Best Maputo Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 55 - The “It’s Me” Formula: A Three-Step Guide to Self-Awareness and Personal Accountability 37:22

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Send us a text The It’s Me Formula is a simple three-step method you can use in under 30 seconds to break the blame cycle and reclaim personal agency. In this episode, neuroscience and faith come together as we explore how breathing calms the brain, how ownership restores control, and how one question can change outcomes. We recap the It’s Me movem…

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Episode 54 - Join the "It's Me" Movement: From Blame to Ownership 22:13

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Send us a text Two small words can transform how we lead, learn, and love: “It’s me.” In this episode, we explore why moving from a posture of blame to one of ownership is the ultimate catalyst for personal growth. Inside this episode: The "It’s Me" Movement: Why ownership isn't about taking the blame—it’s about asking, "What role did I play?" Inte…

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The Africa Report: Zambia lawmakers back constitutional amendment before election 7:04

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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 democra…

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Rapid collapse of Benin coup sparks broader concerns for West African democracy 6:12

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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…

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The Africa Report: China vying to replace the US for Africa’s affection? 6:45

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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 mark…

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The Africa Report: Sudan peace efforts collapse as Burhan rejects ‘Worst’ Truce Plan 4:06

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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 …

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The Africa Report: Tanzania cabinet reshuffle places family at the heart of power 5:13

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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 70…

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The Africa Report: Turf War Between Rival Jihadist Groups in Nigeria Leaves 200 Dead 6:52

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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 …

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Ouattara secures fourth term as Ivory Coast faces questions over democracy and direction 7:39

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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, whil…

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Episode 53: A Prayer for the Survivors of Hurricane Melissa 25:23

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Send us a text The wind has stopped, but the hard work begins. We open our hearts in prayer to the reality on the ground after Hurricane Melissa (blocked roads, ruined homes and schools, farm fields washed bare) while acknowledging mix of grief, fear, gratitude, and resolve that follows a storm. We speak courage over survivors, rescuers, medics, an…

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Africa’s Silence on Darfur: A Shameful Failure 8:23

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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 …

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The Africa Report: Paul Biya wins 8th term amid deadly unrest 5:45

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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, intervi…

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Episode 52: How to Follow Jesus' Work Schedule 21:19

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Send us a text Do you sometimes feel trapped in the routine of a hectic life? This episode is for you? Dr. Reynolds explores Jesus’ rhythm of WORK--SOLITUDE--WORK. It's a pattern of strength through solitude seen in Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12–13, and Matthew 14:23. He uses modern science to show how intentional rest restores focus, creativity,…

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Africa Report: World Bank Lifts Funding Freeze, Commits $2 Billion to Uganda 7:13

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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, wit…

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Africa Report with Professor Gilbert Khadiagala 5:43

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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, unemplo…

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Who really runs Congo? The rebels, Rwanda, or Kinshasa? 7:15

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Episode 51 - Sometimes You Have to Stand Alone to Stand Out 21:12

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Send us a text Sometimes we feel pressured to blend in when our heart is truly calling us to stand out. Yes, I know you've been there. In this episode, Dr. Reynolds shares a simple story about standing alone, which resulted in unexpected opportunities for growth. Drawing from Scripture, psychology, business, and history (along with insights from Ca…

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Episode 50: A Testimony Not Given Might Be a Blessing Withheld - Part 3 21:15

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Send us a text This final segment of our three-part series demonstrates how to share your journey without boasting by following four key principles. Let faith and purpose converge through sharing your testimony. • Shifting from spotlight to story - focusing on the journey rather than accomplishments • Celebrating the community that supported your j…

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Africa Report: Inside the controversy over Zambian Edgar Lungu’s burial 7:33

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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 gove…

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AU takes a stand: Restoring Africa’s true size on the world map 6:57

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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, i…

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The Africa Report – Cameroon at the Crossroads: Paul Biya’s long rule faces election and Anglophone crisis test 9:23

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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 th…

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Africa Report - Rwandan government accepts migrants from the United States 5:15

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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 R…

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The Africa Report: Ghana now plans crypto licensing 3:58

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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…

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The Africa Report: DR Congo, M23 rebels sign deal in Qatar to end fighting in Eastern Congo 4:25

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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…

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Africa Report: World's oldest leader seeks re-election to extend Cameroon's 43-year regime 3:57

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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, int…

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Episode 49: A Testimony Not Given Might Be a Blessing Withheld - Part 2 11:23

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Send us a text Have you ever hesitated to share your success story because it felt like boasting? That reluctance might be keeping someone from the very encouragement they desperately need. In this second episode of our three-part series "A Testimony Not Given Might Be a Blessing Withheld," Dr. A. introduces four transformative principles that empo…

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Africa Report: Ethiopia Grand Renaissance mega dam project on the Nile is now complete 6:32

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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 o…

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The Africa Report - DRC with Rwanda signing a peace pack in Washington 4:28

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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 emplo…

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Africa Report with Crystal Orderson - One year anniversary of Kenya’s Gen Z deadly protest 4:12

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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 t…

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Episode 48: A Testimony Not Given Might Be a Blessing Withheld - Part 1 28:10

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Send us a text Have you ever hesitated to share your achievements because it might sound like bragging? That pause, that moment of self-doubt when God has clearly blessed your work but you're afraid to acknowledge it openly—this is the spiritual tension we're diving into today. "A testimony not given might be a blessing withheld." This quote frames…

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Africa Report: The World Bank on loan ban to Uganda over Anti-Gay Laws 5:31

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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…

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Episode 47 - They'll Come Along Later: Your Vision Isn't for Everyone Right Now 26:43

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Send us a text God gives visions to specific individuals for a reason, and not everyone will immediately understand or support your calling. The diffusion of innovations theory explains why some people embrace new ideas early while others need more time and evidence before coming on board. • Your vision isn't for everyone right now: It was entruste…

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The Africa Report: Nigeria's Bola Tibuna says his harsh economic reforms are working 4:52

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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 sens…

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The Africa Report: SANDF troops are still stuck in Goma? 6:16

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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 pr…

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Episode 46: How Faith-Based Leaders Can Support Mental Health Without Replacing Professional Support Services 25:44

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Send us a text List of national mental health resources with contact information descriptions of when to use each one: 1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline •Phone: Call or Text 988 •Website: 988lifeline.org •When to use: If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Also for general mental health crises. Available 24/7 …

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The Africa Report: Africa policymakers meeting in TOGO this week 6:01

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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 …

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The Africa Report - Rwanda confirms early talks to host deported US migrants 6:32

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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 …

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Episode 41 - Mental Health and Ministry: Caring for Yourself to Lead Others 24:13

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Send us a text Drawing from a 2023 study by Mental Health America, Dr. A uncovers the staggering prevalence of mental illness, substance use disorders, and suicidal thoughts in communities of faith. Pastors, often the pillars of support, face unique challenges like burnout and the difficult decision of stepping away from their calling. Prioritizing…

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The Africa Report - Instability in Africa’s Heartlands 5:56

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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 t…

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The Africa Report - Rwanda allow SADC troops safe passage from DRC 4:11

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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 M…

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The Africa Report: Sudan conflict marks two years since fighting has erupted 5:45

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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. …

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The Africa Report: Rwanda marks the genocide amid tensions in DRC and M23 5:38

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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…

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The Africa Report - Is South Sudan on the brink of war 5:29

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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 pri…

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The Africa Report - The EAC-SADC Summit 2:59

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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.By Primedia Broadcasting

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Episode 45: How to Speak Up and Make an Impact in Meetings 24:10

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Send us a text Have you ever sat in a meeting with brilliant ideas trapped behind your hesitation? That tension between knowing you have something valuable to contribute and finding the courage to speak up is exactly what we tackle in this episode. Join Dr. A. as he reflects on his own professional journey, and shares how two recent events on the j…

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The Africa Report - M23 rebels withdraw from DR Congo peace talks 6:22

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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.…

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The Africa Report - South Sudan’s political tensions 4:57

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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.By Primedia Broadcasting

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The Africa Report 7:11

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

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Word of the Day # 7 - Mind Over Matter: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality 5:41

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Send us a text Your mind is the command center of your life—shaping your mood, behavior, and faith. Inspired by Philippians 4:8, this episode explores how filtering your thoughts can transform your mindset. Take practical steps to guard against negativity, focus on truth, and embrace a mindset grounded in wisdom and peace. Tune in now to take contr…

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The Africa Report - DRC’s President Felix Tshisekedi is proposing unity government 4:56

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