Mike Hove

Produced by Mike Hove

October 15, 2019
VOA's The Connection Discusses Girl Children's Problems

Tonight on The Connection, we focus on challenges faced by the girl child, such as access to quality education and opportunities in the social, economic and political realm. What needs to be done to ensure that the girl child is empowered?Send us your contact number if you wish to join the show @8pm
October 01, 2019
On The Connection: President Mnangagwa Presents State of The Nation Address

Tonight on The Connection we will discuss President Emmerson Mnangagwa's State of The Nation Address. Mnangagwa says cash barons are devastating the Zimbabwe economy. He also addressed issues like corruption and human rights. Send us your contact number if you wish to join the show at 8pm
September 24, 2019
On VOA's The Connection: Youth Involvement in Local Governance And Xenophobia

Tonight on The Connection we will be focusing on youth involvement in socio-economic and political issues. We will also discuss xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Send us your contact number if you wish to join the show at 8:00pm
September 10, 2019
VOA's The Connection Focuses on Life, Legacy of Late Robert Mugabe

Tonight on The Connection, we will be focusing on the life and legacy of the late former president Robert Mugabe, who died last Friday in Singapore. Is there any tangible thing that Mugabe did for the youth? Tune in @ 8pm FB: VOA Studio 7; voazimbabwe.com, TEXT: 202-465-0318.
September 03, 2019
VOA's The Connection Discusses Clashes Between Foreign Nationals and Locals in South Africa

Tonight on The Connection, host Mike Hove speaks to young Zimbabweans in South Africa about the ongoing clashes between foreign nationals & South Africans, that have led to arson, looting, injuries and arrests of many. Tune in @ 8pm FB:VOA Studio 7; voazimbabwe.com, TEXT: 202-465-0318.
August 27, 2019
On The Connection Tonight ...

On the youth show, The Connection, tonight we will be analyzing journalists' rights and media laws in Zimbabwe. Most journalists complained about the stringent media laws under then President Robert Mugabe. Are they still expressing the same sentiments under President Emmerson Mnangagwa?
August 22, 2019
International community reacts to government blocking the protests staged by MDC

VOA's Mike Hove speaks with Alex Noyes, a political scientist for Rand Corporation, about protests being staged by the Movement for Democratic Change led by Nelson Chamisa that have been blocked by the government and how this affects the relationship between Zimbabwe and the international community.
August 20, 2019
Next on VOA's The Connection

Tonight on The Connection we are focusing on protests being staged by the MDC led by Nelson Chamisa that have been blocked by the government. State security agents are said to be abducting activists participating in the protests. Tune in @ 8pm FB:VOA Studio 7; voazimbabwe.com, TEXT: 202-465-0318.
August 13, 2019
VOA's The Connection Discusses Protests in Zimbabwe

Join host Mike Hove of VOA Studio 7's youth program, The Connection, as he discusses the planned protests in Harare, on Friday, by MDC leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa, with youth members of the MDC & ZANU PF. Tune in @ 8pm FB:VOA Studio 7; voazimbabwe.com, TEXT: 202-465-0318.
August 06, 2019
Don't Miss The Connection!!

Tonight on The Connection host Mike Hove will be talking with youth about the current social, political and economic situation in Zimbabwe following the election of President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year. Join us @8pm: Facebook: VOAStudio 7; Text and WhatsApp: +12024650318; Call: +12026192077
July 31, 2019
2019 Mandela Washington Fellows Share Perspectives on Six Week Program

Fellows of the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship from around the continent of Africa, shared their experience about the six-week U.S. sponsored program. Seven hundred 700 African youth participated in the program, now in its 5th year. The program was started by former President Barrack Obama.
July 30, 2019
VOA's The Connection Hosts 2019 Mandela Washington Fellows

Tonight on The Connection, host Mike Hove will be speaking with Zimbabweans taking part in the 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship about their educational experience and how they intend to utilize their acquired knowledge in Zimbabwe.Join us @8pm:FB: VOA Studio 7; voazimbabwe.com, TEXT: 202-465-0318.
July 26, 2019
Zimbabwean Mandela Washington Fellow Alumnus Recognized for Leadership

Mike Hove of VOA's youth show, The Connection, speaks with Dzikamai Francis Bere, a 2017 YALI alumnus & Programs Coordinator at the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, and Neal Piper, Executive Director of Presidential Precinct. Piper explains why they recognized Bere with the 2019 Young Leader Award.
July 23, 2019
VOA's The Connection discusses the Mandela Washington Fellowship

Tonight on the Connection, host Mike Hove speaks with Mandela Washington Fellowship graduates - the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative or YALI, to find out more about the program and how they have benefited. Join us @8pm: FB: VOA Studio 7; voazimbabwe.com, TXT: 202-465-0318.
July 09, 2019
The Connection: Zimbabweans Appear on Forbes' Top Entrepreneurs List

The Connection: Zimbabweans Appear on Forbes' Top Entrepreneurs List. We will be talking to someof them @8:00pm today. To participate in the show, text us on Whats App: +1202 465 0318 or send us comments on Facebook: VOA Shona, VOA Ndebele, VOALivetalk
June 04, 2019
VOA’s The Connection Discusses Arrest of 7 Human Rights Activists

Host Mike Hove of VOA Studio 7’s The Connection, tackles the arrests of seven human rights activists facing accusation of attempting to overthrow the Zimbabwe government.To participate in the show, text us on WhatsApp: +1202 465 0318 or send us comments on Facebook: VOAShona, VOANdebele, VOALivetalk
May 31, 2019
Zimbabwean DJ Spreads Musical Talent in Canada, U.S.

Zimbabwean DJ, Steven Sanders or DJ Stavo, shared his musical talent in various cities in the U.S. and Canada, as part of a tour organized by the entertainment group, AfriKey. Mike Hove of VOA's Studio 7 caught up with DJ Stavo, during his DC stop, to hear more about his music career.
May 28, 2019
VOA 's The Connection Discusses Zimbabwe's Future with MDC Youth League

Host Mike Hove of VOA Studio 7's The Connection, speaks with members of the newly elected MDC youth league, about their plans for Zimbabwe and role of youth in politics. To participate, text us on WhatsApp: +1 202 465 0318 or send comments on Facebook: voashona, voandebele; voalivetalk
October 08, 2018
Zimbabwe's ZimTaxi App Attempting to Fix 'Disjointed' Public Transport Sector

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Mike Hove

Produced by Mike Hove

VOA's The Connection Discusses Girl Children's Problems

On The Connection: President Mnangagwa Presents State of The Nation Address

On VOA's The Connection: Youth Involvement in Local Governance And Xenophobia

VOA's The Connection Focuses on Life, Legacy of Late Robert Mugabe

VOA's The Connection Discusses Clashes Between Foreign Nationals and Locals in South Africa

On The Connection Tonight ...

International community reacts to government blocking the protests staged by MDC

Next on VOA's The Connection

VOA's The Connection Discusses Protests in Zimbabwe

Don't Miss The Connection!!

2019 Mandela Washington Fellows Share Perspectives on Six Week Program

VOA's The Connection Hosts 2019 Mandela Washington Fellows

Zimbabwean Mandela Washington Fellow Alumnus Recognized for Leadership

VOA's The Connection discusses the Mandela Washington Fellowship

The Connection: Zimbabweans Appear on Forbes' Top Entrepreneurs List

VOA’s The Connection Discusses Arrest of 7 Human Rights Activists

Zimbabwean DJ Spreads Musical Talent in Canada, U.S.

VOA 's The Connection Discusses Zimbabwe's Future with MDC Youth League

Zimbabwe's ZimTaxi App Attempting to Fix 'Disjointed' Public Transport Sector