDuring the recent Southern Europe tour of Africa showcase in Madrid Spain, the VA Tourism podcast caught up with three African travel & facility specialists who made the trip with the Onshow team. The Director of Marketing at Sopa Lodges, Rosemary Muthoni, Lindie Strauss of NaC Helicopters, and Lana Carls from Wesgro all expressed excitement and optimism about the potential of southern Europe as a market for Africa to consider.
Africa Showcase 2024: We've seen Increasing demand from the Spanish Market- Chris Anagnostellis
February 16, 2024 17:25 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MBMy Guest today is Chris Anagnostellis, a seasoned African tour operator and CEO of African Anthology. Chris tells me they’ve seen an increasing demand from the Spanish market inspite of the unavailability of direct air access between Spain and South Africa. He says the Africa Showcase platform is a more focused market gateway which has been rewarding for him and his business.
Africa Showcase 2024: Understanding the Spanish Outbound Tourism Market with Eduardo and Lucia
February 12, 2024 11:40 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBMy conversation today is with two Spanish outbound tour operators Eduardo Garcia del Alamo and Lucia Diaz Jimenez. At the recent Africa showcase Southern Europe roadshow in Madrid, Spain the duo unpacks the opportunities and challenges with the Spanish outbound market. They believe the growing awareness of Africa in Spain as an alternative destination should urge stakeholders to work together to eliminate barriers hindering its growth.
How Kempinski Hotel Accra Gold Coast City is transforming guest experience with Lady In Red and West Africa’s first Gentleman In Red
February 05, 2024 15:53 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn the inaugural episode of the VA Tourism Podcast for 2024, the Lady In Red team from Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra explores the distinctive features that set their service apart from traditional concierge offerings. From delivering personalized guest experiences to going above and beyond, the Lady In Red epitomizes exceptional, memorable, and captivating service guaranteed to enchant guests. In a hearty conversation, guest host Samuel Obeng Appah engages, Surabhi Mahajan and Judit...
State of Africa’s Tourism Sector: What to lookout for in 2024
December 31, 2023 15:36 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBToday’s episode is our Final podcast for the year 2023 and episode 215. This special state of tourism review will bring you a roundup of how tourism fared and our projections of the sector in 2024.We listened to your feedback and have introduced this new format which will be a regular feature once every month to help you and in particular the travel trade to be abreast with the changes in the industry expected to shape the sector going forward in 2024. To help me run commentary on these iss...
Talking Tourism in Mauritius:Estelle St Lambert invites you to explore GrandBay’s Night Life
December 27, 2023 12:40 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBIn today’s episode, the Manager of Enjoy, a restaurant and entertainment center in Grand Bay, Mauritius Estelle St Lambert urges the government of Mauritius to offer incentives, particularly in the creative arts sector to help develop budding talents and also create employment opportunities for the youth in the island. Estelle believes Mauritius has an enormous potential to become an entertainment haven.
Could Health Tourism and Wellness be the next frontier in Africa’s Tourism pursuit? Founders of Route Wellness take a deep dive
December 24, 2023 09:34 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn today’s episode, founders of Route Wellness International (Private) Limited Dr. Udeni Arawgoda and Lisa Payet dive into the opportunity that the wellness and medical tourism sectors offer destinations. They discuss the growing medical tourism sector in Sri Lanka and how partnership with Africa can help develop the sector in the region.
Talking Tourism in Mauritius - General Manager of Veranda Grand Bay Giany Bundhooa takes turn on VA Tourism Podcast
December 20, 2023 06:35 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, the General Manager of Veranda Grand Bay in Mauritius Giany Bundhooa discusses the return of business to pre-pandemic levels. He singles out training and capacity building as essential to building a robust hotel sub-sector in Mauritius. Giany, a Mauritian with a Diploma in Hotel & Business Management from the Durban International Hotel School, boasts over 20 years of experience in Food & Beverage and Hotel Operations Management. Starting as a 'Sommelier' on prestigious 5* c...
Our vision is to be the friendliest Resort in Seychelles- Andre Borg
December 19, 2023 08:40 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode, the Area General Manager of Hilton Hotels in Seychelles Andre Borg doubles down on the narrative of Seychelles being a destination beyond the amazing beaches. He is optimistic of a buoyant tourism sector for the upcoming year.
Discover the Secrets of Seychelles with the Seychelles Small Hotels and Establishments Association (SSHEA)
December 17, 2023 06:25 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBToday’s episode was recorded on site in the Seychelles Island. On the final day of the maiden Mega Fam Trip organised by Tourism Seychelles in the pristine Cap Lazare Nature Reserve, I caught up with the chairperson of the Seychelles Small Hotels and Establishments Association (SSHEA) , Peter Sinon. He tells me in this conversation that, it is about time their members and properties are mainstreamed as part of the offerings of the archipelago island.
Seychelles back to Normal- Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism gives an update
December 08, 2023 14:55 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBIn today’s episode, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Seychelles Sylvester Radegonde gives an update on the unfortunate explosion and flooding which occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Jacqui Reynolds sheds light on Onshow’s Africa Showcase Platform
November 23, 2023 09:45 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBMy conversation today is with the co-owner of Onshow Solutions Jacqui Reynolds. Jacqui unpacks the learnings from her company’s flagship project “Africa Showcase “ and its impact on Africa as a destination. She discusses trends, airlift, and partnerships, as crucial elements for the development of the tourism sector in Africa
Minister Patricia de Lille on state of South Africa’s Tourism Industry
November 20, 2023 18:04 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn today’s episode recorded at this year’s World Travel Market, London, South Africa’s Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille talks recovery of SA’s tourism sector, women empowerment, SMME support, and airlift to South Africa and to the continent in general. She debunks the assertion that she is destroying the tourism industry and will crack the whip at corrupt officials undermining investigation processes at South African Tourism.
Exclusive chat with Anita Mendiratta on new book ‘’The Call to Leadership: Unlocking the Leader Within in Times of Crisis’’
October 25, 2023 15:42 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBIn today’s episode from the beautiful city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, I sat down with Anita Mendiratta on her new book titled ‘’The Call to Leadership: Unlocking the Leader Within in Times of Crisis’’. In a sneak peek of the book, the Special Advisor to UNWTO Secretary General said whether it’s a personal crisis or a pandemic we all need to know how to get through the hardest of times.
CEO of Fairground Holdings Gorata Gabaraane discusses Botswana’s growing MICE Sector
October 13, 2023 11:09 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBMy conversation today is with the CEO of Botswana’s Fair Ground Holdings Ms Gorata Gabaraane. She unpacks the entity’s role in the development of Botswana’s MICE sector and reveals plans to upgrade its facilities to meet the needs of the industry. Gorata Gabaraane is the Chief Executive Officer of Fairground Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a distinctive Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibitions venue in Botswana. Operating in a country listed amongst the top 5 to invest in (according to the 20...
Managing Director of Labadi Beach Hotel David Eduaful reflects on his one year stewardship
October 05, 2023 05:34 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBIn today’s episode, the Managing Director of Labadi Beach Hotel David Eduaful opens up on his nearly one year as the Hotel’s first Ghanaian MD. He reflects on the hotel’s performance in the market and projects a positive outlook into the last stretch of the year.
Unpacking Mozambique’s Capacity for MICE
October 02, 2023 01:31 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBMy conversation today is with the senior sales lead at City Lodge Hotel Maputo Airina Hama Thai. She gives an overview of Maputo’s capacity for MICE events and its readiness to match the growing business and leisure interests in the city. Airina says the Evisa roll out has made things easier not just for the traveller but has also lessened issues such as cancellations and no-shows at accommodation establishments.
ATLF 2023:Sessions are structured towards actionable solutions- Miller Matola
September 28, 2023 09:59 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn today’s episode, the CEO of Millvest Investments and one of the conveners of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum, Miller Matola previews this year’s event which is a few days away. He says the strategic partnership with the African Continental Free Trade Agreement will be one of the highlights of this year’s ATLF.
We are engaging government to improve tourism in Mozambique- Noor Momade
September 25, 2023 05:20 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBToday’s episode is a continuation of our special coverage of Mozambique’s burgeoning tourism sector. My guest is Noor Momade, CEO of COTOUR and President of the Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators of Mozambique. In this conversation, Noor unpacks the recovery of the country’s tourism industry and the role his association is playing to improve the sector. He wants government to expedite action in liberalizing the air transport to improve domestic connectivity.
ATLF 2023: Dan Dzouza’s sneak peek of Tourism Entrepreneurship Masterclass
September 18, 2023 05:29 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBAhead of the 6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards slated for the 4-6 October in Gaborone, Botswana, I caught up with Dan Dsouza, a speaker and a global leader in corporate innovation, with expertise in fostering corporate venturing and start-up creation. He tells me he wants to see influential, and people in power who can influence and create places for safe practice to change the industry.
General Manager of Sentidos Beach Resort Lwana Lopes opens up state of Tourism in Mozambique
September 17, 2023 13:24 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBToday’s episode is a special issue of our coverage of Mozambique’s burgeoning tourism sector. My guest Lwana Lopes, the General Manager of Sentidos Beach Retreat one of the leading resorts in Mozambique, talks about the opportunities and challenges with tourism in the country. Lwana tells me they look at offering an experience and not just sleeping on a bed. She concludes with the hotel’s plans for the MICE and incentive market as it plans to roll out new product offerings.
Eldevina Materula’s take on Mozambique’s burgeoning tourism Sector
September 13, 2023 07:49 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn today’s episode, Mozambique’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Eldervina Materula takes a deep dive into the state of the country’s tourism sector following the ringing changes of its visa policy and the rollout of the evisa program. The country recently held the 11th National Cultural Festival and she believes Mozambique’s cultural heritage can propel its tourism renaissance.
Building a coalition of environmentally Conscious travellers: A story of Mwanase Ahmed
August 15, 2023 11:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBMy guest today is Mwanase Ahmed, the CEO & Co-owner of Distant Relatives Ecolodge and Backpackers, a unique eco-lodge in Kilifi, Kenya. The lodge has in the last ten years built a coalition of environmentally conscious travellers and made the local community the pillar of its project. Mwanase talks about her passion for the work and how destinations could tap into their model to develop robust and sustained domestic tourism. Mwanase Ahmed, a global citizen with roots on Lamu Island, has jou...
Tourism is a key pillar in our investment drive- Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board
July 10, 2023 05:48 - 9 minutes - 8.6 MBMy guest today is Margareth Gustavo, the Executive Director for Strategy and Branding at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. She delves into the key mandates of the Board and what it means to them to host the 2024 edition of the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum.
Tourism Seychelles hopes sector diversification can spark boom after first quarter growth
July 03, 2023 02:38 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn today’s episode, the Principal Secretary at Tourism Seychelles Mrs Sherin Francis highlights the state of tourism in the archipelago island and singles out the diversification of the sector as an exciting addition to the tourism offering of the island.
We are on course to reaching our 150 hotels target in Africa- Ramsay Rankoussi
June 28, 2023 06:45 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMy conversation today is on the incredible growth trajectory of the Radisson Hotel Group in Africa. The Group’s Vice President, Development for Africa and Turkey Ramsay Rankoussi discusses the operations in Africa and gives details on the newly announced 7 hotels in Africa during the AHIF conference in Nairobi, Kenya.
The New President and Chairperson of AAVEA Mpume Mabuza discusses priorities for Association
June 26, 2023 13:47 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn today’s episode the new president and Chairperson of the African Association of Visitor Experiences and Attractions (AAVEA) Mpume Mabuza outlines her priorities for the association. As the current CEO of Downtown Music Hub (DTMH), the former Marketing Executive for uShaka Marine World and former Chairperson of the Durban Chamber Tourism Forum, Mabuza brings a wealth of experience and insights into the attractions industry to the AAVEA board. Her passion for social development, leadership...
Managing Director of the Bench Matthew Weihs reflects on 2023 AHIF
June 23, 2023 06:35 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBIn today’s episode, the managing director of the Bench, Matthew Weihs unpacks the positive feedback received from customers and participants at this year’s Africa Hospitality Investments Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya. He said the feedback highlights the considerable efforts being made to foster long-term development and investment opportunities across Africa.
TIFA 2023:Tourism is a key pillar in shaping Brand South Africa
June 12, 2023 06:52 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOn the sideline of the inaugural Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) held in the Northern Cape of South Africa, I caught up with Toni Gumede from the office of the CEO at Brand SA. She underscored the power of collaboration and partnership in shaping the perception of Africa and believes platform such as TIFA is cardinal in the development of the tourism sector on the continent.
Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) is a global platform for local action
June 05, 2023 08:01 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBIn today’s episode, the CEO of Millvest Advisory Miller Matola dives into the objectives of the maiden Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) scheduled to take place in Upington, Northern Cape of South Africa from 7-9 June 2023.
Opening Day Roundup from 5th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit
May 31, 2023 22:06 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBIn today’s episode, the CEO of African Tourism Partners Kwakye Donkor and Namibia’s Director of Tourism at the Ministry of Tourism Zebulun Chicalu give an overview of the opening day at the 5thAfrica Youth in Tourism Innovation summit in Swakopmund, Namibia.
We want to make Zambia a centre of Excellence for Tourism Education- Rodney Sikumba
May 27, 2023 06:10 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBMy episode today is an exclusive chat with Zambia’s Minister of Tourism and Arts Rodney Sikumba. In our conversation during the recently held Inaugural Travel and Tourism Education Summit in Lusaka, the minister said Zambia is positioning itself in the region as a center of excellence in tourism education as well as incentivizing the private sector to create more jobs and wealth.
Unpacking SADC ’s 10 Year Tourism Action Plan
May 22, 2023 07:08 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIn today’s episode, the GIZ/C-NRM Head of Component Climate Resilience Lisa Blanken sheds light on the progress made in the implementation of the SADC Tourism Programme 2020-2030. At a breakfast meeting with stakeholders on the margins of this year’s Africa Travel Indaba, Lisa said her outfit has been supporting the regional body in putting the structures in place as well help build capacity for the team to meet the needs of the time.
Shaun Wheeler touts sustainability footprint of Radisson Blue Mosi OA Tunya Livingstone Resort
May 15, 2023 09:07 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBMy episode today is a tour of Radisson Blue Mosi OA Tunya Livingstone Resort, situated on the banks of one of Africa's longest rivers the Zambezi. The Hotel’s General Manager Shaun Wheeler touts the sustainability footprint of the hotel and believes the property will boost the tourism industry in Zambia.
We are working towards a robust and impactful membership - Liz Tapawa, President, Skal - Nairobi
May 07, 2023 11:39 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn today’s episode, the President of SKAL Nairobi Liz Tapawa reveals programs instituted to grow the membership of SKAL International. Liz, who’s an active member of Women in Tourism Group in Kenya, is confident that the Association’s engagements with hospitality institutions to mentor young ladies will help scale up women empowerment With over 25 years of experience in hospitality business development, LizTapawa is the Director of sales and marketing at Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi airport. ...
Malawi’s Sunbird Tourism Group targets hotel management services in expansion drive
May 06, 2023 21:37 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIn today’s episode, the CEO of Malawi’s Hospitality conglomerate Sunbird Tourism Samson Mwale opens up on the new chapter of the hotel Group and its commitments in the areas of women empowerment and clean energy. Sunbird Hotels and Resorts is Malawi’s leading hotel chain with nine properties including four city hotels in all three regions of Malawi, four popular beach resorts along Lake Malawi and an iconic mountain resort, in the former capital city of Zomba
Exploring Malawi’s birding haven of Blue Zebra Island Lodge
May 05, 2023 04:41 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBMy conversation today is with the Sales & Marketing Manager of Blue Zebra Lodge, Jen Dunlop-Jones. Hosting international buyers and media at the boutique and unique island lodge as part of the post-Malawi International Tourism Expo activities, Jen outlines what makes the island a unique experience and its draw as a birding haven. Blue Zebra Island Lodge is nestled on Nankoma Island, part of the Marelli Archipelago: an unspoiled paradise under the protection of Lake Malawi National Park (a U...
2023 Kriol Jazz Festival makes a glorious return
May 02, 2023 11:59 - 17 minutes - 32.9 MBToday’s special episode was recorded from the capital city of Cabo Verde, Praia host of the Kriol Jazz Festival. Making a glorious return after a 3-year break, the artists were full of praise for the organizers and the municipality of Praia for the Morabeza hospitality accorded during the festival. Dr. Pratt, a Barcelona-based music group on this podcast expressed their adoration for the African vibes and look forward to collaboration with their African counterparts. Performing for the f...
Ghana’s e-visa program to go live by end of year
April 21, 2023 09:34 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBIn today’s episode, the Deputy CEO in charge of finance and administration at the Ghana Tourism Authority Ben Anane Nsiah on the sideline of this year’s ITB Berlin reveals that Ghana’s e-visa program will be rolled out at the end of the year while the Authority is also looking to consolidate its share of the market in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.