Africa 4 Dummies
Episodes
A4D Reads 2 | Lessons from Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of A4D Reads, host Nathan sits down with book lover Panashe to discuss A Man of the People (1966) by Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe, be...
A4D EP 72 | The Good, Bad & Ugly of Africa in 2025 | Africa Wrapped
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to believe we are now in 2026, with so much already unfolding across Africa and the world. In this episode, the A4D Team takes a step back...
A4D EP 71 | The G20 Summit, Trump & Protests
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The most recent G20 Summit took place on African soil in South Africa, surrounded by controversy — from the notable absence of US President Donald T...
A4D EP 70 | Why Are All These State Visits Happening in Zambia?
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In recent months, Zambia has hosted a wave of high-profile state visits — from Aliko Dangote and Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Chinese Premier L...
A4D EP 69 | Addressing Zambia’s High Cost of Living Crisis
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nathan sits down with Economist and Legal Practitioner Ntazana Siame Kaulule to discuss Zambia’s ongoing high cost of living. Altho...
A4D EP 68 | Madagascar’s Military Coup: How Gen Z Protests Toppled Rajoelina – Insights from a CSO Leader
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team sits down with Lalaina Randriarimanana, Co-Founder and General Coordinator of Liberty 32, to discuss the recent protests...
A4D EP 67 | Load-Shedding, Copper & Zambian Politics With Christopher Kang’ombe MP
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, the A4D Team sits down with Zambian Member of Parliament, Christopher Kang’ombe. He shares his journey in politics, his sta...
A4D Reads 1 | Black Skin, White Masks
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first-ever book review special, the A4D Team sits down to discuss Frantz Fanon’s Black Skin, White Masks (1952). Seventy-three years since i...
A4D EP 66 | History of Africa Part 1: The Berlin Conference
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special first instalment of the History of Africa series, A4D host Zenge Simakoloyi sits down with Prof Stephen Chan of School of Oriental and...
A4D EP 65 | What's Driving Africa's Agri-Tech Revolution?
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, A4D host Nathan Siamudaala sits down with iGrow News Co-Founder Sepehr Achard to explore the evolving Agritech landscape in Africa. A...
A4D EP 64 | WanTam, Ruto & Protest Memes?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team sits down with political scientist Mikhail Nyamweya to discuss the recent wave of protests in Kenya—and the internet c...
A4D EP 63 | Why Did Trump Meet With Five African Leaders?
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team unpacks Donald Trump’s recent meeting with leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. What w...
A4D EP 62 | The Congo–Rwanda Peace Deal: The Winners & Losers
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team discusses the recent signing of the US brokered Congo–Rwanda peace deal. They unpack the history behind the conflict, ...
A4D EP 61 | What Drives Lungu Family & HH Funeral Politics Divide? Explained!
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team discusses the political tensions surrounding the funeral of former Zambian president Edgar Chagwa Lungu. They unpack the...
A4D EP 60 | Agriculture in Zambia: The Opportunity & Potential of Farming
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nathan Siamudaala sits down with development finance expert, farmer and founder of Panuka Enterprise, Bruno Mweemba to explore the ag...
Remembering Lungu: The Rise, Rule, and Rift of Zambia’s Sixth President
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team sit down to reflect on the recent passing of Zambia’s sixth president, Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The team explores his contr...
Trump vs Ramaphosa & “The White Genocide Conspiracy”
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Zenge sits down with researcher Keanen Isaacs to discuss the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and South African Presi...
Zambia's Cyber Security Act: The Impact on Zambia
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team sits down with journalist Joan Chirwa , Founder of Zambia’s Free Press Initiative to discuss the controversial Zambian...
Trump’s Tariffs & the Impact on Africa
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team sits down to discuss the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs on Africa, with a particular focus on the countries likely t...
Trump vs South Africa: Elon Musk, Land & Afrikaner Refugees
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the A4D Team sits down to discuss the ongoing feud between Donald Trump and South Africa. They explore the history of the Land Reform...
DRC Conflict: Is Africa at War?
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The conflict in the DRC shows no signs of ending. Could Africa be on the brink of a regional war? How many more lives will be lost? Zenge, from the A4...
M23 Takes Goma, DRC: The DRC-Rwanda Conflict Explained
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Of late there has been an intensity in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The A4D Team sits down to discuss everything ...
2024 Africa Recap: Elections & Protests
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The A4D Team reflects on Africa’s Elections and Protests in 2024. (00:03) Introduction (02:19) Sudan Conflict Intensifies (04:41) Tensions Rise Bet...
Gen Z, HIV/AIDS & Stigma
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
HIV is a disease that has plagued Africa, with its effects still being felt to this day. This disease has not only brought health challenges but has a...
Trump’s Return: How Africa Sees It & What’s Next?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trump is back! The A4D Team discuses what Trump's comeback means for Africa and what Africa should do about it. (00:26) African News Update (06:07) T...
Peddle - Power: Riding For Africa’s Climate
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you cycle across countries for a cause? Join the A4D team as we talk to Ali Abdo, an Egyptian who’s cycling to the major climate change confer...
Spies, Puppets and Sellouts - Tactics in Afro Politics
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
African politics is full of name calling - the most slanderous ones are: “sellouts” or “puppets“. Mandela was accused of this and so was Mobut...
Men's Mental Health in Africa
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with mental health in Africa is difficult with most people. Especially men. In this episode A4D gathered different voices to speak on this and...
AI and Copper Mining in Zambia
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently AI technology has been used to discover huge copper deposits in Zambia. In this episode, the A4D team discusses what’s at stake for Zambian...
South Africa Election Aftermath
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
(00:30) Introduction (01:20) What the results say of this election (06:50) MK Factor (15:00) Perception of the GNU (23:14) Minister of Home Affairs (3...
Kenyan Protester- "The people have had enough!"
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the A4D speaks to one of the protesters in Kenya’s anti- finance bill Mutua Kiania. One week ago hundreds and thousands of young Ken...
Kenyan Protests Explained : Gen Z & the Finance Bill
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week young Kenyans rocked the country with nationwide protests against a Financial Tax bill. Why ? Find out in this episode with Dr Westen Shilah...
South Africa Series: Election '24 Explained - ANC Coalition and the MK-Zuma factor
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7t...
South Africa Series: Foreign Policy - From Mugabe to Israel/Palestine
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7t...
South Africa Series: The Presidents- Mandela, Mbeki, Zuma & Ramaphosa
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step into the vibrant landscape of South Africa with us in this captivating podcast series. As 30 million citizens cast their votes in the historic 7t...
Africa Freedom Day: Documenting the Journey of a War Veteran and Freedom Fighter
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Africa Freedom Day! In this exhilarating episode commemorating Africa Freedom Day, the A4D Team recounts our remarkable interviews with two extr...
Rwandan Genocide: Exploring Roots, Survival, Resilience, and Gen-Z Perspective with Samuel Ishimwe
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join me, Zenge, as I sit down with Rwandan filmmaker and genocide survivor Samuel Ishimwe. Together, we uncover the roots of the Rwan...
Mining in Africa: Decoding the Resource Curse, Illegal Miners, and Success Stories
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover the paradox of wealth and poverty in mineral-rich African nations. From pre-colonial times to today, explore the resource curse, colonial impa...
Navigating Power: Insights on Politics, Corruption, and Democracy with Former Zambian VP Nervers Mumba
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the stereotype of the "Big Man" in African leadership – adorned with honorary titles, accused of heavy corruption, and a face on t...
Women, Law and Politics - with Linda Kasonde (former President of the Law Association of Zambia)
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Linda Kasonde, former President of the Law Association of Zambia and founder of the Chapter One foun...
Africa and the Church: Colonialism, Gay rights and Radical Pastors
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join A4D and guest Femi Osunnuyi, Lead Pastor of City Church, Lagos, Nigeria, on a captivating journey through African Christianity. Explore how faith...
China & Africa: Dragons & Lions - China slows down, Less Spending, More Capitalists, Increased Military Involvement
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 In this episode we discuss big changes in Sino-African relations that shape the current political and eceonomic nature of their relationships t...
China & Africa : Dragons & Lions - History, Debt and Myths
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a two part episode on China Africa relations. Over the last 30 years China's presence in Africa has grown faster than ever. From providin...
Zimbabwe Election: How fair is this election ?
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 23rd of August Zimbabweans went to the polls to elect their next president and parliamentarians for the next five years. In this second episode...
Zimbabwe Election: Chamisa, 'the crocodile' and Floyd Mayweather?
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 23rd of August 2023 Zimbabweans will vote for their next president and parliament. There are 11 presidential candidates but its widely consider...
Security in Africa: Military Bases and Minerals
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The east African country of Djibouti has 7 foreign military bases from countries east and west, some of which are rival superpowers. The US alone has ...
Security In Africa: Coups and Russian mercenaries (Wagner)
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 26th July 2023 Niger, often regarded as stable was the latest country in Africa to have a military coup. It seems coups are back in fashion as ...
Sudan In Crisis Explained Pt 2
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To assist please visit www.eyeonesudan.net Since 15th April Sudan has been embroiled in a power struggle between two Generals. So far at least 700 p...
Sudan In Crisis Explained
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since 15th April Sudan has been embroiled in a power struggle between two Generals. So far at least 700 people have been killed and hope for Sudan’s...
Floods in Malawi & the Cost of Climate Change
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recent weeks the south-eastern African countries of Mozambique and Malawi have been hit by the longest cyclone on record, Cyclone Freddy. This cycl...
Nigeria Election : The African Giant Decides - New President New Foreign Policy?
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 25 February Nigeria will be electing its 14th president. As incumbent Muhammadu Buhari's second and final four year term as president comes to ...
Nigeria Election : The African Giant Decides - Cash shortage, Corruption and Enterprise
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 25 February Nigeria will be electing its 14th president. As incumbent Muhammadu Buhari's second and final four year term as president comes to ...
Nigeria Election : The African Giant Decides - Old Leaders & Young Voters!
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 25 February Nigeria will be electing its 14th president. As incumbent Muhammadu Buhari's second and final four year term as president comes to ...
Nigeria Election : The African Giant Decides - A Four Horse Race ?
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the 25 February Nigeria will be electing its 14th president. As incumbent Muhammadu Buhari's second and final four year term as president comes to ...
Africans vs African Americans : Myths and Realities Unfiltered!
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the complexities of Africa's relationship with African Americans and the wider African ancestral diaspora. Our specia...
Mugabe's Zimbabwe and the Aftermath (Part 2)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Five years ago, this month the world's oldest president at age 94 was overthrown by his own military in a stage-managed coup after 37 years at the hel...
Mugabe's Zimbabwe and the Aftermath (Part 1)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Five years ago, this month the world's oldest president at age 94 was overthrown by his own military in a stage-managed coup after 37 years at the hel...
(DBA) I started a construction firm at 23!
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doing Business in Africa Special Season Ep 3 Meet Yebo Ngulube! A young upstart who along with a group of friends started his own construction firm at...
(DBA)African Aviation Part 2: Expensive air tickets and expensive flight schools - counting the costs
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doing Business in Africa Special Season Ep 2 In the second instalment of our African Aviation episode we take stock of aviation sector developme...
(DBA)African Aviation Part 1: New airports and New airlines!
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doing Business in Africa Special Season Ep 2 In the last 10 years African cities have seen a huge facelift in aviation infrustructure, with COVI...
Africa and the Queen - let's debate !
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As people got news of Queen Elizabeth II's death on 9th of September 2022 a debate on how we should think about Africa's relationship with the British...
What is an African ? Depictions vs Reality Part 2
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be an African today? Is race a qualifier, birth, culture, history etc? How do Gen Z Africans define themselves and how do they re...
What is an African ? Depictions vs Reality
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be an African today? Is race a qualifier, birth, culture, history etc? How do Gen Z Africans define themselves and how do t...
Hustlers vs Dynasties : Who will Kenya vote for?
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a short hiatus, we are back! On the 9th of August Kenyans will select their Governors, legislative decision-makers and the next President and Vi...
Why is China fighting Taiwan in Africa?
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has heard about China in Africa but what happens when African countries recognise Taiwan? Does China care? In fact why should Africans care ?...
(DBA): Myth-busting youth entrepreneurship
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doing Business in Africa Special Season Ep 1 In this new season the A4D team brings you various guests across Africa’s business sector to shar...
“The Metaverse is an opportunity Africans must seize!” - Sultan Quadri (Tech Analyst)
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What exactly is Metaverse, is there money to be made and what’s in it for Africa? Find out in this episode with Sultan Quadri, a Lagos based t...
Ethiopia: Is the Tigray war over ?
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find out as the A4D Team talks to our special guest Dr Awol Allo, senior lecturer in International Law at Keele University and contributor to Al Jazee...
Travel Bans, Omicron and Africa: What's going on?
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Travel apartheid", "vaccine apartheid" and "Omicron". Ever wondered what this was all about? Join the A4D team in this episode as we discuss the impl...
“I started betting to get richer” - Gambling and mental health in Africa.
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many more African young people are trying their luck at getting rich in gambling, but at what cost? Speaking to a Global Health researcher and expert ...
Namibia : How to Reconcile a Genocide?
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over 100 years ago in what is now Namibia, a genocide saw 80% of the Herero and 50% of the Nama ethnic populations killed by German colonialists. ...
Money, Debt and Politics: Is the IMF Good for Africa ?
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Asking an expert Everyone has heard of the IMF, but what exactly is it and why should Africans care about it? The Africa 4 Dummies Team discusse...
Why do African migrants get dirty jobs?
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nathan and Zenge discuss Nathan’s paper on how agricultural industries in Europe and South Africa create a “dangerous, degrading a...
How close is Zambia’s election ? Asking Zambians
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amidst the debate over debt sustainability, the rising cost of living and concerns over political violence as well as an ever-present pandemic, ...
The Arab Spring 10 years on: THE TUNISIAN POWER GRAB?
01 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When democracy does not bring prosperity. About 10 years ago the Arab Spring occurred, which saw long-term authoritarian leaders in North Africa and t...
Africa's Black Markets: Covid19 Vaccines
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Africa’s Black Market: Covid19 Vaccines As most of Africa goes through its third wave of the Covid19 pandemic, senior researchers Richard Chel...
Is South Africa on Fire?
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently South Africa has seen civil unrest after the sentencing and jailing of former President Jacob Zuma. In this episode hosts Zenge and Nathan an...
I Never Knew I Was Black Until.....
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Zenge and Nathan as they discuss what being black means inside and outside Africa with 3 guests (Lory, Mwiza and Fatouma ) from diverse Afr...
The New Scramble For Africa: An African Perspective
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Much has been said about the New Scramble for Africa but what's Africa actually doing about it?