Shasha Voices

Welcome back to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. In this Climate-Resilient Futures episode, we speak with Julian Mashingaidze, a Zimbabwean environmental consultant and agri-food climate technology specialist whose work connects agriculture, food security, climate adaptat...

Welcome back to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. In this Climate-Resilient Futures episode, we speak with Sinethemba Nompumelelo Mtshali, a South African social entrepreneur and the founder of Bxrderless. Sinethemba’s pathway developed through youth leadership, commercial...

Welcome to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. In this Health and Welfare episode, we speak with Takhona Grace Hlatshwako, a public health researcher and PhD student in Health Policy and Management. Takhona’s journey began in Eswatini and developed through international educ...

Welcome to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. Today, we are entering our Climate-Resilient Futures cluster with Giulia Marzetti, a chemical engineer and climate-and-sustainability professional whose work has spanned hydrogen systems, European energy policy, batteries, manuf...

Welcome to Shasha Pathways Season 2, the series where we move beyond job titles to explore how people build careers, develop their skills and make decisions along the way. Today, we are opening our Culture and Creativity cluster with Dr Niiyin Adejuyigbe, a medical doctor based in Lagos and the creator behind Niiyin and Film, where she shares her analysis and commentary on the films she watches. W...

As we close Season 1 of Shasha Pathways, we turn to the person who made this series possible. In this finale episode, Farai Munjoma, Founder & CEO of Shasha Network, reflects on how design can be used to build trust, tell stories, and create systems that expand opportunities for young people across Africa. Drawing on his journey across entrepreneurship, education, and innovation, Farai shares...

Welcome to the Shasha Pathways Series, and this is our Entrepreneurship Edition, where we speak with purpose-driven founders across Africa and the diaspora who are building bold, impactful ventures. Today, I’m joined by Ifeanyichukwu Ezinmadu, an EdTech entrepreneur, creative innovator, and musician who’s bringing music, artificial intelligence, and education together in exciting ways. Ifeanyi is...

Welcome to the Agriculture Pathways series, part of Shasha Network’s commitment to spotlighting purpose-driven professionals across key industries from education to energy, design to agriculture, and helping young people across Africa explore real, relatable career journeys. Today, I’m so excited to be joined by Rejoice, who is a passionate, globally-minded changemaker and proud Zimbabwean dedicat...

Welcome to the Healthcare edition of Shasha Pathways! I’m Shirley, and today we’re joined by Dr. Monica Madzvamuse, a medical doctor with clinical experience across pediatrics, obstetrics, internal medicine, and surgery. She’s currently working in Zambia and enhancing her leadership skills by studying project management. In this conversation, we’ll explore Monica’s journey from high school in Zimb...

Welcome to the Education Pathways series! I’m Shirley, and in today’s conversation, we’re diving into the evolving world of career development, educational equity, and youth empowerment. I’m thrilled to be joined by Dean Mazhawidza, a passionate change agent and the founder of Future Pathways Consultants, where he’s leading some of the most innovative work in career guidance,like AI-powered career...

Welcome to the Entrepreneurship edition of Shasha Pathways, where we speak with leaders who are shaping industries, building businesses, and reimagining the future of work across the globe. Today, I’m joined by Kuzi Mahwire, an Investment Banking Associate Director at UBS in New York and a proud Zimbabwean who’s combined academic excellence, global finance experience, and a commitment to leadershi...

Welcome to the Shasha Pathways Series, and this is our Education Edition. I’m Shirley, and today I’m joined by someone whose work sits right at the heart of reimagining education in Africa. Dr. Keno Omu is a curriculum designer, educator, and engineer. She’s studied at Princeton, Imperial College London, and Cambridge, and has worked across the world, from IBM Research Africa to ETH Zurich in Swit...

Welcome back to the Pathways Series, where we explore the journeys of inspiring young professionals across different industries to help you, our listeners, dream bigger and navigate your own path. Today, we're diving into the Technology Pathway, and I’m so excited to be joined by Yadah Ngolo, a rising tech leader with Congolese roots who’s already built an impressive track record before even finis...

Welcome to the Shasha Pathways Series and this is our Entrepreneurship edition. I'm Shirley, and today I'm joined by someone who has built an extraordinary career supporting aspiring founders across the UK. Jack McMillan is the Co-Founder and CEO of Creator Campus, a fast-growing digital platform dedicated to empowering entrepreneurial students, staff, and graduates across the UK. With over five y...

Hi everyone, and welcome to the Health Pathways Series with Shasha Network. I’m Shirley, and today I’m so excited to be speaking with Bomikazi Lupindo. Hailing from Matatiele in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, Bomikazi is a Rhodes Scholar currently pursuing her DPhil in Experimental Psychology at the University of Oxford. She’s also a clinical psychologist, working with communities across public heal...

Welcome to the Design Pathways series on Shasha Pathways. I’m Shirley, and today we’re joined by Elena Höge, founder, creative director, and game designer at Yaldi Games, an award-winning studio creating cozy life simulator games that blend storytelling with real-world knowledge and personal growth. Elena’s journey spans from studying design and digital media at the University of Edinburgh to laun...

Welcome to the Health Pathways series! I’m Shirley, and today I’m joined by a truly inspiring guest, Dr. Cosmas Turuza, who brings together two worlds, frontline healthcare and humanitarian development. From serving as a critical care doctor in the UK to founding multiple initiatives in Zimbabwe focused on nutrition, education, and youth empowerment, Dr. Cosmas has carved out a career that’s not o...

Welcome back to the Education Pathways series, where we spotlight inspiring professionals shaping the future of learning. I’m Shirley, and today I’m joined by a passionate advocate for inclusive digital education, Faith Mbatha. Faith is a Learning Experience Designer and Digital Learning Consultant from Kenya, currently working with organizations like Education Design Unlimited and Aflatoun Intern...

Today on Pathways, we’re joined by someone whose journey bridges innovation, food systems, and climate-smart agriculture. From grassroots training initiatives in Nigeria to shaping conversations on policy and sustainability, Enéyì Shalom Oshi is an entrepreneur and thought leader working at the forefront of agricultural transformation. Currently serving as COO and Co-Founder of Agrisiti, Enéyì is...

Today on Pathways , we’re joined by someone whose journey weaves through entrepreneurship, environmental innovation, and community empowerment. From founding an NGO at just 17 to speaking at COP26, Forget Shareka is a dynamic agronomic engineer and sustainability expert, recognized as one of Edie’s 30 Under 30. Currently balancing roles as Environmental Compliance Manager in the UK and Co-Founder...

Join us as we explore careers in technology, starting with Daniela Massiceti. Born and raised in South Africa, Daniela is a senior machine learning researcher at Microsoft Research. She shares her journey of discovering her career path from a young age and pursuing her education, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Cape Town, a Master’s in Neuros...

This conversation was synthesised by Google's NotebookLM, it used Shasha Network's 100 Letter Project to explore the ideas and reflections of 100 incredible youths from Zimbabwe that share about their experience pursuing their aspirations.

This conversation was synthesised by Google's NotebookLM, it used Shasha Network's Annual Impact report to explore key thematic areas in talent development within the context of Africa. Enjoy listening to this informative and inspiring conversation.

Our Shasha Alumni, Valerie and Vongwai discuss about life after the Shasha Bridge program and how Vongwai is navigating University studies.

Join us on the Shasha Voices Podcast as we dive into an engaging conversation with the exceptional journalist and educator, Peter Burdin. In this episode, we explore the evolution of journalism, the ever-changing world of education, and the incredible impact of the Shasha Network. 🌐Tune in now to gain valuable insights from a true industry expert!#Podcast #Journalism #Education #ShashaVoices #Sha...