The Economic Diplomat

The Economic Diplomat is a podcast exploring the intersection of infrastructure, capital, policy, energy, and Africa’s economic transformation. Hosted by Olwethu Pityana-Matji, the podcast unpacks the financial architecture shaping Africa’s future, from infrastructure finance and industrialisation to climate finance, logistics, investment, and economic policy. Through conversations with policymakers, financiers, executives, academics, and young professionals, The Economic Diplomat creates space for thoughtful dialogue on how Africa finances sustainable growth.