RmbAfricaFocus

Namibia: The Inflection Point

Episode 1

Namibia is entering a defining moment. Crystal Orderson speaks to RMB’s Angelique Peake on turning rising investor interest into broad-based, long-term economic impact.

Investing in Africa

Episode 1

In this episode, Crystal Orderson explores how the Trade African Agreement, growth in manufacturing, renewable energy, among other factors, are creating opportunities for growth in Africa.

Trade in Africa

Episode 2

With a projected moderation in global economic growth over the next year, Africa presents a unique landscape with both challenges and opportunities. Crystal Orderson explores currency volatility, investment in key sectors, the impact of commodity prices and more in this week's episode.

Growth in Africa

Episode 3

Africa is predicted to become the fastest-growing world economy. Economists say now is the time to invest. Crystal Orderson discusses the growth happening across Africa, shines a spotlight on East Africa, and explores sectors such as fintech and agriculture in this week’s episode.

Africa's Just Transition

Episode 4

Renewable energy holds the key to Africa's future. The continent is endowed with vast potential for solar power, hydropower, and wind energy. In this week’s episode, Crystal Orderson unpacks what just transition means for Africa.

Managing Risk in Africa

Episode 5

Trade and investment continue to present growth opportunities in Africa; however, opportunity and risk often go hand in hand. While certain countries experience the disruptive effects of currency volatility, for others, currency flexibility can be a great advantage. In this episode, Crystal Orderson explores risk management and how these can be mitigated.

Africa’s Digital Evolution

Episode 6

The digital evolution in Africa promises growth, innovation, job creation and access to services. In this episode, Crystal Orderson discusses Africa’s digital progression, with emphasis on the transformative power of fintech across the continent.

COP27 Focus

Join the RMB Africa Focus and COP27 feature with Crystal Orderson and Motheo Khaoripe on 702 and CapeTalk. These informative discussion will cover analyses, trading conditions and forecasts of macroeconomic developments throughout the continent across sectors as well as daily updates from COP27.

Investing in African Infrastructure

Episode 1

In this episode, Crystal Orderson explains the need for private sector investment in African infrastructure development and how Beitbridge’s makeover will have a greater economic impact on South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the rest of the continent.

Agricultural Growth in Africa

Episode 2

In this episode, Crystal Ordeson talks to Agricultural Growth in Africa and the innovations that exist within the sector. She highlights how investing in agriculture is key for driving economic transformation and job creation.