This podcast explores the intersection of health, peace, and climate change in Africa, shedding light on the continent’s unique challenges and inspiring solutions. From combating infectious diseases to addressing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, we bring you stories of resilience, innovation, and collaboration. Join us as we speak with experts, activists, and policymakers working to create a healthier, more peaceful, and sustainable future for Africa
Blood Safety in Africa: Why Strong Laboratory Systems Matter
Send us Fan Mail Every blood donation has the power to save lives, but what happens after someone donates blood? In this episode of the Africa Within Podcast, host Nontobeko Mlambo speaks with Mr. Neo Molusi, Director & External Affairs Lead at Roche Diagnostics, about the often-overlooked journey of donated blood and the critical role laboratories play in ensuring every unit is safe before it reaches a patient. Recorded in recognition of World Blood Donor Day, this conversation explores ...
8 Jun 2026
Water Crisis, Health Risks and AI Solutions
Send us Fan Mail Water is one of our most essential resources, yet millions of South Africans face recurring water shortages, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and growing concerns about water security. In this episode of Africa Within, host Nontobeko Mlambo sits down with Professor Anja du Plessis, a Research Specialist in Water Resource Management, to unpack the realities behind South Africa's water challenges and what they mean for ordinary citizens. Professor du Plessis shares valuable in...
22 May 2026
The Intersection of AI, Community, and Mental Health Care in Africa
Send us Fan Mail This Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore how technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping mental health support across Africa. On this episode of the Africa Within Podcast, we are joined by Ridwan Oyenuga, an artificial intelligence specialist, full-stack software engineer, and founder of SereniMind, a groundbreaking platform that has impacted more than 300,000 people across the continent. Recognised by global institutions for using technology to solve real-worl...
21 Apr 2026
At the Intersection: Climate Change, Labour Rights and Gender Justice
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Africa Within, we sit down with Wendy Pekeur, an activist and co-founder of the Ubuntu Rural Women and Youth Movement—a grassroots organisation that emerged from resistance to farm evictions in Stellenbosch and has since become a powerful force for change across the Western, Northern, and Eastern Cape. Since 2014, Ubuntu has been at the forefront of amplifying the voices of rural women and youth, building leadership, and addressing the deep inequalities tha...
28 Jan 2026
Eliminating Cervical Cancer in Africa: The Road to 90-70-90
Send us a text In this episode of the Africa Within Podcast, we speak with Dr. Dille Mahamadou Issimouha, Technical Officer for Cancer Control at the World Health Organization's Africa Region, to discuss Africa's efforts to eliminate cervical cancer, one of the most preventable yet deadly cancers affecting women on the continent. Despite the availability of effective tools for prevention, early detection, and treatment, cervical cancer continues to claim thousands of lives each year in Africa...
26 Oct 2025
Why the African Union's EVAWG Convention Could Be a Game Changer for Women's Rights in Africa
In this episode of the Africa Within Podcast, we take you to Dar es Salaam, where the African Women's Development and Communications Network (FEMNET) brought together African women leaders, activists, and policymakers to discuss the African Union’s Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG). The conversation explores what this groundbreaking convention means for Africa, how it can help address femicide and gender-based violence, and why urgent political will is necessary to...
31 Jul 2025
Youth at the Frontlines of Peace: A Conversation with AU Youth Ambassador for Peace
In this episode of Africa Within, we sit down with Simone Diouf, the African Union Youth Ambassador for Peace in West Africa, to explore the core of the Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) Agenda. Simone shares her journey as a young peacebuilder and discusses the vital role youth play in conflict prevention and the establishment of sustainable peace. She emphasizes that youth inclusion is not just necessary; it is urgent. From grassroots activism to continental policymaking, this conversation u...
16 Jun 2025
Brave and unapologetic: Young Advocates for Women's Health and Justice (Youth Day Special)
Nonhlanhla Siwela, a medical student and advocate, discusses youth health, women's rights, and healthcare access in South Africa, highlighting the challenges and the power of youth-led advocacy in this interview.
5 Jun 2025
Challenges and Opportunities: How Journalists Report on Africa's Climate Crisis
Journalists Malemba Mkongo and Dennis Aseto discuss the hurdles and prospects encountered by African journalists as they report on the climate crisis in this interview episode.
25 Apr 2025
World Malaria Day: What’s Working and What’s Next for Africa
Join us on the Africa Within Podcast as we commemorate World Malaria Day with an impactful conversation about malaria eradication in Africa. Our guest, Dr. Olusola Oresanya, Senior Country Technical Coordinator at Malaria Consortium Nigeria, shares valuable insights on the progress, challenges, and innovations shaping Africa’s fight to end malaria. From prevention strategies to community-led interventions, this episode emphasizes the urgency and hope in the journey toward a malaria-free Afric...
24 Apr 2025
Eradicating Malaria in Africa: The Role of Leadership, Innovation, and Investment
This World Malaria Day, we highlight Africa's efforts to combat one of its deadliest yet preventable diseases—malaria. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Corine Karema, a leading Rwandan public health expert and Director of Malaria, NTDs, and Public Health at Quality & Equity Healthcare in Rwanda. We examine Africa's progress in malaria eradication, the persistent challenges, and the necessary steps to eradicate this preventable disease permanently. We also discuss how Rwanda has...
12 Apr 2025
Youth, Peace and Security: Why Youth Must Lead Africa’s Peace Efforts
In this inspiring episode of the Africa Within Podcast, we sit down with Wevyn Muganda, a dynamic Kenyan expert on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) in Africa. She discusses young people's vital role in peacebuilding, the challenges they face in accessing decision-making spaces, and the urgent need for meaningful youth inclusion in security and governance processes. From grassroots activism to continental leadership, we explore what the future of youth leadership could and should look like acr...
18 Mar 2025
Primary Health Care in Africa: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
In this episode, we sit down with a Public Health Medical Specialist, Dr. Atiya Mosam, to discuss the challenges, progress, and future of Primary Health Care in Africa. From healthcare accessibility to funding gaps and innovative solutions, we uncover what is working and what needs urgent attention.
18 Feb 2025
Disease, Progress, and Hope: Key Events Shaping the Continent
In this episode of the Africa Within Podcast, we explore some of the major health events since the beginning of 2025 that are shaping the future of the continent. 🌍 🎙️ What’s Inside? ✅ Health: A look at major public health events, from disease outbreaks like Mpox and Marburg to cholera challenges and how governments and communities respond
18 Dec 2024
Eradicating Polio in Nigeria: The Road to a Polio-Free Future
Dr. Tunji Funsho, a renowned polio eradication expert, explores Nigeria's path to a polio-free future, highlighting innovative strategies to overcome security challenges and ensure sustainable progress towards a disease-free society.
30 Nov 2024
Breaking the Silence: Exploring Mental Health in African Men
Dr. Keitumentsi Tumi Mashego, a leading clinical psychologist, shares insights on breaking the silence and addressing mental health challenges faced by African men in a society plagued by toxic masculinity and cultural stigmas.
13 Nov 2024
Safe Girl Reusable Pads: Sustainable Menstrual Care for a Healthier Uganda and a Healthier Earth
According to the United Nations, over 800 million women between the ages of 15 and 49 are menstruating on any given day. Every month, young girls around the world are forced to miss school days due to menstruation. Health experts and charities have pointed out the global problem of spiraling inflation as pushing up the cost of pads in many African nations, driving more girls out of school, or unhygienic alternatives that can cause infections and infertility.Thanks to people like Catherine Nak...
15 Oct 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Alison Tucker's Breast Cancer Journey
In this episode, Africa Within Podcast host Nontobeko Mlambo speaks to Alison Tucker, a South African author and breast cancer survivor. She talks about her breast cancer journey, treatment options, and her book titled “My Best Worst Year”
10 Oct 2024
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Africa Within Podcast explores the intersection of health, peace, and climate change in Africa, shedding light on the continent’s unique challenges and inspiring solutions. From combating infectious diseases to addressing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, we bring you stories of resilience, innovation, and collaboration. The Africa Within Podcast is hosted by South African journalist, Nontobeko Mlambo.Join us as we speak with experts, community leaders, ordinary ci...
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