Africa Rise And Shine

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... *** Poll shows that Ugandans want Presidential age limit to be maintained... *** UN urges countries to step up efforts to tackle human trafficking... *** Saudi Arabia to allow women to drive for the first time.... *** In Economics: US President sticks to tax reform plan despite criticism... *** And In Sports: Test series between South Africa and Bangladesh begins today..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** North Korea says US President Donald Trump has declared war.... *** Journalists in Togo continue to face death threats.... *** Zimbabwe's Electoral Commission rejects calls to halt voter registration.... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe's central bank says the country has no capacity to build forex reserves.... ***And In Sports: South Africa unveils bid to host 2023 Rugby World Cup.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan president says Supreme Court election ruling was a coup..... *** Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe mocks US President Donald Trump.. *** Concerns over the plight of displaced people in Africa's Lake Chad region.... *** In Economics: South African Reserve Bank leaves the repo rate unchanged ... ***And In Sports: South Africa qualify for COSAFA Womens Championships Final....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan court criticizes election board for failing to verify results... *** South Africa urges UN member states to dismantle their nuclear weapons ... *** In Economics: South Africa says global economic structure needs to change... ***And In Sports: South Africa's Bafana Bafana coach to address ill discipline in the camp....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** African leaders adress the UN General Assembly... *** Kenya's chief justice condemns threats against judiciary.... *** In Economics: South Africans await central bank decisions on interest rates... *** And In Sports: South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns arrives in Casablanca....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Experts say Burundi violence might be crimes against humanity.... *** World leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly.... *** African countries vows to push ahead with the Paris Climate agreement... *** In Economics: East African states urged to fast-track airspace liberalisation.... ***And In Sports: India and South Africa edge closer to cricket tour agreement...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** SADC summit approves deployment of experts to troubled Lesotho *** World leaders arrive in New York for UN General Assembly.. *** Nigerian military labels Biafra separatist group a terrorist organization.... *** In Economics: Zambian business community urged to trade with Germany.... ***And In Sports: South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns beat Wydad Casablanca in Caf Champions League....

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 court to hear appeal by President Jacob Zuma in spy tapes case... *** UN calls for end to ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.... *** In Economics: South African Airways to shrink services as part of revamp.... *** And In Sports: South Africa Football Association officials to visit FIFA headquarters...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenya's electoral body fails to meet with political leaders... *** Pressure mounts on Myanmar to end violence against Rohingya people... *** In Economics: African Development Bank launches a plan to boost agriculture.. *** And In Sports: FIFA World Cup tickets go on sale tomorrow....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Security Council imposes tougher sanctions on North Korea.... *** South Africa remembers anti apartheid struggle icon Steve Biko.... *** In Economics: Concerns over cabinet reshuffle rumours in South Africa.. *** And In Sports: Faf du Plessis to lead South Africa in all three cricket formats… .

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** African Union high level panel on Libya meets in Congo...... *** Herdsmen kill at least 10 people in Nigeria's Plateau State.... *** Hundreds of women march in Burundi's capital Bujumbura..... *** In Economics: Tanzania plans to nationalise seized diamonds.... *** And In Sports: South African Football Association to hold emergency meeting.....

*UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, believes North Korea is the most dangerous crisis facing the world today. *A prominent opposition member of parliament in Tanzania has been shot and seriously wounded by unknown attackers. *Opposition political parties in Togo are urging west African countries to intervene in ongoing political tension in the country. *In Economics: Retailers in Zimbabwe want the Central Bank to put a speedy end to foreign payment bottlenecks for suppliers of goods and commodities to shops in the country. *And In Sports: SAFA to appeal Fifa ruling over World Cup qualifier match against Senegal.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President Jacob Zuma calls for calm in Lesotho..... *** Rwandan politician Diane Rwigara has been released..... *** Burundian refugees agree to be repatriated..... *** In Economics: Nigeria exits recession but recovery remains fragile...... *** And In Sports: Cape Verde beat South Africa in World Cup Qualifier..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta accused of threatening judges...... *** South African opposition head to the Constitutioonal Court...... *** In Economics: Petro-SA signs a deal with Russian exploration company ROSGEO *** And In Sports: Nigeria draw with Cameroon in FIFA World Cup Qualifier....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Deputy President of South Africa's ruling ANC, Cyril Ramaphosa says he is being targeted within the party for taking a stance against corruption .... *** What's next for Kenya after the country's Supreme Court officially nullified the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta? ..... *** Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has put to rest claims of food poisoning on his deputy Emerson Mnangagwa....

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.

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... *** UN condemns North Korea's latest missile launch.... *** South Sudan camp crime cut by half..... *** WFP calls for urgent funding to assist Tanzanian refugees... *** In Economics: China's R and F to invest 2 billion dollars in Zimbabwe.... *** And In Sports: African nations prepare for FIFA World Cup qualifiers.....