For the Future

Boikanyo Ntsimane
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For the Future a short-form interview podcast that explores the stories, challenges and lessons of various successful Africans, from entrepreneurs to artists to activists and beyond. If you want to learn more about what it takes to succeed in a variety of fields on African soil, if you want to hear more African success stories amongst the myriad of negative news, if you dream of building something great and want to hear from people who have and continue to do so, then this podcast might be for you.

  1. Empowering Women in Science, Biotech and All Things STEM: A Conversation with Rutendo Kahari

    04/28/2023

    Empowering Women in Science, Biotech and All Things STEM: A Conversation with Rutendo Kahari

    Hey everyone! And welcome to this episode of the For the Future Podcast! In this episode, I have a really interesting conversation with Rutendo Kahari. She is a high school graduate with a keen interest in biomedical research, as well as the empowerment of women in STEM. We talk about why she wants to go into biomedical research as well as why empowering women in STEM fields is so important to her. Let’s get into it! Social Media: Instagram: @tendoeinbiomed LinkedIn: Rutendo Kahari

    16 min
  2. Small Children, Big Impact: The Inspiring Story of How One Student is Changing Lives with Tebogo Ratsoma and Loving Little Feet | Ep. 17

    04/22/2023

    Small Children, Big Impact: The Inspiring Story of How One Student is Changing Lives with Tebogo Ratsoma and Loving Little Feet | Ep. 17

    Hey guys! Welcome to today’s episode of the For the Future Podcast. Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Tebogo Ratsoma, she is a Medical Student at UCT and as we discuss today, runs her own non-profit called Loving Little Feet, which helps families of small children in need by donating pre-loved clothes to them. We talk more about her journey, what inspires her to do this work, and how others can help too. Hope you enjoy! Social Media: Instagram and Facebook: search for “loving little feet foundation” email: loving.littlefeetfoundation@gmail.com

    27 min
  3. Africa’s Inevitable Future in Solar Energy and Electric Vehicles with Robert Walker

    02/19/2023

    Africa’s Inevitable Future in Solar Energy and Electric Vehicles with Robert Walker

    In this week’s episode, I chat with Robert Walker, the events organiser for various events related to renewable energy and sustainability such as the world renowned Sasol Solar Challenge. We talk about electric vehicles and solar energy in Africa, seeing youth producing world class technology, and the importance of community engagement and empowerment in the Sasol Solar Challenge. Hope you enjoy! Socials: @sasolarchallenge Sasol | Solar Challenge |

    55 min
  4. The Importance of Solving the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Crisis for Youth in Africa with Emmanuel Msoka

    02/04/2023

    The Importance of Solving the Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Crisis for Youth in Africa with Emmanuel Msoka

    This week, I have a chat with Emmanuel Msoka @emmanuelmsoka, a UNHCR Champion and former UNICEF Youth Advocate with a focus on empowering young people and in combatting water, sanitation and hygiene crises. We talk about why this crisis matters to young people. uplifting young voices and so much more. Hope you enjoy! Socials: Insta: @emmauelmsoka LinkedIn: Emmanuel Msoka

    32 min
  5. Homegrown Sustainable Fashion with Sibusiso Zulu

    01/29/2023

    Homegrown Sustainable Fashion with Sibusiso Zulu

    Hey everyone! Welcome to this week’s much anticipated episode! In this episode, I chat with Sibusiso Zulu, founder of Sneakers 4 Change, a non-profit sneaker donation program, and Swyft Lab, a sustainable thrifting and upcycling company. We talk about how sustainable practices are already engrained in African cultures, the dangers of fast fashion and uplifting local artists. Really loved this conversation and I hope you do too. Socials: Personal: insta: @s4czulu Swyft Lab: www.swyftlab.co.za instagram: @swyft.lab Sneakers 4 Change: instagram: @sneakers4change_

    32 min
  6. Finding Your Path, Scientific Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Dr Keabetswe Ncube

    01/29/2023

    Finding Your Path, Scientific Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Dr Keabetswe Ncube

    In this week's episode, I have an amazing conversation with Dr Ncube. She is a genomics specialist, passionate about biotechnology and animal genetics and business owner of Kea Ncube Agri Solutions. We speak about career uncertainty, animal genetics and the importance of applying scientific research to solve real life problems. Hope you enjoy! (apologies for some poor audio quality moments this week, but I hope you guys can still get value from this!) SOCIALS: Facebook (preferred) :keancubeagriservices Twitter: drkeancube Tiktok and Instagram: keancube_agriservices

    53 min
  7. Tech, Entrepreneurship and Expanding Your Education with Tamuda Chimhanda

    01/14/2023

    Tech, Entrepreneurship and Expanding Your Education with Tamuda Chimhanda

    In this episode, I have a conversation with Tamuda Chimhanda. He has started several businesses to help Africans including Dot, a fintech startup, and Glimmer Virtual Reality a VR travel company. He is also currently a Computer Science student at the University of Rochester. Great conversation with him. Hope you enjoy! Socials: instagram and twitter: @tamu.da LinkedIn: Tamuda Chimhanda

    30 min

  8. 01/06/2023

    Best Clips from Episodes 1 to 10

    Hey everyone! Welcome to the first episode of 2023! In this episode, I go over some of the best moments and insights from the first 10 episodes of 2022. If you guys like this format, I will be doing it every 10 episodes.   Thank you all for your support this past year and I hope to bring you guys more value, inspiration, and entertainment this year. Enjoy!   Socials:   instagram: @forthefutureza  twitter: @forthefutureza  tiktok:@forthefuturepodcast

    38 min
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For the Future a short-form interview podcast that explores the stories, challenges and lessons of various successful Africans, from entrepreneurs to artists to activists and beyond. If you want to learn more about what it takes to succeed in a variety of fields on African soil, if you want to hear more African success stories amongst the myriad of negative news, if you dream of building something great and want to hear from people who have and continue to do so, then this podcast might be for you.

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  • Creator
    Boikanyo Ntsimane
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Boikanyo Ntsimane
  • Show Website
    For the Future