Renuka Methil has been the Managing Editor of FORBES AFRICA since 2018 and has lived in Africa for over a decade now, also as Editor of FORBES WOMAN AFRICA. A university topper with a master’s degree in mass communication and journalism in the mid-90s, she has also worked in the emerging economies of India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Curating editions and content, working with journalists and stringers across sub-Saharan Africa, she writes and edits stories on business, policy, economics, environment, art and culture, also meeting with country presidents, first ladies, business tycoons, global billionaires, entertainers and sport stars. Follow Methil for continued coverage on Africa's next chapter of glory and growth.
Patricia Bebia-Mawa, Vice President of Silvertrust Media and Executive Producer, is the Host and Producer of Planet Africa Television on OMNI TV. She also manages Planet Africa Magazine and produces Arise on CTS Television and Destiny Television on Grace TV. Formerly a TV host in Nigeria, Patricia holds a B.Sc. in Political Science and a Multimedia diploma. She is a recognized speaker and event host, awarded for her community contributions, including The Toronto Police Community Service Awards and Women Achievers’ Award.
In this timely and thought-provoking panel discussion, Anita Erskine, global moderator and Executive Director of Erskine Global Communications, leads a conversation on the future of African innovation, venture capital, and entrepreneurship. Titled “After the Hype Cycle: Why African Tech’s Next Chapter Demands a Different Playbook,” the session explores what it will take for Africa’s startup ecosystem to move beyond promise and into sustainable growth, meaningful exits, and long-term impact. Speakers: Yehia Houry – CEO, Flat6Labs Zachariah George – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Launch Africa Ventures Marie Benrubi – Senior Associate, Partech Africa Video Courtesy: VivaTech 2026
In this powerful and thought-provoking fireside chat, Anita Erskine, renowned global moderator and Executive Director of Erskine Global Communications, sits down with Steve Ciesinski, former President of SRI International, the legendary Silicon Valley research institute behind breakthrough innovations like Siri, tele-robotics, and more. Hosted at the Deep Tech Summit (DTS), this conversation dives into the real-world impact of deep technologies across emerging markets—particularly in Africa—and explores what it takes to lead transformation in an age of rapid innovation.
In Episode 56 of Voices of Sustainability, actor, filmmaker and environmental advocate Adrian Grenier explores how creativity, culture and lifestyle can become powerful forces for environmental action. In conversation with Anita Erskine and Omar Butti, Grenier reflects on his personal transition from entertainment to environmental stewardship — from regenerative farming and land management to storytelling as a tool for cultural change. He shares why meaningful solutions begin with humility and observation, how living in rhythm with nature can reshape everyday life, and why regeneration must grow organically from communities and place. Discover how creativity, stewardship and intergenerational thinking can help shift sustainability from anxiety to renewal — and from abstract ambition to lived experience.
In Episode 58 of Voices of Sustainability, host Anita Erskine speaks with Gary White, co-founder and CEO of Water.org. Drawing on over three decades of experience in water sustainability, Gary shares insights from his work expanding access to safe water for communities around the world. He explores why, despite existing solutions, billions of people still lack access, and outlines the critical role of investment, innovation and collaboration in closing this gap. From community-level impact to global systems change, this conversation offers a grounded perspective on what it takes to scale solutions — and why the time to act is now.
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