In this edition of Creative Zone, we sit down with Johannesburg-based singer and songwriter Imvemnyama, an emerging voice in contemporary South African jazz whose work blends musical expression with storytelling rooted in cultural memory. Born Sive Mqikela in Komani in the Eastern Cape, Imvemnyama approaches music as a narrative practice a way of reflecting on lived experience while exploring the social and emotional landscapes that shape it. His performances are marked by an expressive vocal style and thoughtful songwriting that invite audiences into moments of intimacy, reflection, and shared feeling.

In this edition of Creative Zone, we sit down with Johannesburg-based singer and songwriter Imvemnyama, an emerging voice in contemporary South African jazz whose work blends musical expression with storytelling rooted in cultural memory. Born Sive Mqikela in Komani in the Eastern Cape, Imvemnyama approaches music as a narrative practice a way of reflecting on lived experience while exploring the social and emotional landscapes that shape it. His performances are marked by an expressive vocal style and thoughtful songwriting that invite audiences into moments of intimacy, reflection, and shared feeling.

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After the day’s heavy conversations, POWER Zone tapers down the momentum with long format, reflective and insightful conversations. The show allows for those retiring for the day to take time to reflect on the day’s experiences. Those whose day begins at this time will enjoy the calm pace and amazing insights from the POWER listeners. The discussions, curated by guest hosts, are nuanced and explore a myriad of matters affecting the country, continent and the diaspora with customised themes on Africa, the youth, societal issues and the arts.

After the day&rsquo;s heavy conversations, POWER Zone tapers down the momentum with long format, reflective and insightful conversations. The show allows for those retiring for the day to take time to reflect on the day&rsquo;s experiences. Those whose day begins at this time will enjoy the calm pace and amazing insights from the POWER listeners. The discussions, curated by guest hosts, are nuanced and explore a myriad of matters affecting the country, continent and the diaspora with customised themes on Africa, the youth, societal issues and the arts.

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CREATIVE ZONE IN CONVERSATION WITH IMVEMNYAMA

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, but beyond the fear that AI will replace
workers, a bigger question is emerging: what new jobs will AI create. From AI developers and data
specialists to prompt engineers, automation experts, AI trainers, ethics specialists and digital entrepreneurs,
an entirely new employment ecosystem is taking shape. For South Africa, where unemployment remains a
major challenge, could the AI economy create new pathways into work particularly for young people? What
skills will be needed and are our education and training systems preparing people for these opportunities.
Kefentse Mkhari is in conversation with Head of Technical support, Nkululeko Matlala.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, but beyond the fear that AI will replace workers, a bigger question is emerging: what new jobs will AI create. From AI developers and data specialists to prompt engineers, automation experts, AI trainers, ethics specialists and digital entrepreneurs, an entirely new employment ecosystem is taking shape. For South Africa, where unemployment remains a major challenge, could the AI economy create new pathways into work particularly for young people? What skills will be needed and are our education and training systems preparing people for these opportunities. Kefentse Mkhari is in conversation with Head of Technical support, Nkululeko Matlala.

TECH ZONE: THE AI ECONOMY: WHAT JOBS WILL EXIST THAT DON’T  EXIST TODAY?

South Africa is facing a deeply painful crisis, the abandonment of newborn babies in places where
they should never have to be found, from rubbish bins and open spaces to bridges and beaches. Behind every
abandoned baby is a story, and while the act itself is heartbreaking, we also have to ask a difficult question,
what drives a mother to feel that abandoning her newborn is her only option? Is it poverty, an unwanted
pregnancy, fear, abuse, stigma, lack of family support, or simply not knowing where to turn? And are we
doing enough to support women who find themselves in crisis before they reach that point? Kefentse Mkhari
is in conversation with mental health, Mfundo Ntandane.

South Africa is facing a deeply painful crisis, the abandonment of newborn babies in places where they should never have to be found, from rubbish bins and open spaces to bridges and beaches. Behind every abandoned baby is a story, and while the act itself is heartbreaking, we also have to ask a difficult question, what drives a mother to feel that abandoning her newborn is her only option? Is it poverty, an unwanted pregnancy, fear, abuse, stigma, lack of family support, or simply not knowing where to turn? And are we doing enough to support women who find themselves in crisis before they reach that point? Kefentse Mkhari is in conversation with mental health, Mfundo Ntandane.

BABY DUMPING CRISIS - WHAT IS DRIVING MOTHERS TO ABANDON THEIR NEWBORNS

The birth of a baby is often seen as the end of pregnancy, but for mothers, it marks the beginning of
another important journey: recovery. From physical healing and breastfeeding to exhaustion, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, the postnatal period can be challenging and is sometimes overlooked. Why is postnatal care just as important for the mother as it is for the newborn? What should new mothers expect during those first weeks, and when should a symptom be treated as a warning sign requiring medical attention?Kefentse Mkhari is in conversation with Founder of sister Bee on call Sister Bongiwe Skhosana.

The birth of a baby is often seen as the end of pregnancy, but for mothers, it marks the beginning of another important journey: recovery. From physical healing and breastfeeding to exhaustion, nutrition and&nbsp;emotional wellbeing, the postnatal period can be challenging and is sometimes overlooked. Why is postnatal&nbsp;care just as important for the mother as it is for the newborn? What should new mothers expect during those&nbsp;first weeks, and when should a symptom be treated as a warning sign requiring medical attention?Kefentse&nbsp;Mkhari is in conversation with Founder of sister Bee on call Sister Bongiwe Skhosana.

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