Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US President Donald Trump to meet his Kenyan counterpart Uhuru Kenyatta.. *** Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa calls for unity... *** Ebola challenges remain as the virus hits DRC town surrounded by armed groups... *** In Economics: Oil pumping resumes in South Sudan's Toma South field.. *** And In Sports: Ethiopian runner wins Mandela Day Marathon....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN holds memorial service for late secretary-general Koffi Annan.. *** DRC government rejects special envoy from South Africa... *** In Economics: Ivory Coast to auction all its cocoa production.. *** And In Sports: South African tennis star bags multiple sponsorships..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Ebola death toll in the DRC rises to 55... *** SADC leaders vow to eliminate malaria in the region...... *** In Economics: Egypt signs new oil and gas exploration agreements... *** And In Sports: South African Football Association to launch National Women's League....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigeria denies paying ransom for release of Dapchi girls... *** Zimbabwe's MDC await work permit for South African lawyers... *** In Economics: Ethiopian Airlines to help Zambia to relaunch national airline... *** And In Sports: Liberian President George Weah to honour his former coaches....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Tributes continue to pour in for former UN chief Kofi Annan... *** SADC leaders urge Lesotho to implement political reforms....... *** In Economics: Nigeria central bank asks lenders to bid for Chinese yuan *** And In Sports: Nigerian race against time to avoid FIFA suspension...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Calm returns to a Nigerian airport after protest by soldiers.. *** Angola to exhume the body of rebel leader Jonas Savimbi.. *** Tributes continue to pour in for soul music legend Aretha Franklin... *** In Economics: Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama served with suspension notice.... *** And In Sports: World 800metre bronze medallist Kipyegon Bett suspended..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa remembers victims of Marikana mine massacre.... *** Conflict in the DRC continues to hamper efforts to combat Ebola... *** Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF files opposing papers to MDC election challenge... *** In Economics: Kenya eyes cheaper electricity by phasing out thermal plants.... *** And In Sports: Cricket South Africa announce three new caps to the Proteas squad to tour West Indies...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta vows to end corruption... *** Insecurity complicates efforts to tackle Ebola in the DRC... ***South African struggle stalwart Mam Veronica Sobukwe has died... *** In Economics: East African Portland Cement Company send over 500 workers home.... *** And In Sports: FIFA threatens to suspend Nigeria and Ghana…..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over growing tensions between Rwanda and Burundi.... *** Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa calls on citizens to unite.... *** In Economics: Weaker South African rand dampens hopes for a fuel price decrease..... *** And In Sports: South African Proteas aim to finish Sri Lanka tour on a high.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabweans prepare to celebrate National Heroes' Day.... *** Ebola vaccination campaign gets underway in the DRC... *** In Economics: Two million Nigerians to get collateral free loans.. *** And In Sports: Sri Lanka thrash South Africa in the final match of the ODI series....

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... *** Zimbabwean court frees 27 opposition supporters....... *** Efforts to resolve political crisis in Madagascar continue.. *** US President Donald Trump reinstates sanctions against Iran... *** In Economics: Nigeria injects 210 million dollars into foreign exchange market... *** And In Sports: Cricket South Africa launches expanded Africa T20 Cup.......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwean authorities accused of abducting opposition activists... *** UN says South Sudan peace deal a big step forward..... *** Kenya and Tanzania remember victims of US embassy bombings... *** In Economics: Cargo handlers face fresh Kenya Revenue Authority vetting... *** And In Sports: International Cricket Council vow to go hard on ball tampering...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over the political situation in the DRC.... *** Pressure mounts on Malawi's president to repay over 200 thousand dollars... *** BRICS media forum concludes with action plan for further cooperation.... *** In Economics: Eqyptian bank EFG Hermes to buy Nigerian broker .... *** And In Sports: Test match between South Africa and Sri Lanka gets underway....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Emmerson Mnangagwa officially declared Zimbabwe's President, what happens now moving forward?... *** We go live to Harare to get a feel of what Zimbabweans think about the election outcome... *** And In Sports: Akani Simbine takes sublime gold for Team South Africa in Nigeria....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF and opposition MDC blame each other for yesterday's violence that left three people dead in Harare... *** Former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jean-Pierre Bemba arrives home to a heroes welcome.... *** And In Sports: South Africa is looking at being crowned the top nation at the African Athletics Championships....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Exiled business mogul and DRC presidential hopeful MOISE KATUMBI says he will return to his home country to contest the December polls ... *** South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa gives clarity on the way forward for the economic and land redistribution process..... *** And In Sports: Proteas aim to continue with their winning momentum....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwe's MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa tweeted a very optimistic message saying they have done exeedingly well in the polls... *** Jean-Pierre Bemba's Movement for the Liberation of Congo says that its leader is eligible for the presidential position as he's finally back home..... *** And In Sports: The Confederation of African Football is still undecided about the under 20 zonal qualifiers system....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe says he will be supporting Nelso Chamisa in today's polls and as polls have just opened in that country, we will bring you live crossing from our team on the ground... *** Malawi's vice president Saulos Chilima-who resigned from the governing Democratic Progressive Party, DPP, last month-has launched his movement..... *** And In Sports: Botswana are the early birds of the 21st African Athletics Championships in Nigeria....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Leader of Zimbabwe's opposition MDC-T and presidential candidate for the MDC Alliance prepares a strong legal team to deal with any vote rigging... *** Former South African president Jacob Zuma is back in court today on 16 charges of corruption, fraud, racketeering and money laundering relating to the controversial arms deal..... *** In Economics:... *** And In Sports: South Africa national under 19s clinch Youth ODI series against England....