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The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.

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December 19, 2024 Africa Connect: Senegal Parliamentary Elections and their Implications for the Future of the Country
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 @12:30PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 21st of November discussed the implications of the Senegalese Parliamentary elections on the country's future.
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.
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14min
December 19, 2024 Africa Connect: Botswana President Boko's To-do-list
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 @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 14th of November 2024 it focused on President Boko's post-election to-do-list.
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.
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11min
November 29, 2024 Food Security, Land and Gender equity
Hombakazi Mercy Nqandeka, originally from Mqele location in Elliotdale (Xhorha), Eastern Cape, holds a double master’s degree in Agricultural Climate Change transition from the University of Galway, Ireland, and SupAgro Montpellier, France. She completed her bachelor’s degree and honours in Crop and Soil Science at the University of Fort Hare, she then completed her thesis in Uganda.
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49min
November 08, 2024 Africa Connect: US Election - Potential Impact for 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 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 @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 7th of November 2024 it focused the implications of the US elections ior Africa.
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.
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15min
November 08, 2024 Africa Connect: Botswana Elections and their Implications for the future of the country Post-election
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 @12:30PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 31st of October 2024 focused on the implications of elections in Botswana.
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.
...more
14min
October 28, 2024 Mozambique Elections and their Implications for the Future of the Country Post-elections
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 @12:30PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 24th of October 2024 focused on the implications of elections in Mozambique
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.
...more
10min
October 28, 2024 Africa Connect: Liberia Signs with Elon Musk's Starlink - Implications for Liberia
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 @12:30PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 17th of October 2024 it focused on the implications of the deal signing between Elon Musk's Starlink and Liberia.
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.
...more
16min
October 28, 2024 Africa Connect: Deputy President of Kenya Impeached by Kenyan Parliament
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 @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 10th of October 2024 it focused on the impeachment of the Deputy President of Kenya. .
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.
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17min
October 28, 2024 Africa Connect: Mapping influence within 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 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 @12:32PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 3rd of October 2024 it focused on mapping influence of Global powers in Africa.
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.
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15min
October 18, 2024 Elections, Governance and Accountability
Ms Xoliswa Jwili is a lawyer, a human rights advocate, facilitator and a mediator for legal matters. She joined us to discuss the election of the Executive of government - from President to Ministers and to give advice on how citizens can hold government to account.
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33min

FAQs about DDP Podcasts:

How many episodes does DDP Podcasts have?

The podcast currently has 88 episodes available.