As widely expected, Rwandan President Paul Kagame is set to remain in power for a fourth term in office. By last night (Tuesday) he had already won  99.15 percent of the vote in an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him.

What is it we need to understand about Rwanda and why they keep Paul Kagame in power? What is he doing right politically and economically? To help us understand, we are joined by...

Guest: Sophie Mokoena - SABC News International Editor 

Guest: Victor Kgomoeswana - Author of a book entitled Africa is open for business 

As widely expected, Rwandan President Paul Kagame is set to remain in power for a fourth term in office. By last night (Tuesday) he had already won  99.15 percent of the vote in an election where only two challengers were allowed to run against him.
What is it we need to understand about Rwanda and why they keep Paul Kagame in power? What is he doing right politically and economically? To help us understand, we are joined by...
Guest: Sophie Mokoena - SABC News International Editor 
Guest: Victor Kgomoeswana - Author of a book entitled Africa is open for business

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Rwandan elections

As we mark International Mandela Day today, we thought of speaking to some of the charities in our country that are making a difference in the various communities. Normally on a day like this, we speak to companies and other organisations that are reaching out today only and normally go away after that. These charities face various challenges to stay afloat and today let's get to hear what challenges they face and what companies can do to assist....

Guest: Zonke Mbali - Social worker from Sobambisana Community development Project (We are based at Crossroads in Cape Town. We are an NGO working with children with disabilities and Elderly people)

Mobile: 072 385 9314

Guest: Amanda Zungu -   Chief Visionary Officer for  One K (Kidney) Foundation  (We use innovative and creative ways to educate and create awareness around kidney health and organ donation. This year marks 10 years since our transplant)

Mobile: 082 591 4644

Guest: Carol Xaba - General secretary of Disabled Persons in Trades South Africa

Mobile: 079 580 6281

Guest: Bridget Munnik - Centre Manager of Mashup Community Development (Mashup is a NPO , founded in 2013 , providing community development,  entrepreneur training and skills development opportunities to youth in Westbury and surrounding areas)

Mobile: 073 151 8572

Guest: Stephanie Sokane - Founder and Director of Chidiya foundation (Chidiya foundation and ECD center for underprivileged and disabled children based in Orange Farm. We have 30 children in our care and we strive to be an inclusive center where asked and disabled children interact without discrimination.There’s a lot of work we would like to do in Orange Farm and need the assistance to do it)

As we mark International Mandela Day today, we thought of speaking to some of the charities in our country that are making a difference in the various communities. Normally on a day like this, we speak to companies and other organisations that are reaching out today only and normally go away after that. These charities face various challenges to stay afloat and today let's get to hear what challenges they face and what companies can do to assist....
Guest: Zonke Mbali - Social worker from Sobambisana Community development Project (We are based at Crossroads in Cape Town. We are an NGO working with children with disabilities and Elderly people)
Mobile: 072 385 9314
Guest: Amanda Zungu -   Chief Visionary Officer for  One K (Kidney) Foundation  (We use innovative and creative ways to educate and create awareness around kidney health and organ donation. This year marks 10 years since our transplant)
Mobile: 082 591 4644
Guest: Carol Xaba - General secretary of Disabled Persons in Trades South Africa
Mobile: 079 580 6281
Guest: Bridget Munnik - Centre Manager of Mashup Community Development (Mashup is a NPO , founded in 2013 , providing community development,  entrepreneur training and skills development opportunities to youth in Westbury and surrounding areas)
Mobile: 073 151 8572
Guest: Stephanie Sokane - Founder and Director of Chidiya foundation (Chidiya foundation and ECD center for underprivileged and disabled children based in Orange Farm. We have 30 children in our care and we strive to be an inclusive center where asked and disabled children interact without discrimination.There’s a lot of work we would like to do in Orange Farm and need the assistance to do it)

Charities that are making a difference in communities

Yesterday, the African National Congress postponed their disciplinary committee proceedings against former President, Jacob Zuma for campaigning for a different party. During the election seasons, former President Zuma insisted that he is still a member of the ANC while addressing public MK Party rallies. This morning, we thought to look at why it was necessary for the ANC to take him through this process: What is it that the ANC hopes to achieve? Why does the political party keep postponing it? What are they so fixated on disciplining him? To help us understand, we are joined by....

Guest: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution

Yesterday, the African National Congress postponed their disciplinary committee proceedings against former President, Jacob Zuma for campaigning for a different party. During the election seasons, former President Zuma insisted that he is still a member of the ANC while addressing public MK Party rallies. This morning, we thought to look at why it was necessary for the ANC to take him through this process: What is it that the ANC hopes to achieve? Why does the political party keep postponing it? What are they so fixated on disciplining him? To help us understand, we are joined by....
Guest: Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast - Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution

The ANC's Zuma headache

The reSURGEnce Conference Durban is an international investment conference which is a transformative initiative bringing together industry leaders, clergy, entrepreneurs, investors, financers and government officials. These officials represent the United States, Africa and South Africa for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaboration sessions aimed at unlocking the vast potential of the African market. Explore innovative strategies, forge meaningful connections, and embark on a journey of growth and success at this premier conference in the heart of Durban. This is hosted in partnership by eThekwini Municipality with partners from the United States of America. To tell us more about this exciting conference, we are joined by…

Guest (OB): Mr Musa Mbhele - City Manager of eThekwini Municipality

Guest (OB): Reverend Dennis Dillon - The reSURGEnce Convener & Publisher of the New York Christian Times

The reSURGEnce Conference Durban is an international investment conference which is a transformative initiative bringing together industry leaders, clergy, entrepreneurs, investors, financers and government officials. These officials represent the United States, Africa and South Africa for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and collaboration sessions aimed at unlocking the vast potential of the African market. Explore innovative strategies, forge meaningful connections, and embark on a journey of growth and success at this premier conference in the heart of Durban. This is hosted in partnership by eThekwini Municipality with partners from the United States of America. To tell us more about this exciting conference, we are joined by…
Guest (OB): Mr Musa Mbhele - City Manager of eThekwini Municipality
Guest (OB): Reverend Dennis Dillon - The reSURGEnce Convener &amp; Publisher of the New York Christian Times

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