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The Africa Report

The Africa Report

Primedia Broadcasting 100 Episodes Aug 26, 2026

The Africa Report is a podcast that delivers news from across the African continent. Hosted by Crystal Orderson, it provides updates and analysis on current affairs, politics, and developments in Africa. With a focus on stories that matter, it offers listeners a comprehensive look at the continent's most pressing issues. The show draws on journalism to keep audiences informed about Africa's dynamic landscape.

Episodes

The Africa Report: NIH lifts SA research funding ban
The Africa Report: NIH lifts SA research funding ban Aug 26, 2026 375 Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Glenda Gray of Wits about the US NIH lifting its South Africa research funding ban after 18 months of disruption to HIV and TB projects, clinical trials and research jobs. They discuss the impact on local science and efforts to rebuild research funding.   702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station.   Bon
The Africa Report: Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term
The Africa Report: Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term Aug 19, 2026 468 Bongani Bingwa speaks to Governance and Elections Expert at the University of Pretoria, Dr Tendai Mbanje, about Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election for a second term in Zambia, securing 61% of the vote against his main challenger Brian Mundubile’s 38%, and whether he can translate economic progress into improved living conditions for ordinary Zambians.   702 Breakfast with Bongani Bi
The Africa Report: Top detective murdered by South African special forces
The Africa Report: Top detective murdered by South African special forces Aug 12, 2026 456 Bongani Bingwa speaks to Piers Pigou, executive director of Intelwatch, about the growing world of foreign intelligence operations and espionage in Africa. A recent BBC investigation shines a light on how foreign governments and intelligence networks can become involved in African affairs, with governments, security agencies, businesses and individuals potentially caught up in a much bigger geopol
The Africa Report: Ceuta tragedy renews debate over migration as thousands risk everything for Europe
The Africa Report: Ceuta tragedy renews debate over migration as thousands risk everything for Europe Aug 5, 2026 443 Bongani Bingwa speaks to migration expert Dr Loren B. Landau about the deadly migrant surge into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, the humanitarian and political tensions between Morocco, Spain and the European Union, what's driving thousands to risk dangerous journeys to Europe, and whether the crisis reflects deeper issues of poverty, conflict and geopolitics. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is br
The Africa Report: Managing SA diplomatic relations with other Africa countries
The Africa Report: Managing SA diplomatic relations with other Africa countries Jul 29, 2026 460 Bongani Bingwa speaks with former diplomat and RiskRecon Director Dr Kingsley Makhubela on this week’s Africa Report, focusing on South Africa's diplomatic ties with other African countries and its response to developments in countries such as Nigeria and Ghana. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station.   Bongani makes sense of
The Africa Report: Royal turmoil raises questions about the limits of the Zulu king's authority
The Africa Report: Royal turmoil raises questions about the limits of the Zulu king's authority Jul 15, 2026 386 Bongani Bingwa speaks to cultural analyst Professor Musa Xulu, about the latest controversy surrounding the Zulu royal household following a leaked recording allegedly involving King Misuzulu. They explore the balance between royal tradition and constitutional democracy, the limits of monarchical authority, and whether deeply personal disputes within the royal family should become matters of publi
The Africa Report: Could South Africa's migration tensions strain relations across Africa?
The Africa Report: Could South Africa's migration tensions strain relations across Africa? Jul 8, 2026 572 Bongani Bingwa speaks with Piers Pigou, an international expert in transitional justice and a conflict and security analyst, over growing concerns that South Africa could face diplomatic isolation as various capitals register protests over threats to their nationals. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station.   Bongani makes sense of t
The Africa Report: Can SA government legally deliver on deportation demands?
The Africa Report: Can SA government legally deliver on deportation demands? Jul 1, 2026 378 Bongani Bingwa speaks to Duma Gqubule,  economist and research associate at the Social Policy Initiative, to discuss growing calls for mass deportations following the “March and March” protests. He explains that while governments have the legal right to enforce immigration laws, large-scale deportations could raise serious constitutional and international law concerns. The convers
The Africa Report: What Edgar Lungu’s burial battle reveals about power beyond office
The Africa Report: What Edgar Lungu’s burial battle reveals about power beyond office Jun 24, 2026 301 Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa, historian, political analyst and researcher specialising in governance, democracy and political transitions in Africa, about the legal and political dispute surrounding the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu. The conversation explores the tensions between family wishes and state protocol, what the court ruling allowing his burial in South Af
The Africa Report: Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights
The Africa Report: Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights Jun 17, 2026 407 Bongani Bingwa speaks with scholar and research fellow at the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study, Dr Jamil F. Khan, about Africa's growing battle over LGBTQ+ rights, especially following Ghana's parliament passing an extreme anti-LGBTQ+ bill to coincide with the Conservatives' conference. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. &n
The Africa Report: Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The Africa Report: Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup Jun 10, 2026 391 Bongani Bingwa speaks to Yanga Sibembe, sports journalist, about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, what fans can expect, the key teams and players to watch, Africa’s prospects on the world stage, and how the tournament is shaping up one year before kickoff.  702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station.   Bongani makes sense of
The Africa Report: Sudan's silent catastrophe – the world's worst humanitarian crisis unfolds
The Africa Report: Sudan's silent catastrophe – the world's worst humanitarian crisis unfolds Jun 3, 2026 565 Bongani Bingwa speaks to Jane Dutton, EWN news anchor and reporter, about the ongoing war in Sudan, the worsening humanitarian crisis, mass displacement, and why the conflict continues to receive limited global attention despite growing warnings from the United Nations. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station.   Bongani makes sense o

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