The African Storyteller

02/06/2026

The Investment Bridge — Defining What We Do
There is a conversation that rarely happens in the same room.
On one side: investors asking about opportunity, risk, regulatory clarity, and commercial return.
On the other: governments asking about job creation, competitive economic positioning, poverty reduction, and which investors are serious.
For nine years, The African Storyteller has sat between those two conversations — finding the synergies, building the platforms, and writing the intelligence that makes investment materialise.
We are not a PR agency. We are not a government lobbying firm. We are the bridge.
Retained by investors who need policy alignment. By governments who need credible capital. By corporations who need both.
We measure our success in the jobs created, the markets made more competitive, and the investments that last long after the forum has ended.
That is what it means to enable investment to materialise — and to build outcomes that last for generations.
🌍 Southern Africa's Investment Facilitation & Policy-Private Sector Bridge.

26/05/2026

67 Days to go I Welcoming Eswatini TV On Board

We welcome Eswatini TV on board as our broadcast partner for the upcoming 2nd annual Women's month thought leadership event on " The Role of women in growing Southern Africa's economies".

Your platform brings valuable national reach to this partnership, taking this story into homes and communities across the country and strengthening its visibility, relevance, and impact.

Siyabonga !
Eswatini TV

21/05/2026

Thank you Air. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.

19/05/2026

Thank you South Africa for partnering with us for the second consecutive year.

13/05/2026

Another captain of industry joins our speaker line-up: Mesela Nhlapo
80 days to go—join us for our 2nd Annual Women’s Month Thought Leadership Event themed “The Role of Women in Growing Southern Africa’s Economies.”
Speaker Spotlight
Meet Mesela Nhlapo—joining our speaker line-up this year.
Expect insights on
• Accelerating women’s inclusion in rail—and why it matters for growth.
• Clear pathways into technical, operational, and leadership roles.

07/05/2026

85 days to go to our Women’s month Thought Leadership event on “The role of women in growing southern Africa.”

Join us to hear more on how Nthabiseng Kubheka is leveraging global expertise to create local excellence.

A visionary leader whose passion for bridging the gender parity gap is evident in the strides that her company, Bombela Operating Company (PTY) LTD, has achieved including a 50-50 gender split in its workforce and 70% female leadership at EXCO level.

05/05/2026

Could Hon. Martha Karua SC be Kenya's first female President?

In this exclusive One on One episode of the African Storyteller podcast, we welcome Honourable Martha Karua SC — the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) Leader, former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Senior Counsel, and renowned human rights activist — as our special guest ahead of Kenya’s 2027 elections.

We revisit her early life, the influence of her family, and the moments that inspired her self-belief and sense of leadership.

She reflects on how her parents helped shape her values, what motivated her to study law, and how her legal journey guided her towards standing up for the marginalised and upholding justice. We’ll also trace the milestones of her remarkable career, as recounted in "Against the Tide": from her roots in Kirinyaga to her work in the judiciary, her evolution from legal activism to politics, and her transition from public office to building a legacy.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URvH0Y4d2SQ







Martha Karua
Martha Karua

In conversation with Honourable Martha Karua, Senior Counsel — A Presidential Candidate for the upcoming 2027 National Elections in Kenya.Honourable Martha i...

04/05/2026

Thank you, MTN Eswatini

We appreciate your support for the upcoming thought leadership event on “The role of women in growing Southern Africa’s economies”.

MTN Eswatini plays a foundational role in advancing the economic inclusion of women through targeted digital, financial, and entrepreneurial initiatives. By bridging the gender digital divide and providing capital, the telecommunications leader empowers women to transition from informal activities to formal economic participation.

22/04/2026

Thank You, Rhodes Food Group Eswatini!

We're honored to welcome Rhodes Food Group Eswatini as a corporate table sponsor for our 2nd Annual Women's Month Thought Leadership Event on "The Role of Women in Growing Southern Africa's Economies" on August 1, 2026, at the Royal Villas Hotel, Eswatini.

As the 2025 Eswatini Exporter of the Year, Rhodes Food Group Eswatini exemplifies excellence in food production and export. Through its operations, RFG Eswatini strengthens regional food security, drives economic growth, and creates meaningful employment opportunities.

Thank you for championing women's economic empowerment and southern Africa's development.

17/04/2026

Promoting Women's Participation in the Construction Sector
The construction industry in Eswatini serves as a vital economic driver by addressing unemployment and fostering gender inclusivity.

As of 2023, the sector accounts for approximately 6.5% of national employment. It supports economic development through infrastructure projects such as roads, schools, and housing, and creates substantial direct and indirect job opportunities.

The industry is also committed to reducing gender disparities, notably through initiatives led by the Construction Industry Council (CIC).

Mr. Maqhawe Mnisi, CEO of the Construction Industry Council of Eswatini, will be a featured guest speaker at the 2026 2nd Annual Women’s Month Thought Leadership Event, focusing on the role of women in advancing Southern Africa. Mr. Mnisi is an active advocate for increasing female representation in the construction sector and will discuss ongoing efforts to bridge the gender gap within the industry.

Join us at the Royal Villas in Ezulwini on August 1st to gain insights and learn best practices about how the construction sector is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. For further information, please email [email protected].