For the Future: Recent Episodes
Boikanyo Ntsimane
For the Future a short-form interview podcast that explores the stories, challenges and lessons of various successful Africans, from entrepreneurs to artists to activists and beyond.
If you want to learn more about what it takes to succeed in a variety of fields on African soil, if you want to hear more African success stories amongst the myriad of negative news, if you dream of building something great and want to hear from people who have and continue to do so, then this podcast might be for you.
Hey everyone! And welcome to this episode of the For the Future Podcast! In this episode, I have a really interesting conversation with Rutendo Kahari. She is a high school graduate with a keen interest in biomedical research, as well as the empowerment of women in STEM. We talk about why she wants to go into biomedical research as well as why empowering women in STEM fields is so important to her. Let’s get into it!
Social Media:
Instagram: @tendoeinbiomed
LinkedIn: Rutendo Kahari
Hey guys! Welcome to today’s episode of the For the Future Podcast. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Tebogo Ratsoma, she is a Medical Student at UCT and as we discuss today, runs her own non-profit called Loving Little Feet, which helps families of small children in need by donating pre-loved clothes to them. We talk more about her journey, what inspires her to do this work, and how others can help too. Hope you enjoy!Social Media:
Instagram and Facebook: search for “loving little feet foundation”email: loving.littlefeetfoundation@gmail.com
In this week’s episode, I chat with Robert Walker, the events organiser for various events related to renewable energy and sustainability such as the world renowned Sasol Solar Challenge. We talk about electric vehicles and solar energy in Africa, seeing youth producing world class technology, and the importance of community engagement and empowerment in the Sasol Solar Challenge. Hope you enjoy!
Socials:
@sasolarchallenge
Sasol | Solar Challenge |
This week, I have a chat with Emmanuel Msoka @emmanuelmsoka, a UNHCR Champion and former UNICEF Youth Advocate with a focus on empowering young people and in combatting water, sanitation and hygiene crises. We talk about why this crisis matters to young people. uplifting young voices and so much more. Hope you enjoy!
Socials:
Insta: @emmauelmsoka
LinkedIn: Emmanuel Msoka
Hey everyone! Welcome to this week’s much anticipated episode! In this episode, I chat with Sibusiso Zulu, founder of Sneakers 4 Change, a non-profit sneaker donation program, and Swyft Lab, a sustainable thrifting and upcycling company. We talk about how sustainable practices are already engrained in African cultures, the dangers of fast fashion and uplifting local artists. Really loved this conversation and I hope you do too.
Socials:
Personal:
insta: @s4czulu
Swyft Lab:
www.swyftlab.co.za
instagram: @swyft.lab
Sneakers 4 Change:
instagram: @sneakers4change_
In this week's episode, I have an amazing conversation with Dr Ncube. She is a genomics specialist, passionate about biotechnology and animal genetics and business owner of Kea Ncube Agri Solutions. We speak about career uncertainty, animal genetics and the importance of applying scientific research to solve real life problems. Hope you enjoy! (apologies for some poor audio quality moments this week, but I hope you guys can still get value from this!)
SOCIALS:
Facebook (preferred) :keancubeagriservices
Twitter: drkeancube
Tiktok and Instagram: keancube_agriservices
In this episode, I have a conversation with Tamuda Chimhanda. He has started several businesses to help Africans including Dot, a fintech startup, and Glimmer Virtual Reality a VR travel company. He is also currently a Computer Science student at the University of Rochester. Great conversation with him.
Hope you enjoy!
Socials:
instagram and twitter: @tamu.da
LinkedIn: Tamuda Chimhanda
Hey everyone! Welcome to the first episode of 2023! In this episode, I go over some of the best moments and insights from the first 10 episodes of 2022. If you guys like this format, I will be doing it every 10 episodes.
Thank you all for your support this past year and I hope to bring you guys more value, inspiration, and entertainment this year. Enjoy!
Socials:
instagram: @forthefutureza
twitter: @forthefutureza
tiktok:@forthefuturepodcast
Mikaeel Omar is not your average university student. While studying for a Computer Engineering Degree, Mikaeel has started several online businesses including MikaByte, a business that creates a variety of online content for businesses from websites to social media content and more. We chat about what it's like to run businesses at his age, how he got to where he is and so much more.
Hope you enjoy!
Social Media:
Instagram - @Mikxaeel
Twitter - @MikaeelOmar
LinkedIn - Mikaeel Omar
Website: MikaByte.com
email: mikaeel@mikabyte.com
Business: @The MikaByte
Hey guys, thank you so much for coming on this journey with me so far! In this episode, I chat a bit more about myself and why I started this podcast, what I've learnt in this journey so far, and what I hope to achieve for you guys in the future.
Hope you Enjoy!
Social media:
Instagram, Twitter : @forthefutureza
Youtube: For the Future
TikTok: @forthefuturepodcast
Hey everyone! And welcome to episode 10 of the For the Future Podcast!
In this episode, I have an amazing conversation with Dr Khumbuzile Bophela. She has a PhD in Microbiology and is currently a lecturer at the University of Pretoria. We speak about her love for lecturing, how her research contributes to food production, her PhD journey and everything in between. If you're curious about the world of academia, interested in microbiology and food production, or simply want to learn more, then this episode is for you!
Socials:
Twitter: @DrBophela
Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn: Khumbuzile Bophela
Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute at University of Pretoria: https://www.fabinet.up.ac.za/index.php/people-profile?profile=981
Hope you enjoy!
Anne Chisa is a PhD student at UKZN, as well as a science communicator, known for her amazing science podcast, The Root of Science Podcast. In our conversation we talk about why exploring and learning about science is crucial for us as young Africans, her podcasting journey and so much more.
Podcast:
Instagram and Twitter: @rootofscipod
LinkedIn and Facebook: The Root of The Science Podcast
The podcast is available on all podcast platforms
Website: The Root of The Science podcast
Personal:
Twitter and Instagram: @annelinda_c
Email: rootofthesciencepod@gmail.com
On Facebook and LinkedIn, look for Anne Chisa
In this episode, I speak with Tsepang Khoboko. She is the co-founder of TAQA, an online library that aims to help children build their skills and love for reading, particularly in their own mother tongue. We speak about her journey in running a business, why she chose to go into social entrepreneurship and more.
TAQA Website:https://taqa.africa/
TAQA Instagram and Twitter @TAQAAfrica
Tsepang's Personal Instagram and Twitter @tsepang_k
Hope you enjoy!
In this week's episode, I have a conversation with Zilungile Zimela. She has a large variety of insights and experience, from her acclaimed journey in public speaking to working in an organisation that aimed to get young people reading, to running her own media consulting firm. We speak about her experiences and upbringing, why she thinks education is so important, and so much more.
Instagram: @zilu_ngile
Twitter: @athenjwa1
Hope you enjoy!
In today's episode, I have a conversation with Ahmed Elhadj. He is a climate activist and climate negotiator from Tunisia. We speak about his journey in the climate crisis fight, the challenges faced by young people in the space and more. Hope you enjoy!
Youth For Climate Tunisia:
Facebook:@youthforclimatetunisia
Instagram: @youthforclimatetunisia
Twitter:@yfctunisia
Break Free From Plastic: https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/
Stop Ecocide Movement: https://www.stopecocide.earth/
In today's episode, I chat with Mutinta Simelane. She is a poet, writer, project manager, TedX speaker and so much more, with a large variety of experience in the arts industry. We speak about the importance of the arts in Africa, how the arts helped her in the world of business, and so much more. You can find her on Instagram @MissTintsy, Twitter @TheTintsy and Google her to find her work. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we chat with Saidy Brown. She is a critically acclaimed HIV activist who uses her social media platforms to educate and advocate for the rights and destigmatization of those living with HIV.
Whether you are living with HIV or know someone who does, if you are interested in the state of HIV in Africa, the stigma surrounding it and where to go next, or even just care about activism in general, then this is an episode you will definitely love.
You can find her on Instagram and Twitter @saidy_brown and on YouTube by searching 'Saidy Brown'.
Hope you enjoy!
Allan van der Meulen is the founder of Zlto, a social entrepreneurship venture which aims to help young people to gain work experience and contribute to their community to ultimately help them gain employment. We speak about his journey growing up in Mitchell's Plain, his own perspective on the issue of youth unemployment in Africa, why he decided to create Zlto and so much more. Hope you enjoy!
check out our socials:
our podcast @forthefutureza on Instagram, Twitter and youtube
Allan: @allanvandermeulen on Instagram and @zltorewards on Instagram
Our guest in this episode is Funzani Mtembu. She is an investment and economic analyst and is passionate about economics and South African policies. She is no stranger to activism, being at the forefront of the Fees Must Fall Movement and using her knowledge in economic analysis to advocate for more ethical economic practices in South Africa, especially highlighting the importance of the working-class black woman in the South African economy. Hope you enjoy!
Welcome to Episode 1 of the For the Future Podcast! Our first guest is Paul Ballen, the co-founder of Paul's Homemade Ice Cream. He speaks about his journey in co-founding the business, how he was inspired to start when he noticed a gap in the South African market, and so much more. Hope you enjoy!
This episode is an introduction to the podcast For the Future, giving more insight into what we will be exploring on this podcast. Hope you enjoy!