Tânia Tomé, a renowned figure with over 20 years of career impacting lives in more than 22 countries, discusses the challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs, strategies to strengthen business recognition, and initiatives to promote women's empowerment.

Eurico, with a background in computer networking and a postgraduate degree in computer network engineering, is the CEO and founder of 'Vem Bumbar', the first employment platform for African immigrants in Brazil since 2022. His personal story of overcoming challenges and entrepreneurship is inspiring, and in this interview, he shares how he is making a difference in the lives of African immigrants seeking opportunities in Brazil.

Adelino Bimba, a distinguished professional in engineering and quality, health, safety, and environmental management, discussed the critical role of youth from Portuguese-speaking African Countries (PALOP) in finding innovative and sustainable solutions to global challenges. He emphasized that these young individuals could significantly contribute to the development of their countries through knowledge sharing and specialized skills, with collaboration varying based on their areas of expertise.

In this episode of Fala África VOA, Dani Stescki has a candid and inspiring conversation with Mozambican singer and songwriter Ckarina Miller. The discussion explores her inspirations, addresses her fight against domestic violence, and delves into her future projects.

In Mozambique, facing significant challenges such as violence in the north and repression of peaceful protests by security forces, activist Cídia Chissungo discusses the crucial role of activists in promoting freedom of demonstration. She highlights the organization of civil society to defend civil rights and civic participation amid concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. Chissungo notes the structured and engaged civil society's efforts to bring transparency and justice to the electoral process, citing evidence of irregularities and emphasizing the activists' neutrality, focusing on justice and the democratic process rather than political affiliations.

Minuto Verde – Quercus Angola addresses environmental challenges, raises public awareness, and discusses the positive impact of a recent conference on Environmental Health and Sustainable Development. The interview emphasizes the need for everyone's engagement in environmental protection to achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

António Fonseca Canjonde leads a project to combat malaria in Angola, focusing on the poorest families and integrating them into society by promoting public health, prevention, and treatment. The project extends to 16 of Angola's 18 provinces, reaching over 10,000 families and covering 1,700 neighborhoods. With ambitious goals to significantly reduce malaria, the project has received initial funding from a private Angolan institution and currently has about $65,000 for distributing mosquito nets, extra-domiciliary fumigation, and malaria tests. Education and prevention are key aspects, with teams raising awareness, distributing informative leaflets, and a call center for immediate assistance. A mobile clinic also serves the health needs of local communities. Canjonde discusses the economic, political, and social challenges faced, including funding and transportation for the technical team, drawing on his experience advising projects in other African countries.

In the Voice of America Portuguese program 'Fala África', Dani Stescki interviews Angolan journalist, missionary, and author Pedro Muenho. Pedro discusses his life's journey, overcoming challenges and gaining enriching experiences, and highlights his experiences between Angola and Brazil. He shares personal stories and promotes cultural understanding between the two nations, in addition to discussing his book 'Não é Tarde Para Recomeçar: A Travessia de um Missionário entre Dois Mundos'.

In the VOA Africa Talk segment, Dani Stescki interviews Angolan journalist, missionary, and author Pedro Muenho, who discusses his book 'Não é Tarde Para Recomeçar: A Travessia de um Missionário entre Dois Mundos' and shares his experiences and cultural insights from living between Angola and Brazil.

Djerry masterfully uses clay, iron, and stainless steel to sculpt visual narratives that transport us to the intriguing paths of the rich history of the Bushmen tribes. These nomadic groups, residing in the Kalahari Desert and spread across countries like Namibia, South Africa, Angola, and Botswana, become the source of inspiration and authenticity that permeate each sculpture.

Rapper and music producer IMBLGK discussed the release of the album 'Perytagem,' which features 21 local artists, including a comedian, a poet, and a visual artist. The album cover was created by visual artist Cristóvão Jr., also known as Mucai, who has an Afro-centric vision. IMBLGK drew inspiration from African rhythms and music for the album's production, giving artists freedom to express themselves in their lyrics. The album's name, 'Perytagem,' reflects a sense of expertise and is a play on the historical name of the city of Chimoio, formerly known as Vila Pery. The project, which began in 2018, showcases a predominance of hip-hop with a different perspective due to the involvement of singers from other musical styles.

Dani Stescki interviews Mário Fula, a teacher and analyst at the Economic Studies Office of the Angola-Netherlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to explore the intersection between physics and economics, forming the field of econophysics and discussing the opportunities it may create in Angola.

Mamadu Alimo Djaló, the creator of Projeto Muntu, is working on an initiative aimed at combating sexism in Africa. The project, which was launched in Guinea-Bissau, is now in its second year.

Cape Verdean students facing visa issues at the Portuguese consulate in Cape Verde are struggling to begin their courses in Portugal. Lito Spencer, president of the Associação Maense in Portugal, reports that out of 86 vacancies, only seven students have arrived. The embassy is demanding proof of financial capacity despite schools covering costs. Spencer criticizes the consulate's rigidity, noting empty classrooms and the risk of student failure due to late visa issuance. The Associação Maense, a non-profit organization, has established partnerships with Portuguese educational institutions to support Cape Verdean students.

São Tomé and Príncipe, with an estimated population of 200,000, faces challenges ranging from access to clean water to unemployment. The year 2018 is significant for the country as it will hold simultaneous local and legislative elections. Calisto do Nascimento, a 24-year-old law student and president of the English Language Students' Association of São Tomé and Príncipe, believes that the youth are eager to participate and make informed decisions. He stresses the need for more investment to create opportunities for young people and advocates for unity among the youth to achieve common goals.

Angolan musician Bruno Vaidade, at 24 years old, discussed the behind-the-scenes production and editing of the music video for 'Toca lá,' which is achieving great success in Eastern Europe and Ukraine.

Following the general elections on August 23, political tension arose in Angola with the provisional results announced by the National Electoral Commission (CNE), confirming the victory of the ruling party MPLA and João Lourenço as the new President. Many Angolans' hopes for change are deferred for another five years. Political scientist Issau Agostinho discussed the post-election situation in Angola, comparing it to other African elections and highlighting a crisis of institutions, particularly the CNE, due to a lack of credibility. He noted that electoral contestation has been a recurring issue in Angola's elections since 1992. The article also references a decision by the Supreme Court of Kenya to invalidate the results of the August 8 elections.

Montgomery College in Maryland offers student entrepreneurs a chance to win seed money and develop their business plans through a competition called the Raptor Tank, which is similar to the reality TV show Shark Tank.