The Africa Report
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: US Midterms why Africa should care?
702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Prim
The Africa Report: R117bn Refinery Plan
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Joan Swart about South Africa’s proposed R117 billion investment to restore and expand refining capacity at the former Sapref refinery in Durban. They discuss fuel security, reliance on imports, the scale of the proposed refinery and whether there are cheaper alternatives to strengthen energy security. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702,
The Africa Report: Leopards return to the West Coast after 170 years
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Bool Smuts, founder and general manager of the Landmark Foundation, about the return of leopards to the West Coast after an absence of around 170 years, and what this means for the region’s wildlife and conservation efforts. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the
The Africa Report: Afrikaners confront fear and segregation
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Johan Stegmann, curator of We Are the Good Guys, about the group exhibition opening in Washington, D.C., featuring 18 South African artists. The exhibition explores fear, violence, segregation, identity, grief, and historical memory, while examining the Afrikaner experience within the broader realities of South Africa’s history and ongoing inequality. The conversatio
The Africa Report: Kenya’s foreign trader crackdown
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Tendai Mbanje about Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders, protecting local businesses, immigration enforcement and concerns over xenophobia. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on you
The Africa Report: Rethinking how Africa is represented
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dr Thebe Ikalafeng, founder and chairperson of Brand Africa, about the United Nations General Assembly’s vote to replace the standard Mercator world map with a map that more accurately reflects Africa’s true size. They discuss why changing the map could be just the beginning, and what meaningful change in how Africa is represented sh
The Africa Report: Poetry Africa marks its 30th edition
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dr Ismail Mahomed, director of the Centre for Creative Arts at UKZN, about the 30th Poetry Africa Festival, taking place at the Durban Playhouse Theatre from 5 to 10 October 2026. Under the theme Every Word a Street, Every Voice a City, the festival will celebrate poetry from across the world, including the World Slam Poetry Championships,
The Africa Report: NIH lifts SA research funding ban
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Glenda Gray, professor at Wits Infectious Diseases and Oncology Research Institute, 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
The Africa Report: Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term
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%. They discuss whether he can translate economic progress into improved living conditions for ordinary Zambians. 702 Breakfast with Bongani
The Africa Report: Top detective murdered by South African special forces
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
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
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
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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
The Africa Report: A gateway for jihadist terrorism in Africa
Bongani Bingwa speaks with political scientist, columnist, and Middle East Africa Research Institute research fellow Kenneth Moeng Kgwadi about why the Sahel has emerged as a global hub of violent extremism and the implications for Africa’s security. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, in
The Africa Report: Africa Rising Music Conference 2026
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Sarah-Jane Nicholson, artist manager and founder of the Africa Rising Music Conference, about the return of one of the continent’s leading music industry gatherings. From live performance stages and artist showcases to AI labs, digital innovation, and industry networking, the conference continues to explore how technology, streaming, and g
The Africa Report: Why the world is suddenly running back to Africa’s minerals
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Methembeni Moyo, Head of Africa Practice at NSDV Law, about the global scramble for Africa’s critical minerals as demand for lithium, cobalt and copper grows. The discussion explores France’s renewed engagement with Africa, shifting geopolitical influence, and whether African countries stand to benefit more from their natural resources in the new global economy
The Africa Report: Nicholas Hwende eyes historic second Brave CF world championship
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Zimbabwean mixed martial arts fighter Nicholas Hwende about his return to the global stage in Almaty, Kazakhstan, for BRAVE CF 105, where he will once again challenge for the world title at the end of May. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmak
The Africa Report: Defence Minister killed as Mali faces major security escalation
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Dr Adeoye Akinola, Head of Research and Teaching at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation at the University of Johannesburg, about the latest deadly escalation in Mali. The country was rocked by intense fighting as armed groups, including jihadists and rebel forces, launched coordinated attacks on military bases, the airport, an
The Africa Report: Ghana’s UN Resolution on Transatlantic Slavery
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Kenneth Kgwadi, political scientist and research fellow at the Middle East Africa Research Institute, about a landmark United Nations General Assembly resolution led by Ghana. The resolution declares the transatlantic slave trade and the racialised enslavement of Africans as the “gravest crime against humanity” and calls for formal apologies, the return of lo
The Africa Report: The China-Africa trade leap
Ray White, standing in for Bongani Bingwa, speaks to Henico Schalekamp, CEO of HLB CBS Group, about how zero tariffs could reshape Africa-China trade. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The tea
The Africa Report: Starlink hits regulatory roadblock
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Tech Central editor Duncan McLeod about Starlink being denied a licence in Namibia over local ownership rules, delaying rural internet access. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behal
The Africa Report: The Moth returns, celebrating African stories
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lebo Mashile, storyteller and TV personality, about the return of The Moth to Johannesburg, bringing with it a collection of powerful, real-life African stories set to captivate, move, and inspire audiences. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key n
The Africa Report: Focus on literacy in the classroom
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Nompumelelo Mohohlwane, Director of the Reading Directorate at the National Department of Basic Education, as the Africa Report turns its focus to early literacy in the classroom. Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of future reading achievement and overall school success. Spelling plays a key role in this development, helping children understand the conn
The Africa Report: Why uterine health must be central to Africa’s development
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sindiswa Mzamo, director and global president of the Circle of Business Women, about women’s health with a focus on uterine health. From menstrual wellbeing to overall reproductive function and the ability to carry a pregnancy, an issue affecting millions of women across the continent, yet still too often spoken about in whispers. On the sidelines of the
The Africa Report: Burkina Faso bans political parties
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Koffi Kouakou, a member of the OECD Foresight Expert Group, strategic foresight practitioner, and an analyst of African and Global South geopolitics, about Burkina Faso’s military junta banning all political parties, describing the move as a 'reset'. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani
The Africa Report: South Africa’s geopolitical balancing act
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Koffi Kouakou, member of the OECD Foresight Expert Group, strategic foresight practitioner, and an analyst of African and Global South affairs, to unpack what it truly means for South Africa to navigate the pressures from the United States, China, and Russia. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station.
The Africa Report: Museveni secures seventh term in Uganda
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Greg Mills, author and political analyst at the Platform for African Democrats, about Yoweri Museveni’s seventh-term victory and what it means for elections, youth engagement, and the future of democracy in Africa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news,
AFCON 2025 heats up as Africa’s biggest stars battle for a place in the final
Bongani Bingwa speaks to South African journalist and sports commentator Robert Marawa as they unpack the standout players, the must-watch clashes, and his call on who could go all the way to lift the trophy in Morocco. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmak
The Africa Report: Zambia lawmakers back constitutional amendment before election
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Justin Mulenga, Diamond TV correspondent, about Zambia’s Parliament backing proposed constitutional amendments ahead of the country’s next general election. The move is being presented as a step toward strengthening governance and modernising the country’s founding legal framework, often seen as a sign of a maturing democracy. However, the timing of the a
Rapid collapse of Benin coup sparks broader concerns for West African democracy
Bongani Bingwa speaks with international relations expert Dr Charles Sinkala about reports that people in Benin are living in “total fear” following last week’s attempted coup, during which “violent clashes” broke out between the coup plotters and the Republican Guard at President Patrice Talon’s Cotonou residence, leaving “casualties on both sides.
The Africa Report: China vying to replace the US for Africa’s affection?
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr Emmanuel Matambo, Research Director at the Centre for Africa-China Studies at UJ, about China’s decision to scrap all tariffs on exports from 53 African countries. The move marks a major policy shift, giving middle-income nations such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and Morocco duty-free access to the Chinese market across a wide range of goods, from agricu
The Africa Report: Sudan peace efforts collapse as Burhan rejects ‘Worst’ Truce Plan
Ray White speaks to Kenneth Kgwadi, research fellow at the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI), about the latest setback in Sudan’s stalled peace efforts after army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected the US-backed “Quad” truce proposal, dismissing it as the worst plan yet and accusing the UAE of quietly supporting the RSF. The move highlights the deepening mi
The Africa Report: Tanzania cabinet reshuffle places family at the heart of power
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tanzanian journalist Sammy Awami about the latest developments in Tanzania, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter and son-in-law to key positions, raising concerns over nepotism and the country’s fragile stability following a contested election. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio st
The Africa Report: Turf War Between Rival Jihadist Groups in Nigeria Leaves 200 Dead
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr. Hussein Solomon, Senior Professor at the University of the Free State, about the deadly turf war in northeast Nigeria, where Boko Haram and ISWAP clashed near Lake Chad, leaving around 200 militants dead as the two rival jihadist groups battle for control of the region. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio
Ouattara secures fourth term as Ivory Coast faces questions over democracy and direction
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Sakaria Kone, Ivory Coast’s Ambassador to South Africa, as President Alassane Ouattara secures a fourth term in office with nearly 90% of the vote. The result, announced in the early hours in Abidjan, has stirred both celebration and concern, supporters hail Ouattara as the architect of stability and economic progress, while critics question the fairness of an electi
Africa’s Silence on Darfur: A Shameful Failure
Bongani Bingwa speaks with veteran journalist Mathatha Tsedu about the disturbing silence from South African leaders as Sudan faces the world’s deadliest humanitarian crisis, with staggering numbers of people killed and displaced. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the k
The Africa Report: Paul Biya wins 8th term amid deadly unrest
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Pippie Hugues, a political analyst based in Yaoundé, Cameroon, about the unrest in the country following the controversial re-election of veteran leader Paul Biya for an eighth term. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, a
Africa Report: World Bank Lifts Funding Freeze, Commits $2 Billion to Uganda
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Dr. Thokozile Madonko, Researcher at the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies and the Public Economy Project at Wits University, about a major boost for Uganda’s economy. After nearly two years of suspended funding due to concerns over human rights issues, the World Bank has announced it will resume financial support, with an investment of over $2 billion aimed at
Africa Report with Professor Gilbert Khadiagala
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Gilbert Khadiagala, Director of the African Centre for the Study of the United States at Wits University, about Madagascar’s deepening political crisis following President Andry Rajoelina’s decision to dissolve Parliament amid growing unrest. What began as public frustration over water and power shortages, unemployment, and corruption has escalated in
Who really runs Congo? The rebels, Rwanda, or Kinshasa?
Kambale Musavuli, a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is an analyst with the Center for Research on Congo-Kinshasa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to s
Africa Report: Inside the controversy over Zambian Edgar Lungu’s burial
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa, Zambian historian and senior lecturer in Stellenbosch University’s Department of History, about the Constitutional Court’s decision preventing the family of the late former President Edgar Lungu from directly appealing the Pretoria High Court ruling. The High Court had determined that the Zambian government has the right to repatriate Lun
AU takes a stand: Restoring Africa’s true size on the world map
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Lerato Mogoatlhe, from Africa No Filter, exploring how the Mercator map’s distortion continues to misrepresent Africa and why the Equal Earth projection offers a fairer picture of the continent. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of
The Africa Report – Cameroon at the Crossroads: Paul Biya’s long rule faces election and Anglophone crisis test
Dr. Pippie Hugues, Policy Analyst at the Governance and Democracy Division of the Policy, joins Bongani Bingwa as Cameroon stands at a critical political crossroads. President Paul Biya, now 92 years old, has ruled the country since 1982—longer than most Cameroonians have been alive. Despite surviving coups and crises, Biya has remained in power through military backing and widely contested
Africa Report - Rwandan government accepts migrants from the United States
Bongani Bingwa has a conversation with Crystal Orderson about escalating tensions in Angola, where civil society groups have accused security forces of using excessive force to quell violent protests, prompting concerns from the United Nations Human Rights Office. They also delve into a recent agreement between the United States and Rwanda, where Rwanda has agreed to accept up to 250 deported migr
The Africa Report: Ghana now plans crypto licensing
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about Ghana's central bank is taking steps to regulate the cryptocurrency industry by licensing platforms to track digital asset transactions. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power
The Africa Report: DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in Eastern Congo
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report Correspondent ,Crystal Orderson about two major developments on the continent. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, M23 rebels and the government have signed a declaration in Qatar aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo, an area long plagued by violence linked to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. While the deal, brokered by Qatar and the US, marks progres
Africa Report: World's oldest leader seeks re-election to extend Cameroon's 43-year regime
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Crystal Orderson about Cameroon's 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, confirming his bid for an eighth term in the October election, and Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, and when he will be buried. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and
Africa Report: Ethiopia Grand Renaissance mega dam project on the Nile is now complete
Bongani Bingwa chats with Crystal Orderson about Ethiopia's announcement of the completed Grand Renaissance Dam, set for a September inauguration, and the DRC’s celebration of 100 years since the birth of liberation icon Patrice Lumumba. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring y
The Africa Report - DRC with Rwanda signing a peace pack in Washington
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson unpacking President Donald Trump’s claim of brokering peace between the DRC and Rwanda though doubts remain, especially with M23 excluded from the deal and vague language around troop withdrawals. She also looks at Spain’s new migration agreement with The Gambia, hailed by some as a lifeline for youth employment but criticised by others as a fo
Africa Report with Crystal Orderson - One year anniversary of Kenya’s Gen Z deadly protest
Bongani Bingwa chats with Crystal Orderson on the one-year anniversary of the deadly crackdown on Gen Z activists in Kenya, and Interpol's most recent danger assessment states that cybercrime incidents now account for an increasing share of total crime in Africa. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. Th
Africa Report: The World Bank on loan ban to Uganda over Anti-Gay Laws
Bongani speaks to Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson, as the World Bank lifts its two-year loan ban on Uganda, initially imposed in 2023 after the country passed one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws. Despite ongoing reports of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, the Bank says new safeguards will ensure funds are used fairly though critics argue the decisi
The Africa Report: Nigeria's Bola Tibuna says his harsh economic reforms are working
Bongani Bingwa and Crystal Orderson discuss the latest developments in African governance, highlighting President Tinubu's economic reforms in Nigeria and President Mnangagwa's signing of the contentious radio license bill in Zimbabwe. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmaker
The Africa Report: SANDF troops are still stuck in Goma?
Ray White speaks to Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson about stories making headlines across the continent. Questions are mounting over the SANDF’s withdrawal from the DRC, with conflicting reports suggesting South African troops are stranded in Goma due to transport delays, claims the military firmly denies, insisting the operation is proceeding in phases with all personnel safe a
The Africa Report: Africa policymakers meeting in TOGO this week
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson discussing two major stories: First, African policymakers are meeting in Lomé, Togo, from May 12–14, 2025, at a High-Level Conference co-hosted by the African Union, African Development Bank, and the Togolese government to address Africa’s growing debt crisis. The summit aims to adopt the AU Lom&eacut
The Africa Report - Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson discussing Rwanda’s talks with the U.S. to accept deported migrants, raising ethical and diplomatic questions across Africa. She also explores the rise of Nigeria’s traditional Dambe boxing, now attracting global investors and media deals. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesbur
The Africa Report - Instability in Africa’s Heartlands
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report correspondent Crystal Orderson about the growing instability in Central and East Africa. They begin with the withdrawal of South African troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a costly SADC peacekeeping mission, just as DRC and Rwanda surprisingly sign a peace deal in the US. Attention then turns to South Sudan, where renewed tensions betwee
The Africa Report - Rwanda allow SADC troops safe passage from DRC
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson, providing the latest news updates from across Africa. They unpack escalating tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the justice ministry is preparing legal action against former president Joseph Kabila following the banning of his party over alleged links to the M23 rebel group. Meanwhile, Rwanda has agreed to al
The Africa Report: Sudan conflict marks two years since fighting has erupted
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa Report Correspondent Crystal Orderson, providing the latest news updates from across Africa. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start y
The Africa Report: Rwanda marks the genocide amid tensions in DRC and M23
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about two African stories, the first being the UN Secretary-General is calling for global commitment to justice and dignity in memory of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, while the US and Democratic Republic of Congo are discussing a minerals deal that could impact the region's conflict dynamics, particularly with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels, and the Senegalese gov
The Africa Report - Is South Sudan on the brink of war
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Africa Report Correspondent, Crystal Orderson about the escalating tensions in South Sudan, where the arrest of Vice President Riek Machar raises fears of renewed conflict including the latest peace talks between Rwanda and the DRC, as efforts continue to address the region's instability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - The EAC-SADC Summit
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Crystal Orderson, Africa Report Correspondent, discussing the EAC-SADC Summit’s expanded mediation panel after Angola's withdrawal and its push for political solutions as M23 rebels advance in Eastern DRC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - M23 rebels withdraw from DR Congo peace talks
Bongani Bingwa speaks with Africa report Correspondent Crystal Orderson about the M23 rebels' withdrawal from peace talks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the escalating tensions in South Sudan, despite international and regional calls for peace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - South Sudan’s political tensions
Bongani Bingwa in conversation with Crystal Orderson on the proposed power-sharing arrangement between Raila Odinga and William in Kenya, as well as the developing tension in South Sudan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report
Ray White speaks to Crystal Orderson, giving us the latest news on the African continent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi is proposing unity government
Sudan's army breaks paramilitary siege of strategic city in latest advance to Khartoum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa report - M23 rebels promise security after seizing Bukavu in eastern Congo
Bonagani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson our Africa Correspondent about the latest and biggest stories in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - African Union Summit
This week, we’re focusing on two major events taking place on the African continent. After this past weekend’s summit in Dar-es-Salaam, where the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and East African Community (EAC) gathered to address the DRC conflict, the ceasefire has offered a glimmer of hope. However, with the conflict still ongoing, can these negotiations lead to the las
The Africa report - M23 rebels declaring a ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian reasons
Clement Manyathela speaks to Crystal Orderson about the latest M23 rebels that have declared a ceasefire in Goma for humanitarian reasons and the latest from Mining indaba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - The UN calls for M23 to withdraw from GOMA
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, 702 Correspondent on the Africa Report speaks about the UN Security Council convening its second emergency meeting to address the escalating crisis in Goma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - 20 Nigerian words added to Oxford Dictionary
We continue keeping abreast in our neighbour Mozambique following weeks of political upheaval- Opposition leader Venancia Modnlane says he’s open to joining Frelimo government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - Ethiopia and Somalia restore diplomatic ties
Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, 702 Correspondent about the inauguration of Mozambique’s president-elect, Daniel Chapo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - Mozambique opposition leader to return in Maputo on Thursday
Ghana has a new president - followed. Peaceful transfer to power but John Mahama returns to lead country amid A financial crisis in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - SA delegation to meet with Mozambican counterparts
Ray White speaks to Crystal Orderson about the latest developments happening in Mozambique and the tropical cyclone Chido that left a mark in Madagascar and Malawi. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Africa Report - Ghana's former president, John Mahama, has reclaimed power
Ghana's former president, John Dramani Mahama, has reclaimed power, promising to tackle debt, high living costs, and youth unemployment, but faces major economic challenges. Second, South Africa is losing R10 million daily due to trade disruptions caused by post-election violence in Mozambique, with trucks and cargo under attack and roads to the Port of Maputo blockaded. Crystal will unpack the ca
