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In the informal market, everyone including the retailers, the suppliers, the transporters and the hustlers are out to make a profit. If you wish to succeed in Africa’s informal markets, you must offer a win-win profitable and non-charitable proposal for all parties. Explore this conversation with Farayi and Leornard Mudachi at AfricaDo!

African informal markets are so fragmented across the African countries and the continent. What would it take to combine all the informal market retail outlets and their trading? How would that economy look? And what new synergies would arise?
Farayi explores this conversation with Leornard Muchachi at AfricanDo!

The importance of small consumer packs (aka kadogo pack, katsaona, penny-pack) cannot be overstated in informal markets, for the average African consumer. The right packaging strategy, can transform a manufacturers fortune in the informal market.

Farayi speaks on the emergence of the Kadogo Economy and the involvement of BTL Consulting Ltd in the pilots.

In a compelling discussion with Leonard Mudachi at @AfriCAN Do! on “Entrepreneurship and Investing in Informal Markets Across Africa,” we explored why informal markets aren’t just a survival economy — they are a strategic growth frontier for investors and businesses alike.

Key highlights include:

• The growth innovations inherent in informal markets.
• The sheer scale and economic significance of informal trade across Africa, supplying essential goods to millions and driving everyday commerce.
• Why recognizing and investing in informal channels is essential for brands and investors targeting sustainable growth and deep local impact.
• Practical lessons on bridging the gap between digital platforms and traditional market networks.