The name Mauritius evokes sun, sand and sea or should it be Splendour! A volcanic island of lagoons and palm fringed beaches in the Indian Ocean, it has earned a reputation for stability and racial harmony. Mauritius has preserved its image as one of Africa’s few social and economic success stories. Tune in to this edition of “Tam Tam Express” as we explore the number one industry of one of the developing world’s most successful democracies. We talk to the Deputy Prime Minister who is also the Minister of Tourism His Exellency Xavier-luc Duval. Tune in for more...

“Tam Tam Express” is an award winning, 30 minute long weekly talk show programme that blends entertainment with serious political debate on pertinent global economic, political, and social issues, from an optimistic African perspective. It explores the expectations of the African masses within the African scenario.

“Tam Tam Express” is an award winning, 30 minute long weekly talk show programme that blends entertainment with serious political debate on pertinent global economic, political, and social issues, from an optimistic African perspective.

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What is inflammation? What causes inflammation and what can we do to reduce inflammation? Are there any secrets to reverse inflammation and degenerative diseases? Tune in to this edition of “Tam Tam Express” as we tackle the topic of inflammation with Jane Mackenzie, regenerative nutrition consulting pharmacist, consultant in sustainable green living and biodynamic food growing. More on how to improve your health in 2016!

Inflammation

Africa is growing fast in terms of population. We are moving towards a youthful population. Understanding the demographic profile of the African continent is important for economic development. In order for Africa to turn the current demographic into dividends, it needs to have the right policies to invest in the right places. Also in the programme: What do we know about student Seifeddine Rezgui, the gunman behind the Sousse attack? Did he act alone? Tune in to this edition of “Tam Tam Express” as we first chat to the UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Dr Julitta Onabanjo. In the second part of the programme we turn our focus on the recent attack on a beach in Sousse, Tunisia. We talk to political analyst and journalist, Mourad Teyeb about the economic, social challenges coupled with high unemployment and poverty in the country’s interior. Tune in for more!

Demography Tunisia

Youth Day is a national Day in South Africa and it is in honour of all young people who lost their lives in the struggle against apartheid and Bantu education. In June 1976, students in Soweto rioted against the introduction of Afrikaans as the language of instruction of half their school curriculum sparking eight months of violent uprisings across the country. Did those events mark the beginning of the end of apartheid? It was a time when activism gained momentum. The world saw the tragic images of school children in Soweto in June 1976. What picture comes to mind today for an eye witness? Tune in to this edition of “Tam Tam Express” as we relive those tragic moments with our guests and ask, “ how have the dreams of the 1976 generation been realized?” Tune in for more.

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