Khumbza Afrika | Amplified

In this exclusive episode, I am in conversation with Dr. Mo Ibrahim – renowned philanthropist, businessman, and founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.

We explore his remarkable journey from building a telecoms empire to championing good governance across Africa. Dr. Ibrahim also shares his bold views on the state of African leadership and his call for a reboot of the global multilateral system.

This is a conversation for the history books – filled with lessons for leaders, policymakers, and every African invested in the continent’s future.

Why Dr. Joyce Banda is Running for President of Malawi in the 2025 Election.

In this episode, host Khumbelo Munzhelele is in conversation with former President of Malawi, Dr. Joyce Banda. They discuss her return to politics, the values that shape her leadership, and her historic rise to power in 2012.

In this KHUMBZA AFRIKA | AMPLIFIED exclusive, Host Khumbelo Munzhelele talks to H.E. Kingsley Mamabolo — South Africa’s High Commissioner to the UK and former Head of the AU-UN Mission in Darfur (UNAMID).

He shares deep insights from his decades in diplomacy and international affairs — and reflects on the legacy of UNAMID.

In this special episode, we explore the Pan-African Dream; past, present, and future.
I am joined by Brian Kagoro, Pan-Africanist and Lawyer, and Moussa Ibrahim, former Spokesperson of the late Muammar Gaddafi.

The Power of Storytelling and the Urgency of Reclaiming African Narratives.

In this episode, host Khumbelo Munzhelele is joined by renowned novelist and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga. She shares insights into her remarkable journey, the power of storytelling, and the urgency of reclaiming African narratives.

The AU's Strategy to Transform Africa's Food Systems.

In this episode, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Niger, Dr. Ibrahim Mayaki joins host Khumbelo Munzhelele for an insightful discussion. As the African Union Special Envoy for Food Systems, he shares his perspectives on the role of food security for Africa's development, challenges he faced leading AUDA-NEPAD (formerly NEPAD), and Niger’s pivotal path toward elections.

In this episode, former SADC Executive Secretary Dr. Tomaz Augusto Salomão joins host Khumbelo Munzhelele to reflect on his tenure, sharing key highlights and valuable insights from his time leading the regional body's Secretariat.

In this gripping episode, foreign policy analyst Chris Ògúnmọ́dẹdé joins host Khumbelo Munzhelele to discuss the pivotal events shaping Africa in 2025 — from ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States to visa-free travel challenges and more.

Prof. Rajen Pillay on Africa's Regional Integration and His Role in BRICS

In this episode, renowned finance expert Professor Rajen Pillay talks to host Khumbelo Munzhelele about progress made with regard to Africa's regional integration, the impact of BRICS, and the significance of South Africa's G20 Presidency.

AU Commission Chair Candidate Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on priorities, if elected.

In this episode, Djibouti's Foreign Affairs Minister and one of the candidates for the African Union Commission Chairperson position talk to host Khumbelo Munzhelele about key priorities if elected to the coveted continental position.

Africa's integration agenda, the continent's growing influence in the world.

In this episode, host Khumbelo Munzhelele and a panel of experts (Dr Edwin Hlase, Dr Andy Atta-Asamoah, and Dr Chris Nshimbi) take stock of Africa's development agenda and discuss what the continent should do to leverage its growing influence in the world. Also discussed is the race for the next African Union Commission Chairperson and the continent's quest for reform of the United Nations.

Ian Khama on life after leaving office and his African dream.

In this episode, former President of Botswana, Ian Khama, talks to host Khumbelo Munzhelele about his time in office, governance and leadership challenges, Sudan's ongoing conflict, and the significance of the upcoming elections in Botswana.

In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Setipa, a seasoned diplomat and former cabinet minister from Lesotho, who is vying for the prestigious role of Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. Setipa brings a wealth of experience from his work with international organisations such as the United Nations, the World Trade Organisation, and the Commonwealth itself. He shares his vision for the Commonwealth in the face of pressing global challenges, including climate change, economic integration, digital transformation, and youth empowerment.

In this episode, we speak with Her Excellency Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior, the Vice President for the Gender and Youth Cluster in South Sudan. The interview covers a wide range of topics related to South Sudan's independence, the struggles and challenges faced by the country, the role of women and youth, and the vision for the future.

Rebecca reflects on the 13 years since South Sudan's independence in 2011, expressing both joy and disappointment. While the achievement of independence was a historic moment, she acknowledges that the country has not lived up to the expectations of the…