Today with Kieno Kammies

Kieno Kammies speaks to Obenewa Amponsah Executive director at Harvard Centre for African Studies

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of Oliver Tambo - what are some of the positive leadership lessons we can use from across the African continent?

Kieno Kammies speaks to Prof Lyal White Director at Johannesburg Business School

1). With Lula off to Jail, his likely heir to the Workers Party presidential candidacy seeks to hold the party together.
2). PayPal chases the ‘unbanked’ in Brazil.
3). Brazil is allowing funds to ‘indirectly’ invest in Cryptocurrencies.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Karen Davis Chairperson at Greater Table View Action Forum and  Marnus Van Wyk Managing director at AlphaWave Group.

Cell phone based communication has become an integral part of our lives. And in an attempt to meet the increasing demands for sufficient cellular signals, several cell phone masts have been erected around Cape Town. This however, was not without resistance.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Adam Gilchrist, UK correspondent

1). The Triple Victim he’s been attacked by wildlife 3 times in America
2). A Record Race as the temperature soared at this year’s London Marathon

Kieno Kammies speaks to Sam Sole Senior Investigative Journalist at amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism

remember that we spoke to Investigative Journalist Sam Sole about Sagarmatha technologies and their attempts to list of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) but the listing was aborted after the JSE withdrew its approval, based on technical shortcomings in meeting the listing requirements. Another company, Ayo Technology Solutions has also been brought into the spotlight as the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) was found to be the only investor for the companies private listing on the stock exchange.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Gary Eisenberg Immigration Attorney & Founder at Eisenberg & Associates 083

In September 2017, the Home Affairs Minister, Prof Hlengiwe Mkhize, outlined the terms and conditions for the new four-year non-renewable Zimbabwean Exemption Permit for the approximately 200 000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Graeme Wilson CEO and Founder of Whipping the Cat Legal services

Stories of underdogs taking on big wigs are a special part of this show and this morning we will be speaking to a founder of a local law firm which is doing just that. Grame Wilson is the CEO and Founder of Whipping the Cat Legal services which aims to differentiate themselves by offering legal services which are more tailored to Africa’s entrepreneurial needs than the established way of doing things.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Nazeer Sonday convenor - Philippi Horticultural Area

The issue has once again been in the headlines thanks to Jacob Zuma mentioning it in his address at the ANC conference in December, and reiterated by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the State of the Nation Address in February. It led to Australia's Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton announced in March that he would consider fast-tracking visa applications from South African farmers; and this week Australia's attorney general Christian Porter has confirmed that he would back special visas for South African farmers.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Adam Gilchrist, UK correspondent

1). Action On Plastic Pollution (as news emerges of an Indonesian plastic berg
2). Pay Attention On Board (renewed advice to watch in flight safety demos

Kieno Kammies speaks to Andrew Human CEO at The Loerie Awards

The Loeries are one of South Africa's most sought-after awards in the creative industry, especially for advertisers and marketers.