Africa 4 Dummies

Nov 02 2024 55 ep. 41 mins 8
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A podcast by Nathan and Zenge for people to get a clearer picture of what's going on in Africa. Make sure to follow our Africa4dummies playlist on Spotify where we share some great African music.

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Spies, Puppets and Sellouts - Tactics in Afro Politics

Nov 02 2024 51 mins  
African politics is full of name calling - the most slanderous ones are: “sellouts” or “puppets“. Mandela was accused of this and so was Mobutu - in this episode we discuss the complexities of these terms and what it means for future politics. (00:10) African News Segment (03:40) Introduction (06:15) Spies and Allegations of Being Pro-Western (13:00) Winnie Mandela’s Fal

Men's Mental Health in Africa

Aug 29 2024 88 mins  
Dealing with mental health in Africa is difficult with most people. Especially men. In this episode A4D gathered different voices to speak on this and we analyzed the politics of it all. Content Warning: This episode discusses topics related to depression and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, we strongly encourage seeking profession

AI and Copper Mining in Zambia

Aug 05 2024 48 mins  
Recently AI technology has been used to discover huge copper deposits in Zambia. In this episode, the A4D team discusses what’s at stake for Zambian people and the fast-growing AI industry. (00:18) Recent News in Africa (02:23) Main Discussion (08:10) Zambian History Anchored by Copper (11:30) Communist China (16:38) First Railway Line (21:05) AI Has Been Around Since The 60s (

South Africa Election Aftermath

Jul 15 2024 59 mins  
(00:30) Introduction (01:20) What the results say of this election (06:50) MK Factor (15:00) Perception of the GNU (23:14) Minister of Home Affairs (35:56) Secretary General of ANC (41:03) Friction in the Government of National Unity (50:32) Behind the scenes of Mandela's presidency (58:20) Conclusion

Kenyan Protester- "The people have had enough!"

Jul 02 2024 31 mins  
In this episode the A4D speaks to one of the protesters in Kenya’s anti- finance bill Mutua Kiania. One week ago hundreds and thousands of young Kenyans rocked the streets of Nairobi and several other cities nationwide demanding the end of the infamous Finance Bill. Kenya’s Human rights commission reports 39 died as a result of the protests. (00:05) Introduction (01:20) Protes

Kenyan Protests Explained : Gen Z & the Finance Bill

Jun 30 2024 35 mins  
This week young Kenyans rocked the country with nationwide protests against a Financial Tax bill. Why ? Find out in this episode with Dr Westen Shilaho a Kenyan scholar at Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg. South Africa. (00:05) Introduction (01:40) What are the Kenyan protests about? (07:40) What is the debt situation? (13:40) What is the mood around storming Parliament? (

South Africa Series: Election '24 Explained - ANC Coalition and the MK-Zuma factor

May 30 2024 27 mins  
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey. Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History On

South Africa Series: Foreign Policy - From Mugabe to Israel/Palestine

May 29 2024 45 mins  
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey. Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History On

South Africa Series: The Presidents- Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa

May 28 2024 31 mins  
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7th general election on May 29, 2024, marking three decades since the end of apartheid, we delve deep into the heart of the nation's journey. Join our insightful discussion with Keanen Isaacs, a researcher at South Africa History O

Africa Freedom Day: Documenting the Journey of a War Veteran and Freedom Fighter

May 25 2024 65 mins  
Happy Africa Freedom Day! In this exhilarating episode commemorating Africa Freedom Day, the A4D Team recounts our remarkable interviews with two extraordinary individuals: Pvt. Moboola, a valiant soldier from World War II, and Ambassador Ngalande, a fearless freedom fighter who later rose to prominence as a diplomat. As we reflect on the past, we ponder the question: Can we mainta