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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) enjoys vast deposits of precious minerals and metals. Diamonds are found in the south and center of the country and the land holds 80% of the world’s Coltan, needed in all our mobile phones. It should be one of the richest countries on Earth, but it is not. This Podcast explores why, from the very beginning. A new podcast will be released each Monday every two weeks, the website is https://www.thehistoryofthecongo.com Starting in prehistoric times, ...
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Reactions to US Vice-President Kamala Harris’s speech at Democratic National Convention; the miracle of a 6-year-old boy who survived 5 days in Vietnam jungle; one of Australia’s famous gay penguins has died. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Bongani Bingwa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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The Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Andy Mothiba and John Clarke, Social worker, writer, justice monitor, and advocate for whistleblowers discussed why there has been a delay in arrests in the case of Babita Deokaran, the acting Chief Financial Officer at the Gauteng Department of Health, who was assassinated in 2021, as well as the t…
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Dr Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at Wits Business School, provided an overview of this week's political events, including how co-founder of Economic Freedom Fighter Floyd Shivambu's departure to join the uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party may affect the EFF, Joburg's new Mayor, and the bid to depose Tshwane Mayor Cillier Brink. See omnystudio.com/listene…
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Divers have been bringing bodies up from Mediterranean yacht disaster. Ex-mayor flees Philippines after being accused of being Chinese spy, a Scottish town awash with twins. Adam Gilchrist shares details on all these stories with Bongani Bingwa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Primedia Broadcasting
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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Gert Steyn Managing Director for the SA Veterinary Association, as to why veterinarians are leaving the country, the impact of having a shortage of vets in the country and what needs to be done to keep the number of vets available in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Nedbank CEO, Jason Quinn about the 'Nedbank Indalo Fund,' which aims to transform the way eco-inclusive enterprises are supported and empowered in South Africa by creating a pipeline of viable businesses ready to attract significant investment and drive long-term growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Bongani Bingwa speaks to Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu, about the extensive challenge of businesses closing in places like Mthatha, Eastern Cape, due to extortion, communities being afraid to report the syndicate, and what the police intend to do to put an end to this criminal activity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Dada Morero, Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, on being the city's ninth mayor and inheriting the city's difficulties, as well as delivering solutions to the city's challenges and the loss of 1.3 billion through fraud and corruption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Political Analyst Prince Mashele about Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema informing his members that if they want to leave the party, they should do so now, the chaos in both the EFF and the MK Party as members are being removed or leaving to make way for others, and whether we can expect more executive …
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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Motheo Moleko, Head of Marketing for the Malibongwa Arts Festival; Tribute to Women, as it returns to celebrate the incredible contributions women have made to our nation. The event will take place on Sunday, August 25 at Marks Park in Emmarentia, and will feature the soulful sounds of icons such as Zonke, Ringo Madlingoz…
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Bongani Bingwa speaks with Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber on the Miss SA contestant debacle, concerns about corrupt authorities who work with syndicates and human traffickers to create fake IDs and passports, and what citizens may do if their ID is blocked. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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