
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.
Episodes
Why I Joined the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027 Influencer Programme
Why I Joined the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027 Influencer ProgrammeWhat does mining have to do with infrastructure, energy, logistics, investment and Africa's economic future?In this episode of The Economic Diplomat, I officially share my journey to becoming part of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027 Young Leaders & Influencer Programme and explain why I believe mining i
Introducing The Economic Diplomat: Financing Africa’s Future
In the very first episode of The Economic Diplomat, host Olwethu Pityana-Matji, introduces the vision behind the platform and explores why conversations around infrastructure, development finance, energy, logistics, and economic transformation matter for Africa’s future.Drawing from experiences across G20-related engagements, development finance studies, and broader industry conversations, this ep
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