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Bekithema Ntoni is a South African policy practitioner, researcher and strategist working at the intersection of governance, international relations and African development. As a Young Changemaker, he argues that Africa’s relationship with outer space is a defining strategic choice for the twenty-first century. The decisions governments make today about whether to develop indigenous satellite capacity, how to engage with competing space powers, and what governance frameworks to advance internationally will determine whether Africa controls its own data, secures its own borders, and shapes the norms of a domain that will underpin the global economy. LinkedIn · ISS Africa Website · Connect on LinkedIn

Ndum Charlotte Ayeah is a Cameroonian civic engagement practitioner, community organizer, and founder of the Association of Adolescent Girls and Young Women Cameroon. Through years of community-based civic dialogue with young people and local councils in Cameroon's conflict-affected North West Region, she has come to understand that Africa does not have a participation problem. It has a design problem. As a Young Changemaker. she challenges political and private sector leaders to make space for community engagement (and to act on what communities design for themselves). LinkedIn · ISS Africa Website · Connect on LinkedIn

Immanuel Kiiluis the Head of Research and Policy at the Nala Center, a youth led think tank advancing sustainable development across Africa through research, policy engagement, and inclusive dialogue. As a Young Changemaker, he argues that the defining question facing the continent is not whether Africa possesses potential, but whether it will collectively make the decisions necessary to transform that potential into lasting prosperity. LinkedIn · ISS Africa Website · Connect on LinkedIn

Bouakkaz Aymen is a Political Science and International Relations student from Algeria with a strong interest in strategic foresight, regional security, and technology-driven governance in Africa. He grew up witnessing the gap between how policymakers discuss security and how communities actually experience it. His vision for Africa, as a Young Change Maker, challenges policy makers to stop treating their populations as threats to be surveilled, and instead design architectures where communities become primary authors of their own safety. More · ISS Africa Website · Connect on LinkedIn

Ann Nyagah is a Kenyan economist and public finance specialist with nearly a decade of experience across Kenya's national government institutions. As a Young Changemaker she points out that Africa loses billions every year to climate-related disasters, yet when the national budget is written, climate risk is essentially invisible. She argues that this is not a data problem or a technical limitation: it is a structural design failure in how African governments plan, budget, and spend — and it is a failure that can be fixed. More · ISS Africa Website · Connect on LinkedIn

Elijah Koome is a founder and senior education professional with experience designing and scaling initiatives across edtech, higher education, and the nonprofit sector. As a Young Changemaker, he explains how helping young Africans to understand and engage with the law, perhaps through an AI-assisted legislative translation platform, can unlock paricipation, progress and potential. LinkedIn · ISS Africa Website · Connect on LinkedIn

Dr Andrew Robson unpacks what animal rehabilitation can teach about determination, highlighting the power of small wins.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Dr Andrew Robson is a veterinarian with a Master of Science degree from Wits University. Based in Johannesburg, Andrew provides the highest standard of care to small animal patients and their families. With a strong interest in companion animal medicine, animal physiology, and client education, he is passionate about strengthening the human–animal bond and supporting pet parents through evidence-based, compassionate veterinary care. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Bonni Suckling reflects on mental health after grief.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Bonni Suckling is the founder of Rainbows and Smiles Foundation. In 2022, she completed her Paediatric Post Grad Diploma, a testament to her dedication to improving paediatric healthcare. She has played a pivotal role in establishing paediatric palliative care support groups, offering solace and guidance to families. She is also a gym instructor and endurance athlete. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Dr Elizabeth Hart details the physical and mental ongoing effects that are part and parcel of long-term cancer survivorship.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Dr Elizabeth Hart (M.B,Ch.B; FMCHC; NBC-HWC) is a qualified health coach, coaching clients with a wide variety of chronic conditions and life challenges to help them achieve optimal health and well-being. She is also a qualified emergency medicine practitioner and an integral member of a breast cancer unit, involved in surgical and survivorship roles. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

Pieter le Roux, a cancer survivor and counsellor, shares helpful advice on navigating your reality after cancer.

This episode is proudly brought to you by CFAO Healthcare South Africa in the interest of education, awareness, and support. As we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, we’re turning the spotlight on the strength and resilience of those facing cancer — encouraging a culture of early detection, community support, and proactive health.

Pieter le Roux, a counsellor with more than a decade of experience in the oncology field, is the founder of Pivot Point Cancer Support. He is dedicated to providing specialised psychosocial care, helping both patients and their families navigate the emotional and practical challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn