The Brenthurst Foundation Podcast

In Marie-Noelle’s finale on the podcast, she explores the critical topic of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the importance of gaining the trust of African youth to ensure its success. She is joined by Rutendo Nyaku, the insightful author behind "AfCFTA’s proof is in the pudding: Earning youth trust is the way to leverage the bulging population." In this episode, they discuss: The deep-seated distrust among African youth towards their governments and its impact on AfCFTA. Key challenges in the implementation of the AfCFTA. Effective communication and advocacy strategies for AfCFTA. Practical steps for youth inclusion in policy-making. Necessary bureaucratic reforms to enhance trade efficiency. This engaging conversation offers a deep dive into the future of Africa's economic integration and the crucial role of youth.   From Marie-Noelle, “thank you for being with me throughout this journey. It’s been an absolute pleasure sharing in this journey with you all.”

Join Marie-Noelle for a compelling conversation with Dr Col. Kizza-Besigye about his life of service, leading the opposition in Uganda, and his hopes for the future of Ugandans and Africans. As a prominent figure in African politics, Kizza-Besigye shares his perspectives on governance, activism, and the fight for popular sovereignty. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the complexities of leadership and democracy in Africa.

Join Marie-Noelle for a compelling conversation with Dr Col. Kizza-Besigye about his life of service, leading the opposition in Uganda, and his hopes for the future of Ugandans and Africans. As a prominent figure in African politics, Kizza-Besigye shares his perspectives on governance, activism, and the fight for popular sovereignty. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the complexities of leadership and democracy in Africa.

Featuring Tendai Biti, join Marie-Noelle for an insightful discussion on democracy, a life of service, and the challenges of being in opposition. As a prominent African leader, Mr Biti shares his experiences navigating political landscapes and offers valuable lessons for the next generation of African leaders. Tune in to gain invaluable insights into governance, activism, and the pursuit of a better future for Africa.

Join us for an enlightening episode as we delve into the world of co-production in policymaking with Noreen Blanluet, co-founder of the Co-production Network for Wales. In this conversation, Noreen sheds light on the importance of putting citizens at the heart of policymaking processes, how we ought to do that and the challenges around co-production.

Dive into a transformative dialogue with Roelf Meyer, a key architect of the South African peace process in 1994, as we uncover invaluable insights on leadership, compromise, and fostering dialogue and how these apply in today's tumultuous world. Roelf shares firsthand experiences and timeless lessons that resonate far beyond borders. Tune in to this illuminating conversation with Marie-Noelle and discover actionable strategies to bridge divides and build a more harmonious world.

Speaking with Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, the former President of Botswana, Ian Khama, gives his full insight into life as the leader of the African nation. From his first day as President, to how the role changed him and memories from his term, President Khama leaves no stone unturned in this conversation.

Discover the heartbeat of South Africa's agriculture landscape with renowned agricultural economist, Wandile Sihlobo. In this insightful episode, we delve into the challenges between policy and implementation and what it will take to stimulate growth and employment in agriculture. The best part is that he also shares lessons that are applicable to other African countries. Tune in now!

The informal sector across Africa makes up nearly 83% of employment. However, in spite of its size, there is a general lack of engagement with the sector, from both government and private corporates.     Today we speak to Prince Nwadeyi, co-founder of Setana Capital, to understand why this lack of engagement exists and what Setana is doing to resolve the challenge of financing and working capital with MSME’s in the informal sector.  Join the conversation on: Twitter - @BrenthurstF / Facebook - @BrenthurstFoundation / Instagram - @brenthurstfoundation  

Honda, Toyota, Toshiba and Sony, to name but a few, are all successful companies to come out of Japan. How did Japan perfect enterprise and create a booming private sector? Was educational prowess the key? Listen to Part 2 of our chat with Prof Kenichi Ohno to find out.