Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard Khumbza Afrika | Amplified

09 Exclusive interview with the AU Special Envoy for Food Systems | Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki

Loading player...
The AU's Strategy to Transform Africa's Food Systems.

In this episode, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki joins host Khumbelo Munzhelele for an insightful discussion. As the African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems, he shares his perspectives on the role of food security for Africa's development, challenges he faced leading AUDA-NEPAD (formerly NEPAD), and Niger’s pivotal path toward elections.
15 Mar English South Africa Society & Culture · News

Other recent episodes

Breaking Silence on the African Narrative | Tsitsi Dangarembga

The Power of Storytelling and the Urgency of Reclaiming African Narratives. In this episode, host Khumbelo Munzhelele is joined by renowned novelist and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga. She shares insights into her remarkable journey, the power of storytelling, and the urgency of reclaiming African narratives.
22 Apr 41 min

08 My Journey with SADC | Dr. Tomaz Salomão

In this episode, former SADC Executive Secretary Dr. Tomaz Augusto Salomão joins host Khumbelo Munzhelele to reflect on his tenure, sharing key highlights and valuable insights from his time leading the regional body's Secretariat.
23 Feb 1 hr 02 min

07 Key Events Shaping Africa in 2025

In this gripping episode, foreign policy analyst Chris Ògúnmọ́dẹdé joins host Khumbelo Munzhelele to discuss the pivotal events shaping Africa in 2025 — from ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States to visa-free travel challenges and more.
31 Jan 46 min

06 Africa's Regional Integration and BRICS

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.
18 Dec 2024 39 min

05 Race for the African Union Commission Chairpersonship

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.
28 Oct 2024 31 min
All episodes