The African Dialogue Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode, we speak to budding entrepreneur, co-founder and Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme winner Chanda Banda. She shares her entrepreneurship journey from the inspiration behind the business, highlights, Â challenges and lessons learned. For those in doubt about starting a business and have no idea how to go about it, Chanda shares four key steps:
Plan and research Outline your business goals Seek advice from those in the industry Execution-make it happen and act on it
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In this episode, we speak to the inspirational Margaret, founder of the Margaret Musondo Mwape Foundation, a charity organization founded in 2010 focusing on supporting underprivileged children and women in Zambia.. As a lawyer and a philanthropist, Margaret shares her journey with us.
For more details about the Margaret Musondo Mwape Foundation:
+260 968760161
mwapemargaret235@gmail.com
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Welcome to Season 2 of The African Dialogue Podcast! In this episode, I share a few reflections on playing small, humility within our African context and how writing a bio and a message from a friend reminded me of my worth.
Stop Playing Small
In this season finale, Pezu.C.Mukwakwa has an amazing chat with Rawan Taha, Julie Ojiambo, Camilla Malakasuka, Gloria Kembabazi and Chaltu Daniel Kalbessa on what Pan-African Womenâs Day means, challenges and as young African women what they are set out to do to promote Pan-Africanism.
This is the second of a two-part special commemorating Pan-African Womenâs Day (31st July). In the spirit of inclusivity, the first episode was recorded in French and this one is in English.
Happy Pan-African Womenâs Day! and remember âBeing African is your superpowerâ
Dans ce dernier épisode de la saison, Cynthia Happi s'entretient avec Aminata Ndiaye, Marina SÚnami Monkoun et Simone Mbodé Diouf sur ce que représente la Journée Internationale de la Femme Africaine, ainsi que les défis et efforts fournis, en tant que jeunes femmes africaines, pour promouvoir le panafricanisme. Il s'agit de la premiÚre partie de deux séries spéciales commémorant la Journée Internationale de la Femme Africaine (31 juillet). Dans un esprit d'inclusivité, cet épisode a été enregistré en français. Merci à Cynthia qui a pris le relais en tant qu'animatrice pour cet épisode.
Bonne JournĂ©e Internationale de la Femme Africaine et n'oubliez pas: "Ătre Africaine est votre super pouvoir."
In this episode, I share some of my personal thoughts on my relationship with my own Father.Â
Happy Father's Day to all Father's and Father figures đđŸ
âApologies for some background feedback on a part of this episodeâ In this episode, we speak to trailblazing changemaker Fara Sylvia Liwewe-Mweemba, Â Founder Bingiza Foundation and Public Civil Servant. She shares the work and programs of Bingiza Foundation through education and empowerment to transform the lives of vulnerable women, girls and boys. This is done with the aim to have them be pioneers of change and effectively contribute to the development of the country. Farai also explains how her public service career inspired and continues to inform her work with the Bingiza Foundation. "If you can dream it then you can achieve it. There is no roadblock to success." ******* To support Bingiza Foundation: Cell: +260953655031 Email: info@bingizafoundation.com Website: www.bingizafoundation.com Twitter: @Bingiza_ZM Facebook: @Bingiza Foundation Address: House No 63/14 Corner of Makishi and Manchichi Road, Garden Chilulu Lusaka.
In this episode, we speak to inspiring Joy Lewanika, Founder and Director of the Joy of Giving- a small non-profit organisation that strives to raise the life conditions of the vulnerable.Â
Joy shares on:
- The inspiration to start 'The Joy of Giving'
- The Joy of Giving initiatives (Menstrual Health, Feeding Program, educational support)
- Buddhist Practice
- Her passion for Farming
âIt is important to nurture our compassionate side especially with children as wellâ
To support The Joy of Giving:
Bank account details
Account name: The Joy of Giving Ltd.
United Bank of Africa
Ac. 9030110000024
Sort code: 370033
Swift code: UNAFZMLU
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Airtel Merchant Account
The Joy of Giving Airtel Account
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More info
Website: https://joy-of-giving.com/
Mobile Number: +260975274274
In this episode, we talk to Karen Reini, a brilliant Art Historian
She shares on:Â
-Her background and journey to working for the Henie Onstad Kunstsenter
-The purpose of art (western v African contexts)Â
- Power imbalances and looting of African artifacts
-Timing and context concerning art - Her top five museum picksÂ
*A worthy mention is the great work of the Women's Museum ZambiaÂ
How do we live meaningful and impactful lives in pursuant of stability? In this episode we unpack 'stability', what it is and and how do perceptions of it affect our lives.Â
The importance of career sponsors and how to identify them in your professional career.
-form authentic relationshipsÂ
-be solution-orientedÂ
-genuinely assist others
We interview Moussa Soumahoro an Ivorian working in the field of  conflict analysis and transnational organised crime. He shares his professional journey, provides context to the field he works in as well as some recommendations. Moussa's parting words ''believe in yourself and stay focused''
Our first intergenerational dialogue with Colonel Nobly Chime. He shares his journey about:
-Starting a community school
-Family
-Faith
-Marriage
-Society
In this episode we talk to Amina Kaunda a budding media personality. She shares her journey about:
- Getting into media
- Moving back home
- The Zambian media landscape
- Being the granddaughter of a prominent figure
- Privilege
- Failures and achievements