Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Ethiopian Airlines crash report puts pressure on aircraft maker Boeing... *** Rwanda marks 25th anniversary of genocide this weekend... *** In Economics: Zambia and Botswana to work with Zimbabwe on Kazungula Bridge Project.. *** And In Sports: South Africa's Banyana Banyana prepares for FIFA Women's World Cup.....

* Sudan security forces accused of killing anti government protestors. * South Africa begins reintegration of displaced Malawian migrants. * Economics: South Africa's power utility to spend millions of dollars on maintenance. * Sports: Proteas selectors urged to pick Aiden Markram for this year's World Cup.

* UN calls for more funding and long term aid to Cyclone Idai victims. * Security Council discusses ways to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. * Economics: Sharp fuel increase could push up inflation in South Africa. * Sports: Sundowns prepares for Champions League Quarter-final clash against Al Ahly.

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... *** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa condemn attacks on foreigners... *** Relief efforts continue in Mozambique and Zimbabwe after cylcone Idai... *** In Economics: South African motorists brace for another fuel price hike... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Titans beat Dolphins to win One-Day Cricket Cup title.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan politician Rebecca Nyandeng signs new peace agreement... *** Aid workers say community mistrust is worsening DRC Ebola outbreak... *** Brazilian woman peacekeeper wins top UN military award.... *** In Economics: Kenya in no rush over new IMF standby facility.. *** And In Sports: South Africa steps up plans to host 2023 Women's World Cup....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over over widespread sexual abuse of refugees in Libya.... *** US faces criticism for recognising Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.... *** In Economics: Imported chicken products dominate Namibian market ... *** And In Sports: African referees learn how to use V.A.R technology...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** SADC confirms its support for decolonisation of Western Sahara.... *** Comoros main opposition party rejects presidential elections results.... *** In Economics: Global Business Roundtable gets underway in Johannesburg ... *** And In Sports: South Africa's under-23 team beat Angola in AFCON qualifier...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** SADC solidarity conference with Western Sahara gets underway in Pretoria... *** UN appeals for millions of dollars to help victims of Cyclone Idai.... *** In Economics: South African mines to cut thousands of jobs in the next three years... *** And In Sports: South Africa ready for today's Olympic football qualifier against Angola....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Election campaigning gains momentum in South Africa.... *** Chief Justice of Ghana calls for establishment of a tribunal to tackle cross-border crimes... *** In Economics: Nigeria's state-oil firm plans to revamp its refineries.... *** And In Sports: South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs to clinch T20 series....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US imposes sanctions on DRC election commission officials.... *** UN warns of dire conditions in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai... *** In Economics: Eskom power cuts expected to hit South Africa's GDP.... *** And In Sports: Court of Arbitration for Sport delays Caster Semenya verdict until April..

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... *** Cyclone Idai leaves hundreds of thousands homeless in Southern Africa... *** South Africans urged to respect political differences.... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe to sell shares in state owned companies..... *** And In Sports: South Africa prepares for 2020 Olympic qualifier against Angola...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN envoy urges DRC President to form a new government... *** Tensions continue to escalate between Uganda and Rwanda... *** In Economics: South Africa's power utilty Eskom seeks 6 billion dollar loan..... *** And In Sports: Bafana Bafana begin preparations for crucial AFCON qualifier against Libya..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US imposes visa bans on International Criminal Court investigators... *** Cyclone Idai kills at least 65 people in Zimbabbwe...... *** In Economics: Severe power cuts continue in South Africa... *** And In Sports: South Africa's quest for a place at the 2019 AFCON faces one final hurdle...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN says killings in the DRC may amount to crimes against humanity.... *** US Senate rejects President Trump's border emergency declaration... *** In Economics: South Africa's mining production slump continues.... *** And In Sports: CAF appoint women officials for men's youth tournament..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Governorship election in six Nigerian states declared inconclusive.... *** Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta meets his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi.... *** In Economics: China consider canceling or rescheduling Congolese debt deal..... *** And In Sports: Sadio Mane scored twice to steer Liverpool into the Champions League quarter-finals...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa vows to help Zimbabwe revive its economy... *** Women's representation in political decision making continues to rise.... *** In Economics: Eswatini commits to provide business aftercare to investors.... *** And In Sports: South African Footbal Association gets rights to run schools sport

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa and Zimbabwe set to strengthen bilateral ties....... *** DRC opposition warns against appointing a prime minister from Joseph Kabila's party... *** In Economics: IFA secures 6 billion Dollars for infrastructure development in Africa... *** And in Sports: Hashim Amla and JP Duminy return to Proteas ODI squad.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** No survivors on crashed Ethiopian airlines Boeing 737..... *** Election campaigning gains momentum in South Africa.... *** India prepares for April eleven elections....... *** In Economics: Malawi's contribution to the African Growth and Opportunity Act remains static... *** And in Sports: South Africa beat France to win the Canada Sevens rugby title.....