The China in Africa Podcast
The China in Africa Podcast, hosted by journalist Eric Olander and scholar Cobus van Staden, examines China's engagement across Africa and the Global South. The show has 300 episodes and releases twice weekly, with a median runtime of about 47 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Twice-weekly China-Africa analysis reaching an engaged, policy-minded audience
- Rated 4.6 on Apple Podcasts from 205 ratings, indicating a committed listener base.
- Consistent twice-weekly releases over more than three years, with 300 episodes in total.
- Hosts are a journalist and an Asia-Africa scholar, lending credibility to a business audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, news roundup
- Tone
- analytical, measured
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover trade, debt, telecom fraud and geopolitics; the political flag reflects the editorial focus on international politics rather than partisan content.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | sites.libsyn.com/500353 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id484409506 |
| RSS feed | feeds.libsyn.com/500353/rss |
Benchmark score: 58 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| China, Africa and the Fight Against Telecom Fraud | 2026-10-09 | 58 min |
| Hidden Uranium in DRC Cobalt Exports to China: Is It a Problem? | 2026-10-02 | 42 min |
| China, Taiwan and the Somaliland Question | 2026-09-18 | 43 min |
| Kenyan President Orders Crackdown on Foreigners in Small Businesses, I | 2026-09-11 | 59 min |
| Is China Decolonizing African Media or Expanding Its Influence? | 2026-09-04 | 54 min |
| Africa Buys From China. What Can It Sell Back? | 2026-08-27 | 44 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Twice-weekly discussion about China's engagement across Africa and the Global South hosted by journalist Eric Olander and Asia-Africa scholar Cobus van Staden in Johannesburg.
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About The China in Africa Podcast
The China in Africa Podcast is a twice-weekly show that discusses China's engagement across Africa and the Global South. The feed describes it as hosted by journalist Eric Olander and Asia-Africa scholar Cobus van Staden in Johannesburg, and the show has published 300 episodes since August 2022. Typical episodes run about 47 minutes, according to the feed metrics.
The show covers trade, debt restructuring, critical minerals, telecom fraud and geopolitical competition, with recent episodes examining Kenya's China debt deal and China's Taiwan policy. Apple Podcasts lists 205 ratings with an average of 4.6 out of 5. Audience size is an estimate: based on the ratings count, the show likely reaches about 5,000 to 25,000 listeners per episode. The listener base appears to be professionals, students and observers of African and international affairs, with an estimated skew toward South Africa, the United States and the United Kingdom.
No sponsors were found in the feed. A host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $90 to $625 per episode based on the estimated audience, which suits research, trade-services and consulting brands seeking a policy-literate audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The China in Africa Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The China in Africa Podcast
How much does The China in Africa Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at about $90 to $625. Confirm current rates with the show directly.
What is The China in Africa Podcast about?
The show discusses China's engagement across Africa and the Global South, covering trade, debt, critical minerals, geopolitics and development. It is hosted by Eric Olander and Cobus van Staden and releases twice weekly.
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