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Africa Connect: Trade Barriers Threaten Southern African Customs Union
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 (https://vocfm.co.za/live-stream/) that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 9th of April 2026 discussed the trade barrier threats to the Southern African Customs Union.
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
31 Jul 2026
Africa Connect: Iran-Israel-USA War Effects on 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 Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape (https://vocfm.co.za/live-stream/) that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 26th of March 2026 discussed the implications of the Iran-Israel-USA conflict on Africa.
About the guest
Yolokazi Mfuto is a development practitioner and political analyst with expertise in youth development, human rights, and governance. She has worked with the University of Fort Hare, UNFPA, the Pan African Parliament, and the Democracy Development Program, driving initiatives that support young people across Africa. She is also a published commentator on politics and development and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Multidisciplinary Human Rights at the University of Pretoria.
31 Jul 2026
Africa Connect: Justice For Her
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 (https://vocfm.co.za/live-stream/) that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 19th of March 2026 discussed the involvement of women in the development of the African continent
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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