In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future, we focus on challenges Africa faces with regard to scarce water resources featuring Chris Dickens of International Water Management, a global non-profit organisation based in Sri Lanka with five o

NEPAD

Feb 16th, 2021 39m 34s

Focus on the work (footprint) NEPAD is doing in Africa which is to be found in areas such agriculture, health, skills development, etc. Featuring NEPAD CEO Ibrahim Mayaki, NEPAD head of Industrialisation, Science, Technology and Innovation Hub

SADC multi-stakeholder Water, Energy, Food Nexus Dialogue

Feb 9th, 2021 38m 45s

In this edition of Africa of the Future we focus on the last SADC multi-stakeholder Water, Energy, Food Nexus dialogue which took place in Johannesburg. We find out what it means and its objectives. SADC’s WEF nexus dialogue happens every two y

Water and Sanitation

Feb 2nd, 2021 39m 29s

In this edition we discuss issues of water and sanitation, open defecation and find out if water for everyone forever is possible in Africa. We feature Clement Bugasi of Community Water and Sanitation Agency of Ghana and James Gunu, the distric

Africa's contribution to Civilization

Jan 26th, 2021 38m 30s

In this edition of Africa we debunk the myth created largely by European scholars and colonizers that Africa contributed nothing to world civilization. We highlight those things Africa contributed such as writing (hieroglyphics) that was develo

Rosa-Luxemburg

Dec 22nd, 2020 38m 15s

We shine a spotlight on a new report published by Rosa-Luxemburg Stiftung which shows the Alliance for a Green Revolution has failed to transform agricultural systems in Africa. We feature Nokutula Mhene who is programmes manager Rosa-Luxemburg

The state of democracy in Africa

Dec 15th, 2020 39m 16s

In this edition of Africa of the Future, we examine the state of democracy in Africa and we also shine a spotlight on the pressing need to democratize the United Nations with Prof. Shadrack Ghutto of the University of South Africa (UNISA) who a

Pan Africanism

Dec 8th, 2020 39m 34s

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future we examine the link between Pan Africanism the African Renaissance, featuring Prof. Gatsheni Ndlovu of UNISA and Prof. Siphamandla Ndlovu of the Centre for Global Dialogue based in Pretoria.

Refugees

Dec 1st, 2020 39m 42s

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future we shine a spotlight on the plight of refugees in Africa as reports of corona-virus infections in camps emerge. The world recently celebrated World Refugee Day, on the 20th of June.

Africa's contribution to civilization

Nov 17th, 2020 38m 30s

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future we debunk false notions that Africa contributed nothing to world knowledge and civilization. We feature Prof Sabelo Ndlovu of UNISA, Prof. Pitika Ntuli, a social-cultural analyst and Dr Mathole Mot

Special recognition for volunteering work in Ghana and other African countries.

Nov 10th, 2020 39m 58s

I n this week’s edition of Africa of the Future we shine a spotlight on a young chef who has received a special recognition for his volunteering work in Ghana and other African countries, by providing food to the vulnerable by the Basque Culina

Chinese One Belt One Road

Oct 27th, 2020 39m 52s

In this edition of Africa of the Future we find out what the Chinese One Belt One Road mean for the world and Africa.

Youth participation in democracy and governance

Oct 13th, 2020 39m 54s

In this edition of Africa of the Future we discuss issues of youth participation in democracy and governance and we consider whether Africa is free or just independent. We feature two academics and activists – one is Jean Bwasa, founder of Righ

Women who are doing the best for the advancement of the continent.

Oct 6th, 2020 39m 59s

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future, we talk to two women who are doing the best for the advancement of the continent. One is Mokhudu Cynthia Machaba, a South African teacher who has been named the top ten finalist of the annual Glob

Water scarcity in Africa

Sep 29th, 2020 38m 10s

In week’s edition of Africa of the Future, we focus on challenges Africa faces with regard to scarce water resources featuring Chris Dickens of International Water Management, a global non-profit organization based in Sri Lanka with five office

NEPAD

Sep 24th, 2020 39m 34s

Are African governments doing enough in catering for the rights and needs of the age?.

Sep 15th, 2020 39m 56s

In this edition of Africa of the Future, we examine whether African governments are doing enough in catering for the rights and needs of the aged. We feature Nicodimus Chipfupa, regional director of HelpAge in Southern Africa, Leornad Nangomba

Safe Drinking Water

Sep 9th, 2020 40m

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future, we at how mobile technology can be used to make clean and safe drinking water accessible and affordable. Currently 40% of the population in sub-Saharan Africa lacks safe drinking water and within

World Bank Infrastructure Finance Facility

Sep 1st, 2020 39m 25s

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future, amidst the Covid 19 crisis, the World Bank extends to Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (the TDB) a debut USD 415 million long-term infrastructure finance facility, a first o

World Bank Infrastructure Finance Facility

Aug 25th, 2020 39m 53s

Excellency Rodolfo Benitez Verson, talking about Cuban President's birthday.

Aug 18th, 2020 37m 41s

This week on Africa of the Future we bring you an exclusive interview with the Cuban Ambassador to South Africa, his Excellency Rodolfo Benitez Verson talking about Cuban President’s birthday on the 13th of August. Fidel Castro would be 94 year

Basque Culinary World Prize.

Aug 11th, 2020 39m 59s

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future we shine a spotlight on a young chef who has received a special recognition for his volunteering work in Ghana and other African countries, by providing food to the vulnerable by the Basque Culinar

Africa of the future

Aug 4th, 2020 39m 54s

Africa of the Future celebrates 50 years of the OAU, now known as the African Union, we explore the victories and challenges of its history and look forward into the future.

Rosa-Luxemburg Stiftung Report

Jul 28th, 2020 38m 15s

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future we shine a spotlight on a new report published by Rosa-Luxemburg Stiftung which shows the Alliance for a Green Revolution has failed to transform agricultural systems in Africa. We feature Nokutula

Young African Champions

Jul 20th, 2020 39m 5s

In this week’s edition of Africa of the Future we shine a spotlight on Young African Champions, so recognized by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-NEPAD. These are young Africans doing amazing stuff on the ground to improve the lives