TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 31.03.2023

Why do big banks need to be rescued? When are they actually systemically important? Plus, why is the dream of owning your own home an environmental nightmare? And how can those houses be heated more efficiently? Are mini houses a good alternative?

Following the rise of China's power in Africa, are we on the verge of seeing a Chinese Arctic? Certainly, the country is seeking to expand its influence in this geopolitically important area. The US is worried, while Russia smells business. But what are China's plans for the region?

Tim Sebastian interviews Nicu Popescu, Moldovan Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister

Illegal coca farming in Peru: How Indigenous farmers are forming armed self-defense groups and pushing back. And how car ownership in India is making bad traffic congestion even worse.

In 2019, King Mohammed VI of Morocco celebrated 20 years since his ascension to the throne. This film assesses the impact of his two decades of absolute power, while drawing a portrait of a man who has been nicknamed both "the king of the poor" and "the king of cash".

Tim Sebastian interviews Nicu Popescu, Moldovan Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister

Our brains are very busy. They learn, sort, and store things. We can't pick up foreign languages while asleep - but sleep does consolidate what we've learned while awake. Exercise benefits the brain and sports help people who suffer from dementia.

In this edition: Host Pamela Mtanga talks with Vinolia Hlagwana about apartheid. Plus, listening in on the Soweto Gospel Choir, the soothing sounds of Delah Dube and sustainable architecture by Daniel Teye.

Following the rise of China's power in Africa, are we on the verge of seeing a Chinese Arctic? Certainly, the country is seeking to expand its influence in this geopolitically important area. The US is worried, while Russia smells business. But what are China's plans for the region?

Uzbekistan stretches between the Gissar Mountains and the Aral Sea. The country is characterized by seemingly endless sandy deserts and oases, and was once one of the most important powers in the region.