Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Malawi prepares for general elections to be held next week... *** Leaders of South Africa's main opposition party meet to discuss election performance.... *** In Economis: China to increase tariffs on 60 billion dollar worth of US goods.... *** And In Sports: Tyson Fury vows to become undisputed heavyweight champion..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's ANC celebrates elections victory in Johannesburg.... *** Mozambicans in South Africa to vote in upcoming elections... *** In Economics: Zambia's foreign debt soars to 10-point-2 billion US Dollars ... *** And In Sports: Mamelodi Sundowns wins South African Premier Soccer League...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's electoral commission launches election results audit after voter fraud claims... *** Ethiopian government seek assistance to reform its Judicial system.... *** In Economics: Nigeria central bank head nominated for second term..... *** And In Sports: South Africa's under 20 team lose to Panama in World Cup preparation match....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's ruling party takes an early lead as results start trickling in..... *** South Africa signs new oil deal in war ravaged South Sudan...... *** In Economics: Rwanda announces plans to provide seeds to farmers to conduct on-farm trials..... *** And In Sports: IAAF denies claims that its targeting South Africa's Caster Semenya…

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Election fever grips South Africa on the eve of the general elections..... *** South Sudan misses deadline to form transitional government.... *** DRC's President Felix Tshisekedi marks first hundred days in office... *** In Economics: African countries urged to discuss free trade agreement implementation modalities.. *** And In Sports: South Africa's Amajita prepares for FIFA Under-20 World Cup....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... **** Sudan's military interim government not willing to hand over power to civilian rule.. **** Political parties in South Africa wind up their final campaign ralies ahead of Wednesday's polls... And in Sport: South African baseball team beat Uganda to keep their Olympic dreams alive...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Chief highlights the importance of press freedom.... *** Cyclone Kenneth death toll rises to 41 in Mozambique..... *** In Economics: BP enters Gambia with exploration deal in disputed A1 block..... *** And In Sports: Barcelona beat Liverpool in Champions League semi-final....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** DRC opposition leader urges people power to remove President Felix Tshisekedi..... *** UN appeals for greater support for cyclone affected countries in Southern Africa.... *** In Economics: Nigeria reiterates commitment to empower micro-entrepreneurs.... *** And In Sports: Caster Semenya to hear outcomes of her case against IAAF on Wednesday…

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Voting goes smoothly for South Africans living abroad.... *** South Africa commemorates 25 years of democracy.... *** In Economics: Kenya secures funding from China for tech city and highway... *** And In Sports: Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge wins London Marathon again....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Democratic Republic of Congo's parliament elects first female speaker..... *** Rwanda's Supreme Court repeals law banning satirical cartoons...... *** South Africa steps up relief efforts in areas devastated by floods... *** In Economics: South African union AMCU faces deregistration by labour department... *** And In Sports: Sundowns face Wydad Casablanca in CAF Champions League semifinals.…

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Protesters in Sudan ignore the army's demand to stop demonstrations.... *** UN adopts weakened resolution on sexual violence in conflict.... *** In Economics: Uganda's efforts to relaunch its national carrier receives much needed boost... *** And In Sports: Spanish soccer giants Barcelona on the verge of La Liga title after beating Alaves....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN continues to back the Libya's government of national accord.... *** The third phase of India's marathon general election is underway.. *** In Economics: Namibia's aims to strengthen its macro-economic stability.... *** And In Sports: South African soccer legend says Sundowns can reach Champions League final...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Uganda offers asylum to Sudan's former President Omar al Bashir... *** AU Chair calls for urgent summit to discuss crisis in Libya and Sudan.... *** In Economics: South Africa's growth could decline by at least 1 percent.... *** And In Sports: Kenyan runners chase Two Oceans Marathon record...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African Communist Party pledges solidarity with the people of Sudan... *** South African artists to raise funds for Cyclone Idai victims... *** In Economics: South Africa's Kusile Power Station reaches a new milestone... *** And In Sports: Nigeria to play Angola at the Under 17 Africa Cup of Nations..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed meets Sudan's new military council.... *** Gunmen kidnap two Cuban doctors in Kenya... *** In Economics: Tanzania supports AFDB proposal for capital increase *** And In Sports: CAF Secretary General Amr Fahmy has been sacked...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN expresses concerns over the political situation in Sudan.... *** Violence in Mali forces thousands of people to flee their homes... *** In Economics: Namibian fishing company forced to retrench 19 workers due to poor catches.... *** And In Sports: Tiger Woods wins 2019 Masters to claim his 15th golf major title...

It's an early morning show that begins at 05h00 and ends at 09h00. The content is strictly current affairs and includes news bulletins. It focuses on politics, human interest, education, science and technology, environment, economics and sports stories. Most stories are usually hard-core politics.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** African Union says its closely monitoring developments in Libya.... *** DRC's new President faces criticism over comments about the previous adminitration... *** In Economics: Drought expected to drag down Kenya's 2019 growth... *** And In Sports: Springbok Sevens forward Zain Davids to undergo shoulder surgery...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Russia accused of meddling in the electoral process in Madagascar.... *** South Africa's ruling ANC election candidate lists could change..... *** In Economics: World Bank cuts sub Saharan Africa's growth forecast... *** And In Sports: Football great Pele has been released from hospital..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Rwanda begins 100 day mourning for genocide victims...... *** South African ministers meet African ambassadors to find ways to curb attacks on foreign nationals.... *** In Economics: South African retailer Steinhoff delays release of its financial statements... *** And in Sports: Sundowns thrash Al Ahly in Caf Champions League quarter-final.....