Best African Tech Conversations Podcasts (2025)

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702 Unplugged with Jonathan Roxmouth 9:32

10h ago9:32

9:32

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jonathan Roxmouth a South African Musical Theatre Actor and Singer who is best known for his role as the Phantom in several productions of The Phantom of the Opera and fresh from performing abroad to sold-out seasons Jonathan returns home for a limited season at Montecasino’s Teatro with his latest show, 'MY FAVOURITE B…

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The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card 49:57

11h ago49:57

49:57

In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa at Yellow Card, to unpack findings from their newly released digital assets regulation report — the first of its kind across Africa. With over 54 million digital asset users and countries like Kenya and Nigeria leading in adoption, Af…

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A conversation about ‘The Joy of Being Wrong’ 41:54

1d ago41:54

41:54

Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Claudia Ira Davimes the Author of 'The Joy of being Wrong' about her new book, The Joy of Being Wrong, which invites us to explore how letting go of old presumptions and even being wrong can unlock freedom and happiness. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesbu…

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Belief matters: What is a birth chat and how does it work? 20:51

1d ago20:51

20:51

Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Linda Shaw who is a Author, Speaker and Astrologer about birth charts. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifest…

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What shapes your trust or mistrust in the legal system? Is it personal experience, high-profile cases, or how justice plays out for ordinary South Africans? 21:30

1d ago21:30

21:30

Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja ) ask the listeners about their faith in the law. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the w…

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How involved should parents be and has your own experience shaped the kind of parent you are, or want to be one day? 19:09

2d ago19:09

19:09

Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks about helicopter parenting. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of enter…

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Finance Feature: The conversations we need to have with our ageing parents 20:16

2d ago20:16

20:16

Jane Dutton (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Kim Potgieter a Certified Financial Planner, author and coach about the conversations we need to have with our aging parents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio 702

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Ep193: China, Iran and the Middle East — After Trump's Airstrikes 40:49

3d ago40:49

40:49

The shockwaves from Donald Trump’s airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear programme continue to reverberate. China condemned the attack as violating the UN Charter and warned that it risked destabilising the Middle East, an area where Beijing has fast-growing economic and diplomatic links — indeed China is now the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, and after…

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China, Iran and the Middle East — After Trump's Airstrikes 40:49

3d ago40:49

40:49

The shockwaves from Donald Trump’s airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear programme continue to reverberate. China condemned the attack as violating the UN Charter and warned that it risked destabilising the Middle East, an area where Beijing has fast-growing economic and diplomatic links — indeed China is now the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, and after…

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The Series Edition on Understanding civil cases and lawsuits-episode 1 20:49

3d ago20:49

20:49

Episode 1: Understanding how a lawsuit works Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Soretha Venter a Senior Attorney & Director of The IIE Varsity College law clinics (Inland Region) about lawsuits. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch …

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Tech Feature: Careers beyond coding 14:46

3d ago14:46

14:46

Tech Feature: Careers beyond coding Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Thabo Tsolo the CEO and Game Designer at SpaceSalad Studios about careers beyond coding. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as…

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BBC BRIT: Happy Time Picks 13:33

3d ago13:33

13:33

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Entertainment Commentator and Content Creator, Mbuyiselo Vilakazi unpacking BBC Brit’s drama slate packed with mystery, charm, and just the right amount of chaos. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter tou…

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Parenting and Parents: Teenagers and Privacy-should I spy on my child? 23:27

4d ago23:27

23:27

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Ziyanda Khumalo the South African College of Applied Psychology Spokesperson unpacking the uncomfortable question: Should I spy on my child? 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issu…

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The Travel Feature: Set-jetting-travelling to film and series locations 8:29

4d ago8:29

8:29

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska who is a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about set-jetting travelling to film and series locations with highlights of the most popular ones, as well as related tours. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday a…

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Movies and What to Stream-Untied on Showmax. 12:33

4d ago12:33

12:33

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Phil Mphela the Entertainment Commentator about Ifakakhe (Moja Love), Shaka ILembe (Mzansi Magic), Grenfell (Netflix), Miller's Girl (Showmax) and Untied on Showmax. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter …

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What would you like to learn from the youth? 18:23

4d ago18:23

18:23

Relebogile Mabotja asks the listeners about the lessons they would love to learn from the youth. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the wo…

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Navigating the Crossroads of Policy, Pressure, and Progress (Week of June 22, 2025) 37:42

5d ago37:42

37:42

Your transportation news provides a comprehensive analysis of the global transportation and logistics market during the final week of June 2025, highlighting a significant dichotomy between short-term geopolitical volatility and long-term structural shifts. Aggressive U.S. trade policies, particularly tariffs, have caused a "bullwhip effect," leadi…

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The Upside of Failure with Zulaikha Patel 33:48

7d ago33:48

33:48

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Zulaikha Patel who is an International Speaker, Human Rights Activist, 2 Time Best-selling Author and an LLB Student about her journey with her studies, career aspirations, learning about failure from her father and finding her voice, joined by the youth month candidates Khanya Ramahali and Gerhard Maritz. 702 Afternoon…

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Babble Hume 8:54

7d ago8:54

8:54

Khanya Ramahali (youth month takeover candidate) and Relebogile Mabotja speak to Earldridge a Vocalist from the Babble Hume collective which is a vibrant and electrifying South African underground collective that is making waves in the music scene, blending genres and defying expectations. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on…

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Youth Takeover on 702 Afternoons with Gerhard Maritz and Khanya Ramahali 31:21

8d ago31:21

31:21

Relebogile Mabotja hosts aspiring radio hosts Gerhard Maritz and Khanya Ramahali for the youth month takeover. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a pe…

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Knowler Know: A Cape Town woman’s R300K auto nightmare 34:25

8d ago34:25

34:25

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Consumer Journalist, Wendy Knowler and Malcolm Cavie from View4You about a Cape Town woman who saw a 2024 Chery Omoda advertised by a Jo’burg dealer on Autotrader for just under R300 000, was assured it was in good condition, trusted the dealer and paid in full, plus another R8000 to have it trucked to her in Cape Town …

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Belief Matters: Why is a four-leaf clover considered lucky? 5:00

8d ago5:00

5:00

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Geniene Preston a Travel Writer/Editor and Digital Nomad about the four leaf clover. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a…

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Global trends in climate litigation 2025: report launch 1:22:15

9d ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Contributor(s): Dr Danielle de Andrade Moreira, Kate Cook, Professor Michael Gerrard, Professor Jacqueline Peel, Dr Joana Setzer | This influential report provides an annual overview of key developments in climate litigation worldwide and identifies emerging trends shaping the future of climate law and governance.This year's report marks a decade s…

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Finance Feature: Money lessons you wish you had learned sooner 6:47

9d ago6:47

6:47

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Melody Cloete the Training Specialist at Bidvest Life about money lessons. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into…

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Have you experienced favor banking? 24:19

9d ago24:19

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about favour banking. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entert…

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Skills in the age of AI 1:30:41

10d ago1:30:41

1:30:41

Contributor(s): Professor Mary O’Mahony, Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides | How can we shape engaging work environments that foster productivity and enable workers to flourish?Using evidence from the Pissarides Report the event will highlight the importance of not only being skilled but also feeling capable of drawing on technological advanceme…

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The Series Edition on Momentum Insure- the Impact of Climate Change and Severe Weather on Insurance-episode 4 19:32

10d ago19:32

19:32

Episode 4: The psychology behind ignoring weather warnings Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Dr Khosi Jiyane a Clinical Psychologist from Human Edge unpacking the psychology behind why people sometimes ignore warnings, and what we be done to change it. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 …

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Tech Feature: When bullying turns to deepfake: Schools under siege 14:49

10d ago14:49

14:49

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Johan Steyn the Human- centred AI advocate about AI deepfake pornography which involves creating non-consensual, sexually explicit images or videos by superimposing a student’s face onto fabricated intimate scenes. It’s now emerging as a horrifying form of cyberbullying. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadca…

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BBC BRIT: The Weakest Link 17:33

10d ago17:33

17:33

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Digital Content Creator, Thato Rampedi and Lebo Rampedi in celebration of the return of The Weakest Link to BBC Brit with the new season starting 2 July 2025. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch t…

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Harnessing AI: safeguarding high-integrity data for climate action 1:31:14

11d ago1:31:14

1:31:14

Contributor(s): Dr Melissa Chapman, Amy Fisher, Sylvan Lutz, David McNeil, Professor Carmen Nuzzo | Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are versatile technologies that have drastically lowered the cost of data production and analysis, potentially accelerating global decarbonisation and addressing socioeconomic issues. Nonetheless…

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Parenting and Parents: Teen Fathers-the invisible side of teenage parenthood Pt 2 17:31

11d ago17:31

17:31

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Andrew Kekae a Social Worker at Andrew Kekae Counselling and Coaching Services about the invisible side of teenage parenthood. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day …

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The Travel Feature: The rise of the slow winter getaways in south Africa 6:12

11d ago6:12

6:12

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Gabbi Brondani a Writer and Travel Correspondent about locals opting for slow winter getaways laid-back road trips, small-town stays, and nature-based escapes that prioritise rest, connection, and a return to simplicity. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 70…

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Movies and What to Stream-Diddy Trial commentary 12:55

11d ago12:55

12:55

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Phil Mphela the Entertainment Commentator about Umkhoto Ugwaza Ekhaya, documentaries to stream... The Astroworld Tragedy (Netflix), RomCon - Who The F is Jason Porter, (PrimeVideo) and the Diddy Trial commentary (YouTube Rotten Mango). 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk r…

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What are the things we did as youth that our parents didn’t understand? 17:40

11d ago17:40

17:40

Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about the youth. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainme…

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Strategic Shifts and Investment Catalysts in African Transport 20:40

12d ago20:40

20:40

The weekly roundup offer a comprehensive overview of strategic developments and investment catalysts within the African transport sector during the week of June 16-22, 2025. They highlight a significant push towards fleet modernization in aviation, exemplified by Air Peace's diplomatic success in securing London Heathrow slots and Airlink's acquisi…

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Navigating Risk and Transformation in Global Transportation 27:41

12d ago27:41

27:41

This curated roundup offers a comprehensive overview of the global transportation and logistics sector's evolving landscape, highlighting its ongoing transformation. It specifically addresses intensifying geopolitical frictions that are reshaping trade routes and increasing costs, exemplified by new US-UK trade pacts and escalating tensions in mari…

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Positive futures 1:00:12

14d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Contributor(s): Roger Highfield, Suhair Khan, Isabel Losada, Professor Michael Muthukrishna | Where should we look for optimism about the future? Our final panel come together to share some of the ideas, innovations and discoveries that could shape the world to come for the better.By Roger Highfield, Suhair Khan, Isabel Losada, Professor Michael Muthukrishna

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Big data for public good 58:38

14d ago58:38

58:38

Contributor(s): Dr Sara Geneletti, Dr Laura Gilbert, Professor Helen Margetts | Routinely collected UK government data sets contain staggering amounts of information. The potential for the use of these data to understand how government policies are changing people’s lives, to aid better decision making and to hold government accountable for the pol…

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The future of truth 1:00:21

14d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Contributor(s): Professor Jason McKenzie Alexander, Professor Charlie Beckett, Hardeep Matharu | In a world of mass information, and misinformation, truth seems both easier and harder to find than ever before. As trust in traditional media erodes and social media blurs the line between fact and fiction, with authoritarian regimes weaponising disinf…

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Empowerment, safety and equity: children's visions of rights-respecting digital futures 58:34

14d ago58:34

58:34

Contributor(s): Dr Sakshi Ghai, Adam Ingle, Michael Murray, Professor Dylan Yamada-Rice | One in three internet users is a child, yet the digital world was not designed with children in mind. As we witness an acceleration of the development of technologies like generative AI, rapidly transforming children’s lives, tech regulation often prioritises …

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What's cooking? The future of food on the African continent 56:07

14d ago56:07

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Contributor(s): Adejoké Bakare, Dipo Faloyin, Dr Edwini Kwame Kessie, Professor David Luke | Food is family, food is fuel, nourishment, cultural and fundamental. Connections made through food are an effective way to change minds, shift narratives, and amend policies to guard against food deprivation seen in many parts of Africa today. As explored i…

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Reckoning with the past: truth-telling and the British Empire 1:01:12

14d ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Contributor(s): Kofi Mawuli Klu, Lidia Thorpe, Dr Imaobong Umoren | How can we reckon with the complex and painful legacies of the British Empire? What would it mean to create an international truth-telling commission, and why is this conversation so urgent today?This event explores the vision for a Peoples' International Truth-Telling Commission o…

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The golden road 52:45

14d ago52:45

52:45

Contributor(s): William Dalrymple | How did ancient India transform the world and what lessons can we learn for the future? Historian and best-selling author William Dalrymple will be in conversation with Professor in Social Anthropology at LSE, Mukulika Banerjee.This recording contains strong language.…

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The Upside of Failure with Clint Brink 38:49

14d ago38:49

38:49

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Clint Brink, Father, Husband, Actor, musician, producer, writer and fitness enthusiast about his journey as an actor and producer. They also touch on how his upbringing contributed to how he approaches acting. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every wee…

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Berita 6:45

14d ago6:45

6:45

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Berita, Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist about her music and what has inspired her writing over the years. They also touch on her upcoming performance at Joburg Theatre. Berita also performs her new unreleased single Gugulethu alongside Thandolwethu, a fan favorite. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast li…

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Youth Takeover Thursdays on 702 Afternoons with Lungile Msipha 24:44

15d ago24:44

24:44

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Lungile Msipha, a young and aspiring newsreader, Tshidi Madia, EWN politics editor and Mongezi Koko, EWN reporter about what it takes to be a newsreader. They reflect on some of the skills and mindset needed in order to be successful in this field. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg…

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Putting wellbeing and mental health at the heart of progress 59:48

15d ago59:48

59:48

Contributor(s): Professor Martin Knapp, Professor Lord Layard, Dr Laura Taylor | The panel explore how we can identify cost-effective policies to improve societal wellbeing — and why it will be key to shaping the future of the UK and beyond.By Professor Martin Knapp, Professor Lord Layard, Dr Laura Taylor

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Visions for the future with Lila Ibrahim 54:50

15d ago54:50

54:50

Contributor(s): Lila Ibrahim | Lila Ibrahim, Chief Operating Officer of Google DeepMind, is shaping the company's strategic operations and partnerships to drive innovation and impact. At this event, she will share her vision for the future and discuss the transformative potential of AI in the years ahead.…

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The future of US-China relations 1:01:18

15d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Contributor(s): Professor G. John Ikenberry, Professor Rana Mitter, Professor Nathalie Tocci | Navigating the US-China relationship will be one of the great challenges of our time. It will impact everything from geopolitics to global growth to technological innovation. Can this pivotal international relationship be managed peacefully and productive…

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Knowler Knows: Explaining why one should have “Top Up” or “Short Fall” insurance 34:35

15d ago34:35

34:35

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Wendy Knowler, Consumer Ninja about the significance of having a 'top up\short fall' insurance. She also addresses some of the questions and concerns raised by listeners. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lig…

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