Latest Episodes
Pasha 3: the intriguing world of South Africa's astronomical observatory
Astronomy is truly fascinating. Just how captivating is apparent from the work being done at the South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town. As the national centre for optical and infrared astronomy in South Africa, the observatory is responsible for ground breaking astronomical work in the region. Scientists and researchers work closely with colleagues based at SALT, the giant telescopes…
1 Host: Itumeleng Monageng
Pasha 2: Fighting malaria with drones
Zanzibar, which lies off Tanzania's east coast, has been fighting a well documented battle against malaria. The island has seen some genuine successes. Bed nets and insecticides have played a major role in slowing the spread of the disease and there's been a marked drop in prevalence in parts of the country. In this episode of Pasha, Nontobeko Mtshali finds out more from Andy Hardy on the latest method…
1 Host: Ozayr Patel
Pasha 1: Car-free days in Nairobi
Terrible vehicle traffic makes Kenya's capital city Nairobi one of the most congested in the world. It also brings air pollution which comes with serious health effects, including premature deaths and asthma. People who spend a lot of time on traffic-heavy roads are particularly at risk. In this episode of the Pasha podcast, The Conversation Africa's Thabo Leshilo spoke to Haneen Khreis about car-free…
1 Host: Haneen Khreis
Introducing Pasha, The Conversation Africa's podcast
Welcome to Pasha, The Conversation Africa’s brand new podcast. In the spirit of The Conversation, Pasha – which means to inform in Swahili – will be bringing you some of the best and brightest research from academics across the continent. After nearly four years of publishing expert research, we’re thrilled to be bringing our own brand of smart journalism to a new audio format. Each episode will collect…
1 Host: Ozayr Patel