Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations
‘Mazungumzo - African Scholarly Conversations’ is a podcast that highlights the perspectives of various stakeholders in academia and research fields across Africa through open dialogue or ‘Mazungumzo’ on scholarly communication in Africa.
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- 3
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- Sep 10, 2026
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- Jul 16, 2026
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SN 4 EP 12: From Fragmentation to Connection: Giving African Knowledge an Identity (opens the original)
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What happens when African knowledge exists, but the systems that hold it cannot connect? Africa produces remarkable research, innovations, cultural knowledge and other forms of intellectual contribution. Yet much of this knowledge remains fragmented across disconnected systems, making it harder to discover, connect, attribute and measure its impact. In this episode of Mazungumzo: African Scholarly Conversations, Joy Owango speaks with Nabil Ksibi, Co-founder of DOCiD™ and Co-project Lead, Africa
SN 4 EP 11: Bridging Science and Society Through Science Communication with Prof. Marina Joubert (opens the original)
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How can science communication strengthen public trust and engagement with science in Africa? In this episode, we explore the evolving role of science communication in Africa and how researchers and communicators can build stronger connections between science and society. Our host Joy Owango sits down with Prof. Marina Joubert, a leading science communication scholar and associate professor at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, she discusses the im
SN 4 EP 10: Dismantling Structural Barriers for Early Career African Researchers with Review & Curate Network (RCN) (opens the original)
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How are African researchers taking control of how their discoveries reach the community? In this episode, we explore the work of the Review & Curate Network (RCN), an African-led community supporting the evaluation, validation, and organization of preprints to ensure research is shared quickly, responsibly, and with credibility. Our host Joy Owango sits down with the leadership of Review & Curate Network (RCN)— Roseline Dzekem Dime , Shitondo Yahila, and Joseph Tolulope —who are at the forefront
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