Milepost

Milepost

By Nqobile Mbali NgewuSociety & Culture
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Milepost episodes

  • Soft Power

    Soft power lies in the ability to attract and persuade. Whereas hard power – the ability to coerce - relies heavily on a country’s military or economic might. Let’s explore the cheapest form of Power…SOFT POWER.

    15 min
  • Twenty Twenty MINE

    There are over 33,000 mines in the world and humans continue to find new riches from the Earth; perhaps we should look no further for inspiration and dig deeper within ourselves to claim 2025 – Twenty Twenty Mine!

    19 min
  • Botswana - part2

    A toast to the humble and peaceful people of Botswana; who, through their recent Olympic gold medalist – Letsile Tebogo, have made Africa proud.

    The future is Africa!

    17 min
  • Botswana - part1

    Introducing you to Africa’s Peaceful Nation; Botswana. This country was once known as Bechuanaland – a slight corruption on the word Batswana. Thankfully, the Tswana reclaimed their Republic in 1965 and aptly Botswana has since been known as B.O.T.S.W.A.N.A. ever since.

    16 min
  • Sober Habits

    SOBER – defn: serious, sensible, and solemn

    HABIT – defn: a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

    Here are some of my personal Sober Habits for a simple, luxurious and sophisticated lifestyle…judge and adopt :-) 

    26 min
  • Gladiator's Curse

    “Are you not entertained?”

    No. Not at the cost of people’s mental sanity and stability. Let’s learn to reach out and talk to people. For my listeners in South Africa, you can reach out to SADAG (www.sadag.org) for support. Toll-free number: 0800 567 567.

    14 min
  • South Africa_Part2

    Oenophile “ee-nuh-file” – that’s what you are if you’ve never had any formal training, yet you’re not only passionate about drinking it, but you can also tell the difference between papsak or a prestigious blend of wine. South Africa fun facts part 2!

    12 min
  • In with the NEW

    “Every moment is a fresh beginning” – TS Elliot…this is the gift of time; so out with the old and in with the NEW. Welcome to 2024!

    26 min
  • Cancer of the ISMs

    One crisis after another! Is there a therapy that can kill, cure or at least put the ISM cancer into remission? Maybe. “Cancer cannot cripple love, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot conquer the spirit.” – Author Unknown

    11 min

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Nqobile Mbali Ngewu hosts Milepost - a space for thoughtful conversations on culture, creativity, and spirituality - rooted in Africa and open to the world. Together; we explore how these threads shape a life of depth, intention, and quiet elegance.