Imagine taking medicine to treat an illness, only to find out that it is substandard or falsified. For millions of people across Africa, this is a patient safety concern that cannot be ignored. Unsafe medical products can compromise treatment, contribute to drug resistance, place additional pressure on health systems and, in the most serious cases, cost lives.

We discussed the scale of the problem, its impact on patient safety and health service delivery, and what this new partnership means for building a stronger, more coordinated response across the continent with Dr. Lenias Hwenda, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Medicines for Africa.

Imagine taking medicine to treat an illness, only to find out that it is substandard or falsified. For millions of people across Africa, this is a patient safety concern that cannot be ignored. Unsafe medical products can compromise treatment, contribute to drug resistance, place additional pressure on health systems and, in the most serious cases, cost lives.
We discussed the scale of the problem, its impact on patient safety and health service delivery, and what this new partnership means for building a stronger, more coordinated response across the continent with&nbsp;Dr. Lenias Hwenda, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Medicines for Africa.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.

The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.

With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today’s conversations.

It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.

At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

The Journal, with Mmatsheko Mosito is a human-interest platform that explores the stories shaping our world through a thoughtful, solutions-oriented lens.
The show brings together voices from across sectors in policy, agriculture, arts, health, youth development, and beyond&nbsp;to unpack issues that matter to everyday people.
With a distinct tone that is both grounded and reflective, The Journal goes beyond headlines to examine the deeper context, lived experiences, and long-term implications of today&rsquo;s conversations.
It creates space for meaningful dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and perspective-building, while amplifying African voices and narratives on a global stage.
At its core, the show is about connection, connecting ideas to action, people to purpose, and audiences to a more conscious understanding of the world around them.

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 How significant is the threat posed by substandard and falsified medical products?

African cinema is gaining global recognition, but recognition alone does not build a sustainable film industry. Behind every successful production is a question that is often less visible: where does the money come from to develop, produce and distribute African stories, and who is willing to take the financial risk?

 

That question was at the centre of the inaugural African Film Investor Roundtable, held in Cape Town in July, bringing together 13 investors, 11 African producers and industry experts to focus on a challenge facing filmmakers across the continent: how to move from talented producers and compelling stories to a film industry that can attract serious, sustainable investment. The discussions included how to reduce risk across the film value chain, structure financing and unlock the value of intellectual property.

 

We spoke to Wakiuru Njuguna, Managing Partner of the HEVA Fund about this.

African cinema is gaining global recognition, but recognition alone does not build a sustainable film industry. Behind every successful production is a question that is often less visible: where does the money come from to develop, produce and distribute African stories, and who is willing to take the financial risk?
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That question was at the centre of the inaugural African Film Investor Roundtable, held in Cape Town in July, bringing together 13 investors, 11 African producers and industry experts to focus on a challenge facing filmmakers across the continent: how to move from talented producers and compelling stories to a film industry that can attract serious, sustainable investment. The discussions included how to reduce risk across the film value chain, structure financing and unlock the value of intellectual property.
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We spoke to Wakiuru Njuguna, Managing Partner of the HEVA Fund about this.

Unpacking the importance of de-risking the film value chain

As African music continues to reach global audiences, a new generation of artists is redefining what it means to preserve culture in a modern world. Among them is Chosi, a contemporary indigenous South African artist whose work blends traditional storytelling, African heritage and indigenous sounds with modern musical expression. Through music, live performance and visual artistry, she is creating work that celebrates African identity while speaking to audiences across cultures. 

As African music continues to reach global audiences, a new generation of artists is redefining what it means to preserve culture in a modern world. Among them is Chosi, a contemporary indigenous South African artist whose work blends traditional storytelling, African heritage and indigenous sounds with modern musical expression. Through music, live performance and visual artistry, she is creating work that celebrates African identity while speaking to audiences across cultures.&nbsp;

Chosi on preserving heritage, challenging perceptions and proving that cultural authenticity can thrive on the global stage

Farmers Pride International is exploring an agriculture based cluster model in Botswana that seeks to connect farmers with processing, manufacturing, research, technology and markets, with the ambition of turning high value crops into entire industries.

 

Moringa, turmeric, ginger and Devil’s Claw are among the crops being positioned as potential drivers of value addition, employment, rural development and new export opportunities.

 

The idea is to move beyond exporting raw agricultural products and instead build value chains that create businesses and jobs around everything from processing and packaging to product development and distribution. We spoke to Elfas Zadzagomo, Executive President of Farmers Pride International.

Farmers Pride International is exploring an agriculture based cluster model in Botswana that seeks to connect farmers with processing, manufacturing, research, technology and markets, with the ambition of turning high value crops into entire industries.
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Moringa, turmeric, ginger and Devil&rsquo;s Claw are among the crops being positioned as potential drivers of value addition, employment, rural development and new export opportunities.
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The idea is to move beyond exporting raw agricultural products and instead build value chains that create businesses and jobs around everything from processing and packaging to product development and distribution. We spoke to Elfas Zadzagomo, Executive President of Farmers Pride International.

How significant is the threat posed by substandard and falsified medical products?

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