Director of Navy Transformation: Admiral Emily Masanabo

This week we talk to Admiral Emily Masanabo the Director of Navy Transformation in the South African Navy. We discuss elements that shaped her career development and led to her accomplishments, emphasising the importance of women breaking through gla ...

Award winning multi-talented entertainer: Keabetswe Motsilanyane

This week we are joined by Keabetswe Motsilanyane, renowned South African performing artist. We discuss a few of her career highlights and in the process consider some of the factors that contribute towards longevity in the entertainment industry, pa ...

National Police Commissioner: Riah Phiyega

This week we speak to the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service Ms Mangwashi Victoria “Riah” Phiyega, the first woman to lead the police in its 100 year history. Our conversation covers women breaking glass ceilings in male do ...

Minister Gender, Children, Disability for Malawi: Patricia Kaliati

In our fifth episode on the 25th AU Summit, we speak to Malawi’s Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Patricia Kaliati. We underscore the value of educating women, and Minister Kaliati remarks on the use of education as a vac ...

Minister of Gender and Child Development for Zambia:...

In our fourth episode on the 25th AU Summit, we speak to Prof. Nkandu Luo: Minister of Gender and Child Development for Zambia. Her previous ministerial posts include: Chiefs and Traditional Affairs; and Local Government and Housing Trade. We discuss ...

Minister of Foreign Affairs Botswana: Dr. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi

In our third episode on the 25th AU Summit, we speak to Dr. Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for Botswana. Her previous ministerial posts include: Works, Transport and Communications; Trade, Industry, ...

UN Under-Secretary-General Sexual Violence in Conflict: Zainab Hawa...

In our second episode on the 25th AU Summit, we speak to Mrs Zainab Hawa Bangura, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and former Minister of Health and Sanitation as well as Minister of For ...

Chairperson of the African Union: Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma

This week marks our first episode on the 25th AU Summit, under the theme "Year of Women Empowerment and Development towards Africa's Agenda 2063". We speak to Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Chairperson of the African Union on key outcomes of the summit: ...

Sophie Ndaba: Actress, Businesswoman, Philanthropist and charity patron.

This week we speak to Sophie Ndaba, award winning actress, businesswoman, philanthropist and charity patron. We discuss some of the factors contributing to her success, under the mantra, “faith is the substance of things not seen yet hoped for”, ...

CEO & Founder BBES International: Bisila Bokoko

This week Dr. Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks to Bisila Bokoko -  pioneering business leader and philanthropist. Our conversation highlights some of her endeavours, such as promoting literacy in Africa by establishing libraries in rural areas throughout ...