The Africa Report

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ray White speaks to Crystal Orderson, giving us the latest news on the African continent.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sudan's army breaks paramilitary siege of strategic city in latest advance to Khartoum.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonagani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson our Africa Correspondent about the latest and biggest stories in Africa.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson on the Africa Report about the Namibian election results and Netumbo  Nandi- Ndaitwah becoming the president elect See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson about the Namibian elections and gives the latest on the unrest in Mozambique.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amnesty International has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take a firm stand against escalating police violence in Mozambique, following the killing of seven protesters during post-election demonstrations in Nampula on November 13, 2024. Mozambique's disputed elections on October 9 triggered mass protests, leading to a heavy-handed crackdown by security forces, includ...

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondent about the opposition Alliance of Change in Mauritius winning 60 of the 64 seats in parliament following Sunday's general election and Navin Ramgoolam being appointed prime minister. In addition, they speak about the latest on Mozambique mass protests and border closures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Cyrstal Orderson about SADC youth showing there’s no loyalty to ruling parties particularly in Bostwana and  Mozambique sees death toll rising as communities and people taking to streets following disputed election results.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Its D- Day for Botswana as over a million voters head to the poll to choose a new government. Will the Ruling BDP and President Masisi win amid the collapse of global demand for diamonds? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Crystal Orderson, Africa Correspondent about the Mozambique election results and Cameroon President Paul Biya appearing in public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mozambique election countdown -Ruling party set for another win opposition crying foul following last week’s poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.