RMB Africa Focus 5th season- Africa’s economic resilience and strategic globally

About this episode

Bongani Bingwa discusses Africa's economic resilience and outlook for 2026 with journalist Crystal Orderson amidst global instability.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to award-winning journalist Crystal Orderson about Africa’s 2026 outlook, as the continent remains one of the world’s fastest-growing regions despite global instability. With projected growth of 4.3%, concerns remain that conflicts in the Middle East could drive up oil prices, inflation, and debt, putting Africa’s gains under pressure.    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 Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj   For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T     Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc   Follow us on social media:    702 on Facebook…

People in this episode

Host: Bongani Bingwa

Guest: Crystal Orderson

Topics covered

• Africa's economic outlook
• global instability
• oil prices
• inflation
• debt
• growth projections

Keywords

• Africa
• economic growth
• global instability
• oil prices
• inflation
• debt
• 2026 outlook

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 702, Primedia Broadcasting

Places: Africa

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