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Welcome to the DDP Podcast Channel💚 The Democracy Development Program (DDP) aims to deepen the practice of democracy in South Africa. We build strong and active communities that can hold those in power to account. Activate. Educate. Mobilise.

  1. Africa Connect: Politics Gone Viral - Uganda-US co-operation at stake

    FEB 6

    Africa Connect: Politics Gone Viral - Uganda-US co-operation at stake

    About the Podcast Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information. About the Episode In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Thelma Nyarhi and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror on News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 5th of February 2026 it focused on the prevailing notions of political heirs within governance with particular focus on the Uganda-US social media implications About the guest Thelma N. Nyarhi is currently pursuing her PhD studies in Anthropology at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Her research interests lie within migration, democracy, citizenship, identity and belonging. She is a Researcher at the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.

    16 min
  2. Africa Connect: US 1% LEVY TAX on Diaspora Remittances Threaten Africa's Financial Flows

    FEB 6

    Africa Connect: US 1% LEVY TAX on Diaspora Remittances Threaten Africa's Financial Flows

    About the Podcast Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information. About the Episode In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 29th of January 2026 discussed the implications of the US 1% Levy Tax on Diaspora Remittances. About the guest Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    14 min
  3. Africa Connect: Why Electoral Authoritarianism in Africa is Undesirable for the Continents Economic and Political Stability

    FEB 6

    Africa Connect: Why Electoral Authoritarianism in Africa is Undesirable for the Continents Economic and Political Stability

    About the Podcast Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information. About the Episode In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 22nd of January 2026 discussed the implications of electoral authoritarianism in Africa. About the guest Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    19 min
  4. Africa Connect: Africa Now - Lessons, Challenges and Laverages

    FEB 6

    Africa Connect: Africa Now - Lessons, Challenges and Laverages

    About the Podcast Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information. About the Episode In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 15th of January 2026 discussed potential opportunities, lessons and challenges in Africa. About the guest Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    18 min
  5. Africa Connect: Scaling up sustainable climate action in Africa - What needs to shift?

    11/14/2025

    Africa Connect: Scaling up sustainable climate action in Africa - What needs to shift?

    About the Podcast Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information. About the Episode In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 13th of November 2025 discussed potential shifts needed for the scaling up of the sustainable climate action in Africa. About the guest Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    13 min
  6. Africa Connect: Tanzanian Elections - A question of democracy

    11/14/2025

    Africa Connect: Tanzanian Elections - A question of democracy

    About the Podcast Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information. About the Episode In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 6th of November 2025 discussed lessons from the Tanzanian elections. About the guest Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa

    18 min
  7. Africa Connect: Cameroon - Generational tensions between leadership and the population

    11/14/2025

    Africa Connect: Cameroon - Generational tensions between leadership and the population

    About the Podcast Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information. About the Episode In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Thelma Nyarhi and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror on News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 30th of October 2025 it focused on the generational tensions between the political leadership in Cameroon and its citizens. About the guest Thelma N. Nyarhi is currently pursuing her PhD studies in Anthropology at the University of Cape Town (UCT). Her research interests lie within migration, democracy, citizenship, identity and belonging. She is a Researcher at the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.

    14 min
  8. Africa Connect: Madagascar Military Government - Implications for the future

    11/14/2025

    Africa Connect: Madagascar Military Government - Implications for the future

    About the Podcast Africa Connect is a podcast series aimed at exploring African topics around democracy. It runs on the theme: Deepening Democracy through information. About the Episode In case you missed it, catch the waves re-run of the interview between our very own Dr Paul Kariuki and Shafiq Morton from The Voice of the Cape that airs on 91.3FM. The new segment, African Mirror in News Beat (every Thursday @12:24PM GMT +2) tackles African issues and on the 23rd of October 2025 discussed Madagascar's military take over. About the guest Dr. Paul Kariuki holds a Ph.D. in Administration (Public Administration) from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN). He is the Executive Director of the Democracy Development Program (DDP), a national think tank based in Durban, South Africa.

    17 min
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Welcome to the DDP Podcast Channel💚 The Democracy Development Program (DDP) aims to deepen the practice of democracy in South Africa. We build strong and active communities that can hold those in power to account. Activate. Educate. Mobilise.

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  • Creator
    Democracy Development Programme
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © DDP 2021
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