Radio Baraza

In the Beginning, somewhere in 2016, there was Ziki with an idea for a radio programme to showcase Africa’s Art and Design journey. It took a long time for Development Through Media (DTM) to buy into the idea. This was especially given that the organisation had no funds for such a venture and also its Radio Baraza (RB) online platform on which such a programme would be broadcast was still being reconfigured. Then in late 2017, our producer had a chance meeting with Eve and the ensuing discussions with both Ziki and Eve led to the inclusion of IT aspects in the Podcast and hence the Podcast’s title; African Women in Tech and Design. With Ziki and Eve agreeing to donate their time to hosting the 12 episodes targeted in the inaugural season, the idea for the Podcast was finally concluded.

The African Women in Technology and Design (AWiTaD) Podcast is in essence, intended to feature women of African descent who have built, or are well on their way to building successful businesses in IT and Design. The AWiTaD Podcast, therefore, aims to provide a platform for these women to share their stories and the journeys they have taken to get them where they are today. It also explores their thoughts as they share their plans on future endeavours as business owners and/or influencers in the Tech and Design fields.

The purpose of the AWiTaD Podcast is simple: to share positive information that will encourage every listener, and hopefully, inspire each one of them to dare imagine the possibilities that are out there. Listeners will be motivated to think: “If she can weather the storm, so can I!” Each AWiTaD Podcast will, in addition, provide actionable tips as well as leads to the resources they can tap into to achieve their own dreams.

And there is more! Since its premiere on RB on 10 May 2019, The AWiTAD Podcast series is increasingly becoming the “go-to” place for IT and Design students seeking extra motivation as they continue in their academic journeys in these fields.

So, now you can join our community and have a chance:

• To get updates on new Podcast posts as we showcase and celebrate the amazing achievements by the African women making a go at it in the field of Tech and Design
• To let us know should you want to be a guest in the Podcast as a Design or IT entrepreneur or trainer/lecturer
• To get actionable tips as well as leads to the resources you can tap into to achieve your own dreams in the field of IT and Design
• To enquire about partnering with us
• To be encouraged and motivated as an IT and Design student and understand that no challenges in these study fields are insurmountable

Chose any topic from the above list and let us know how you would like to engage by filling out the contact form below: