Chiara Kunnie is a social impact practitioner in the tech for good space. She started her career in investment banking before pivoting to a career at the intersection of development and technology. She has a Bachelor of Business Science in Actuarial Science (Quantitative Finance) and an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

In today's episode, we speak to Rumbi Mtsambiwa , a deputy regional implementation manager at a leading global social enterprise that improves lives via mobile technologies. Rumbi also hosts the 55 spaces podcast a women empowerment concept that sheds light on African women in and outside Africa. She has a BA in Economics, Finance, and Banking from Nottingham Trent University and a Masters of Science in Economics and Finance for development from the University of Bradford.

In today's episode, we speak to Belardina Zunguza. Belardina is an alumni student of the Moshal foundation and currently works as a business development manager for Unilever. She joined Unilever on their young leader's program and had the opportunity to rotate within the company.  The conversation is centered around how the foundation has impacted her life post-university, and we unpack an honest retrospective of the program, from its opportunities to its shortcomings. 

In today's episode we chat to Lwando Melamane. Lwando Melamane was raised by his mother in a township called Masiphumelele in FishHoek. Despite growing up in challenging circumstances, he managed to rise above the odds and matriculate from Masiphumelele high school with distinctions in all his subjects. He was then accepted by the Moshal Scholarship Program after applying through Ikamva Youth. Lwando was fascinated by Engineering and everything electronic. This led him to apply for a Bsc in...

In today's episode, we chat with Israa Devraj. Israa will form part 1 of 3 of our coverage of the Moshal scholarship. A scholarship funded by South African philanthropist, Martin Moshal.  The role of the scholarship is to support highly-motivated and tenacious students to access and complete their university education so that they will get good jobs and improve their financial situation, that of their families, and hopefully that of their communities one day.  The Moshal scholarship is a...

On the show today we have Fidelis Bonaventure Uzoma and Annah Ruwanika. Annah is a marketing and communications professional with experience in the Financial Services sector. She holds a master’s degree and a postgraduate diploma in Marketing from Edinburgh Business School. She is a Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumni under the Civic Engagement Track where she studied at Indiana University and holds certificates in Fundraising and Leadership. Fidelis is a Human Development and Social...

In today's episode, we chat with Vincent Maposa. Vincent is the CEO and Founder of Wetility. Wetility is a solar energy technology company focusing on rooftop solar under one Megawatt in South Africa with links to other parts of Southern Africa.  Vincent studied a BSC in Mathematics and Statistical Science at the University of Zimbabwe. He has also completed the CFA level 2 exam. Vincent started his journey with Frost & Sullivan as a Research Intern and progressed through the ranks to...

In today's episode, we chat with Gerald Maveve. Gerald is currently the Head of Strategy at one of the biggest insurance companies in Africa. He is a fully qualified actuary and completed all his board exams by the age of 25. He holds a bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science and mathematical statistics and an honors degree in Actuarial Science from Wits and recently completed a post-graduate diploma in future studies with the Stellenbosch business school.

Jerusha Meldrum is a senior people advisor for one of the biggest professional services firms in the world.  Jerusha started out her career in Human Resources in her home country of South Africa. She has a bachelors degree in social sciences, with an honors degree in commerce, which she completed whilst working.  In today's episode, we learn more about Jerusha's move from a stable job in South Africa, to a new position in the United Kingdom. The transition was not easy, especially during...

In today's episode, Jonathan and Shaneil unpack the demise of Kodak and the lessons we can learn.

Jonathan and Shaneil unpack Episodes 5, 6 and 7 offering their insights and lessons they extracted. 

In today's episode, we chat to Dr. Shaheem de Vries, a medical doctor with nearly 18-years of experience in prehospital Emergency Care. As both the Chief Executive Officer (2013 – current) and the medical director of the Western Cape Government Health Emergency Medical Services, Dr. De Vries provides oversight and governance of all ambulance, rescue, aeromedical, and patient transport services for Western Cape Government Health, South Africa. He holds an MBChB, Master’s in Emergency...

In todays episode, we chat to Natania Botha.  Proudly rooted in her home country of South Africa, Natania Botha is a passionate environmental and social change activist. Natania currently serves as the Content Development and Knowledge Generation Coordinator for Indalo Inclusive South Africa NPC. Indalo Inclusive is a Not-for-Profit company established with a mandate to support and promote social, green, inclusive, and responsible entrepreneurship in South Africa. She is also an Enterprise...

In today's episode, we chat with Maia Matshikiza. The Chief Network Officer at Africa's foremost institution for training young African leaders. Maia has had a fruitful career working in management and operations consulting, engaging corporate clients in various initiatives. Being bilingual has allowed Maia to work in various parts of Anglophone and Francophone Africa on projects in the Mining, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries. Maia graduated from the University of Cape Town with...

Jonathan and Shaneil unpack Episodes 1, 2 and 3 offering their insights and lessons they extracted. 

In todays episode, we chat to Shadrack Kubyane. Shadrack Kubyane is the co-founder of Coronet Blockchain. An agile: supply chain digital infrastructure leveraging blockchain technology to evolve Africa’s supply chains into equitable see-through supply chains for inclusive growth. He is among the leading Blockchain voices & adoption advocates on the continent. He is called upon by governments, universities & the private sector to inform the configuration of practical solutions to...

In today's episode, we chat with Michael Macklin the CEO of Vendigo, the best Point of Sale lending solution in Europe. Before Vendigo, Michael worked at McKinsey & Company in their London and Johannesburg offices, focusing on Strategy & Growth topics in Financial Services, taking just three years to be promoted from a Business Analyst to Engagement Manager. Michael has a Bachelors's in History and English Literature from UCT and a Hons from Wits. He is a two-time South African...