Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigerian President condemns deadly church attack in Benue State.... *** UN human rights chief meets African Union officials in Ethiopia.... *** In Economics: Ghana plans to issue up to 2.5 billion dollar worth of Eurobonds... *** And In Sports: IAAF gender rule to end Caster Semenya's reign as the queen of middle distance running..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** SADC keeps a close eye on three countries preparing to hold elections... *** African women meet at AU headquarters to discuss empowerment.... *** In Economics: South African workers to strike over proposed minimum wage... *** And In Sports: South African Under 20 football team prepares for World Cup....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** SADC leaders meet in Angola to discuss regional security.... *** Nigeria and Ghana team up to fight drug trafficking in region...... *** In Economics: Egypt aims for 10 billion dollar foreign investment in oil and gas.. *** And In Sports: Kaizer Chiefs appoints Patrick Mabedi as interim coach...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ** Commonwealth leaders endorse Prince Charles as new head of the body... ** Parts of South Africa's North West province remain tense.... ** In Economics: IMF and World Bank meetings end in Washington..... ** And In Sports: Kenyan runners dominate the London marathon....

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... *** DRC's Electoral body reassures voters about the use of electronic voting machines... *** Cameroon warns against the release of classified information on social media.... *** Crisis looms in Nigeria as health workers threaten to go on strike.... *** In Economics: More foreign oil companies expected to invest in Zambia... *** And In Sports: Japanese runner wins men's Boston Marathon.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's ruling ANC veteran Zola Skweyiya to receive an official funeral... *** Aid groups express concerns over ongoing civil war in South Sudan... *** Leaders gather in London for Commonwealth Summit....... *** In Economics: Zambia launches multimillion dollar project to decongest Lusaka roads.... *** And In Sports: Clarence Munyai withdraws from South Africa's 4x100metre relay team..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African rival parties unite to pay tribute struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela *** Condolences pour in for South Africa's former ambassador to the UK, Zola Skweyiya... *** Concerns over worsening humanitarian situation in refugee camps in Nigeria.... *** In Economics: Another petrol price increase looms in South Africa..... *** And In Sports: Team South Africa to appeal Anaso Jobodwana's disqualification at the Commonwealth Games..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Russia vetoes UN bid to set up Syria chemical weapons probe.... *** Winnie Madikizela Mandela to be remembered at memorial service in Soweto.... *** In Economics: South African economy is improving ... *** And In Sports: Caster Semenya breaks Commonwealth Games 1,500 metre record...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Russia refutes reports that Syrian forces used chemical weapons in Douma.... *** Memorial service to take place in Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's home town today *** South Africa marks 25th anniversary of Chris Hani's death..... *** In Economics: East African governments urged to expedite integration process... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Wenda Nel qualifies for 400metre hurdles final…...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's ruling ANC refutes claims of a plot to unseat President Cyril Ramaphosa... *** US Senate delegation concludes visit to Zimbabwe..... *** In Economics: Concerns over rising debt levels in Southern Africa... *** And In Sports: Team South Africa expects another medal from the men's 100 metre final...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma to appear in court on corruption charges.... *** Russia issues new threat to UK over poisoning of its former spy..... *** In Economics: Botswana Power Corporation hikes electricity tariffs .... *** And In Sports: South African swimmer Chad le Clos ready for two finals today....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** AU chairperson pays tribute to struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela... *** Former South Sudan political prisoners join opposition alliance... *** Health experts call for fresh strategies to tackle antibiotic resistance..... *** In Economics: Trafigura signs three-year cobalt deal with DRC based Chemaf... *** And In Sports: Commonwealth Games kicks off in Australia's Gold Coast....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan peace talks set to resume in Addis Ababa.... *** Botswana's new president vows to tackle youth unemployment..... *** In Economics: Murray & Roberts awarded 312 million dollars in new mining projects.. *** And In Sports: Commonwealth Games get underway today in Australia...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Tributes pour in for anti apartheid struggle icon Winnie Madikizela Mandela.... *** Ethiopia's parliament swears in new prime minister..... *** In Economics: Petrol price to go up in South Africa...... *** And In Sports: Commonwealth games organisers roll out red carpet and condoms..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa vows to tackle the scourge of corruption.... *** African countries call on the European Union to ban ivory trade.... *** In Economics: New details emerge in fraud case involving the son of Angola's former president .... *** And In Sports: Kenyan Sevens rugby coach name 13-man squad for Commonwealth Games....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** SADC ministers meet in Pretoria to discuss industrialisation..... *** Nigeria's former defence minister criticices government response to terror attacks... *** In Economics: South Africa to launch initiative to tackle youth unemployment... *** And In Sports: Caster Semenya to carry South African flag at the Commonwealth Games..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Nigeria face ctiticism for not signing African Free Trade agreement... *** UN agencies assist the Sahel region as it faces multiple challenges..... *** In Economics: Moody's affirms South Africa's investment-grade credit rating... *** And In Sports: South Africa beat Zambia to win Four Nations soccer tournament....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Human Rights Watch says Libya is not ready for elections.... *** South Sudan peace talks set to resume in Addis Ababa... *** In Economics: Trade war looms between China and USA.... *** And In Sports: Caster Semenya fails to break Zola Budd's 1500 metre record....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Boko Haram militants free scores of abducted Nigerian schoolgirls.... *** African countries sign agreement establishing a free trade area... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe expects tobacco output to rise 5-point-8 percent...... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Bafana Bafana reach four nations final in Zambia....