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  • Africa Connect: Trade Barriers Threaten Southern African Customs Union

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 9th of April 2026 discussed the trade barrier threats to the Southern African Customs Union.

    About the guest

    Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of

    KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program

    (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    17 min
  • Africa Connect: Iran-Israel-USA War Effects on Africa

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 26th of March 2026 discussed the implications of the Iran-Israel-USA conflict on Africa.

    About the guest

    Yolokazi Mfuto is a development practitioner and political analyst with expertise in youth development, human rights, and governance. She has worked with the University of Fort Hare, UNFPA, the Pan African Parliament, and the Democracy Development Program, driving initiatives that support young people across Africa. She is also a published commentator on politics and development and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Multidisciplinary Human Rights at the University of Pretoria.

    18 min
  • Africa Connect: Justice For Her

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 19th of March 2026 discussed the involvement of women in the development of the African continent

    About the guest

    Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of

    KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program

    (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    10 min
  • African Connect: Trade Barometer

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 12th of March 2026 discussed the Trade Barometer.

    About the guest

    Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of

    KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program

    (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    16 min
  • Africa Connect - Africa's aviation industry amidst Middle East crisis

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 5th of March 2026 discussed the implications of the Middle East crisis on Africa's aviation industry.

    About the guest

    Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of

    KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program

    (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    16 min
  • Africa Connect - AGOA: Africa's trade future - Opportunities and Challenges

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 26th of February 2026 discussed the implications of the renewed AGOA contract.

    About the guest

    Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of

    KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program

    (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    18 min
  • Africa Connect - 39th AU Summit

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 19th of February 2026 discussed the implications of the 39th AU Summit.

    About the guest

    Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of

    KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program

    (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    14 min
  • Africa Connect - What can people expect from the SONA?

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 12th of February 2026 discussed possible outcomes from the SONA 2026 session.

    About the guest

    Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of

    KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program

    (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    11 min
  • Africa Connect: Politics Gone Viral - Uganda-US co-operation at stake

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Thelma Nyarhi and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror on News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 5th of February 2026 it focused on the prevailing notions of political heirs within governance with particular focus on the Uganda-US social media implications

    About the guest

    Thelma N. Nyarhi is currently pursuing her PhD studies in Anthropology at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Her research interests lie within migration, democracy, citizenship, identity and belonging. She is a Researcher at the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.

    17 min
  • Africa Connect: US 1% LEVY TAX on Diaspora Remittances Threaten Africa's Financial Flows

    About the Podcast

    Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information.

    About the Episode

    In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 29th of January 2026 discussed the implications of the US 1% Levy Tax on Diaspora Remittances.

    About the guest

    Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of

    KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program

    (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    15 min

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