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• Why I Joined the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027 Influencer Programme 06.07.2026 16min

  Why I Joined the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027 Influencer ProgrammeWhat does mining have to do with infrastructure, energy, logistics, investment and Africa's economic future?In this episode of The Economic Diplomat, I officially share my journey to becoming part of the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2027 Young Leaders & Influencer Programme and explain why I believe mining is about far more than extracting minerals it's about financing development, enabling industrialisation and shaping the future of our continent.I also introduce The Economic Brief, a new recurring segment providing a concise roundup of developments in corporate South Africa, infrastructure, public policy and the broader economy.Whether you're a student, young professional, policymaker or industry leader, this episode explores why mining remains central to South Africa's future and why more young people should be part of the conversation.In this episode:• My journey to the Mining Indaba 2027 Influencer Programme• Why mining matters to South Africa's economy• The role of young professionals in the sector• Introducing The Economic BriefConnect with The Economic Diplomat🌍 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olwethu-p-40047b207/ 📰 Newsletter: Subscribe on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7392460782233530368 🎙️ Follow The Economic Diplomat on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube for new episodes every month.Partnerships & SponsorshipsInterested in partnering with The Economic Diplomat, sponsoring an episode, or featuring on the podcast?📧 Email: theconomicdiplomat@gmail.comThe Economic DiplomatWhere Capital, Policy and Africa's Future Meet.
• Introducing The Economic Diplomat: Financing Africa’s Future 29.05.2026 12min

  In the very first episode of The Economic Diplomat, host Olwethu Pityana-Matji, introduces the vision behind the platform and explores why conversations around infrastructure, development finance, energy, logistics, and economic transformation matter for Africa’s future.Drawing from experiences across G20-related engagements, development finance studies, and broader industry conversations, this episode reflects on the importance of understanding how Africa finances growth and why young professionals must become part of those conversations.This episode introduces the themes that will shape the podcast moving forward, including infrastructure finance, climate finance, industrialisation, logistics reform, energy transition, investment promotion, and Africa’s evolving economic architecture.