Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces tough questions in parliament... *** UN Commission on the Status of Women meets in New York...... *** In Economics: Electricity prices to increase by 9 percent in South Africa..... ** And In Sports: Pirates to play against FC Platinum in CAF Champions League....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwean government slammed for arresting opposition MP... *** South African business sector urged to be at the forefront of fighting corruption... *** In Economics: Strike disruprs several flights at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta Airport..... ** And In Sports: South Africa beat Sri Lanka in second one day international.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Concerns over large number of newly confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC.... *** Rights groups welcome DRC's decision to free political prisoners.... *** In Economics: Kylie Jenner becomes the youngest self made billionaire.... *** And In Sports: Proteas fast bowler Lungi Ngidi returns after injury layoff.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa concludes visit to Eswatini.... *** Concerns over rising food insecurity in Zimbabwe.... *** In Economics: Banks risk losing 350 billion US dolllars to cyber attacks.... ** And In Sports: Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha breaks world indoor mile record.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Runner up in Nigeria's presidential election vows to challenge the results.... *** UN report on Gaza says Israeli forces may have committed war crimes.... *** In Economics: ILO Future of Work Report to be launched in South Africa today.... *** And In Sports: Football agent criticises Cardiff City for not arranging Emiliano Sala's flight.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Uganda repatriates former M23 fighters to the DRC.... *** President Donald Trump's former lawyer says he is a racist and a conman... *** In Economics: Namibia ratifies the African Continental Free Trade Area.... *** And In Sports:South Africa to play Libya in crucial AFCON qualifier in Tunisia ...

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... *** Concerns over lack of protection for civilians in Central African Republic.. *** US seeks urgent UN Security Council meeting on Venezuela.... *** In Economics: Kenya Airways faces criticism for cutting direct flights to New York.... *** And In Sports: Investigators release report into the plane crash which killed footballer Emiliano Sala....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigeria awaits the results of saturday presidential elections... *** South Africa Africa's main opposition party launches its election manifesto.... *** In Economics: Kenyan coast refinery now to operate bitumen facility..... *** And In Sports: South Africa drawn in tough FIFA Under 20 World Cup group .....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigerian army vows to deal with those planning to disrupt the elections... *** New report accuses governments of bullying NGOs into silence... *** In Economics: South African MPs debate the Eskom energy crisis.... *** And In Sports: Proteas batting woes continue in Port Elizabeth….

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** South Africa's ambassador to the UN criticises the Security Council.... *** Cameroon yet to build planned rehab centers for former Boko Haram fighters... *** In Economics: Mozambique and South Africa to deepen cooperation.... *** And In Sports: South Africa's sports minister to support Caster Semenya in Switzerland...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa remains hopeful that elections in Nigeria will proceed smoothly.... *** South Africa's ruling ANC to finalise vetting process for election lists...... *** In Economics: South Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni to present his maiden budget speech today.... *** And In Sports: England hopes to end decades of Cricket World Cup disappointment...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari vows to deal with vote riggers... *** WHO warns of backsliding in measles fight as cases soar... *** In Economics: South African Airways to be reorganised into three units... *** And In Sports: South African olympic body to meet sports minister Tokozile Xasa ....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Boko Haram rebels kill at least eight people in northen Nigeria..... *** South African opposition parties launch their election campaigns... *** In Economics: South African union vows to fight planned retrenchments at Sibanye-Stillwater gold mine... *** And In Sports: Caster Semenya gets much needed support ahead of IAAF gender hearing....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigeria's presidential candidates wrap up their election campaigns.... *** Zimbabwe remembers late opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai..... *** In Economics: South Africa's finance minister to announce measures to assist Eskom... *** And In Sports: Thirteen wickets fell on the second day of the first test between South Africa and Sri Lanka...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigerian parties continue to woo voters ahead of saturday elections..... *** Russia slams US government for meddling in the internal affairs of Venezuela..... *** In Economics: Top Israeli company to start flying tourists to Zambia... ** And In Sports: South Africa caught off guard on day one of the opening Test against Sri Lanka...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Fierce fighting erupts in South Sudan's River State... *** Security issues dominate discusions at the African Union Summit... *** Former Ghanaian President condemns corruption in Africa... *** In Economics: Concerns over power cuts in South Africa.... *** And In Sports: Pirates ready for Champions League clash against Esperance this afternoon....

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 leaders gather in Addis Ababa for the AU summit.... *** Mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address... *** In Economics: South Africa's ailing power ulitity Eskom to be restructured.... *** And In Sports: Soweto derby is on this weekend between Pirates and Chiefs....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa awaits President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address.... *** Malawi's Vice President Saulos Chilima to run for presidency..... *** In Economics: US President nominates David Malpass to head the World Bank.... *** And In Sports: Pakistan beat South Africa in the final T20 match....