Mozambique has emerged as a significant hub in the global heroin trade, with estimates suggesting that up to 40 tonnes of heroin transit through the country annually. This illicit trade is a major economic contributor, generating approximately $100 million per year, much of which is believed to be funneled into the coffers of the ruling FRELIMO party. The trade has been largely managed by a few influential local trading families, operating with the tacit approval or active involvement of senior FRELIMO officials .  Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with journalist, social scientist and Senior Lecturer in Development Policy and Practice at the Open University, Dr Joseph Hanlon. 

<p>Mozambique has emerged as a significant hub in the global heroin trade, with estimates suggesting that up to 40 tonnes of heroin transit through the country annually. This illicit trade is a major economic contributor, generating approximately $100 million per year, much of which is believed to be funneled&nbsp;into the coffers of the ruling FRELIMO party. The trade has been largely managed by a few influential local trading families, operating with the tacit approval or active involvement of senior FRELIMO officials .&nbsp; Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is in conversation with journalist, social scientist and Senior Lecturer in Development Policy and Practice at the Open University, Dr Joseph Hanlon.&nbsp;</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>

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