Episodes

  • Why M-Pesa tax is a problem in Kenya

    Why M-Pesa tax is a problem in Kenya
    Nov 8 2024
    A controversial new tax on M-Pesa mobile money transfers is set to come into force in Kenya by December. The plan has many in the country where M-Pesa is woven into daily life wondering: Will it drive costs up? Who benefits? How fair is it? Josey Mahachi talks to Samora Kariuki, a Nairobi-based FinTech analyst, and DW correspondent Andrew Wasike in Kenya.
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    26 mins
  • How can Malawi restore public faith in its judiciary?


    How can Malawi restore public faith in its judiciary?

    Nov 7 2024
    The Judicial Service Commission in Malawi has launched an investigation into the country’s judiciary over allegations of corruption. Judges and court officials, among others, are accused of wrongdoing. Josey Mahachi talks to Patrick Mpaka, President of the Malawi Law Society, DW correspondent Chimwemwe Padatha in Blantyre, and Wilberforce Asare, a Ghanaian judicial service analyst.
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    25 mins
  • How relevant is the Commonwealth for African countries?

    How relevant is the Commonwealth for African countries?
    Nov 5 2024
    The Commonwealth of Nations is an international association with 56 member states, the vast majority of which are former territories of the British Empire. But how relevant is the Commonwealth still today? And how does it benefit the its member countries? We talk to Khalifa Ali Dikwa, Professor of Social Linguistics at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, and DW correspondent Ben Shemang.
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    30 mins
  • Botswana's opposition victory and its impact on democracy

    Botswana's opposition victory and its impact on democracy
    Nov 4 2024
    Botswana's new president has taken office following October's election, ending nearly 60 years of conservative rule. Outgoing President Masisi has congratulated his successor, Duma Boko. What does this mean for Botswana and its democracy? Join Josey Mahachi as she discusses this pivotal moment with political analyst Adam Mfundisi and DW Correspondent Phemelo Ramasu.
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    28 mins
  • Islamist extremism — How safe is Ghana?

    Islamist extremism — How safe is Ghana?
    Nov 1 2024
    Ghana says media reports of a cross-border spillover of Islamist extremism Burkina Faso are untrue. Reuters had reported that the extremists have logistical bases in northern Ghana. Do they pose any threat to Ghana? Eddy Micah Jr talks to Alex Vines of Chatham House, Mutaru Mumuni Muktar of the West Africa Center for Counter Extremism, and DW correspondent in the Sahel, Bram Posthumus.
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    27 mins
  • Can Liberia stop its kush drug menace?

    Can Liberia stop its kush drug menace?
    Oct 31 2024
    Liberian youth are putting their health at risk with the intake of kush. The highly toxic synthetic drug has been linked to leg sores in some heavy users. How did kush become so popular, and what can Liberia do to stop its youth from falling into addiction? Josey Mahachi talks to Psychiatrist Dr. Emmanuel P. Flomo at Redemption Hospital in Monrovia and DW correspondent Evelyn Kpadeh in Liberia.
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    26 mins
  • Has the Ballon D'Or lost it's magic?

    Has the Ballon D'Or lost it's magic?
    Oct 30 2024
    It's football's biggest individual award. But in 2024, there was heavy debate on social media, and fan groups as to who would win, or even who would attend the ceremony! So, why has the Ballon D'Or become controversial? And when will another African join George Weah on the winner's list? Eddy Micah talks to football journalists Glory Mushinge and Matt Pearson.
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    27 mins
  • How can Africa break free from negative stereotypes?

    How can Africa break free from negative stereotypes?
    Oct 29 2024
    Global media often highlights conflict, poverty and corruption in Africa. But there's a powerful, untold side to the continent. Josey Mahachi talks to Abimbola Ogundairo of Africa No Filter and DW Senior Editor Chrispin Mwakideu.
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    26 mins