Last week, on the 6th of August Jamaica commemorated 61 years of Independence where themes of celebrating the diaspora as well as the resilience and achievements of the Jamaican people over the past 60 years were emphasised. Meanwhile 17 years ago, a younger Joan Thomas-Edwards landed in South Africa and established Jamaica’s first high commission in Pretoria as acting high commissioner. During this stint she established a registry for communication systems which also laid the foundation for bilateral engagements and more. Fast-track to the present Joan is back in her role, as Jamaican High Commissioner to South Africa, to lead a mission in building stronger familial, trade, cultural and diplomatic relations between her home country and 18 African nations. She joins Lerato Mbele for the conversation.

<p>Last week, on the 6th of August Jamaica commemorated 61 years of Independence where themes of celebrating the diaspora as well as the resilience and achievements of the Jamaican people over the past 60 years were emphasised. Meanwhile 17 years ago, a younger Joan Thomas-Edwards landed in South Africa and established Jamaica’s first high commission in Pretoria as acting high commissioner. During this stint she established a registry for communication systems which also laid the foundation for bilateral engagements and more. Fast-track to the present Joan is back in her role, as Jamaican High Commissioner to South Africa, to lead a mission in building stronger familial, trade, cultural and diplomatic relations between her home country and 18 African nations. She joins Lerato Mbele for the conversation.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day&rsquo;s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Ndlozi also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners make sense of their world.</p>