07 Key Events Shaping Africa in 2025

Prof. Rajen Pillay on Africa's Regional Integration and His Role in BRICS In this episode, renowned finance expert Professor Rajen Pillay talks to host Khumbelo Munzhelele about progress made with regard to Africa's regional integration, the impact of BRICS, and the significance of South Africa's G20 Presidency.

AU Commission Chair Candidate Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on priorities, if elected. In this episode, Djibouti's Foreign Affairs Minister and one of the candidates for the African Union Commission Chairperson position talk to host Khumbelo Munzhelele about key priorities if elected to the coveted continental position.

Africa's integration agenda, the continent's growing influence in the world. In this episode, host Khumbelo Munzhelele and a panel of experts (Dr Edwin Hlase, Dr Andy Atta-Asamoah, and Dr Chris Nshimbi) take stock of Africa's development agenda and discuss what the continent should do to leverage its growing influence in…

Ian Khama on life after leaving office and his African dream. In this episode, former President of Botswana, Ian Khama, talks to host Khumbelo Munzhelele about his time in office, governance and leadership challenges, Sudan's ongoing conflict, and the significance of the upcoming elections in Botswana.

In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Setipa, a seasoned diplomat and former cabinet minister from Lesotho, who is vying for the prestigious role of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. Setipa brings a wealth of experience from his work with international organisations such as the United Nations, the…