Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** World leaders gather in China for this year's G20 summit..... *** Burundian women protest against the planned deployment of UN Police... *** Mother Teresa declared saint by Pope Francis at the Vatican... *** In Economics: Nigeria's NAICOM and NIA in talks on proposed recapitalisation of insurance companies.... *** And In Sports: Uganda qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 1978....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Political situation in Lesotho dominate discussions at a SADC meeting in Swaziland.... *** Israeli authorities urged to stop illegal settlement building on occupied Palestinian land... *** Former Portuguese Prime Minister leads the race to be next UN Secretary General.... *** In Economics: South Africa's Eskom denies blocking coal contract investigation....... *** And In Sports: South African Proteas gain control of the second test against New Zealand...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwean police arrest dozens after violent protest in Harare... *** South Africa's ruling ANC urged to convene a non-elective conference.... *** Tokyo Conference on African Development ends in Nairobi... *** In Economics: Nigerian Banks urged to freeze accounts receiving illicit forex inflows... *** And In Sports: Channel Africa's Rachel Makhura scoops top honours at Gsport Awards...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... **** The stand-off between South Africa's Finance Minister and the Hawks draws mixed reaction from parties in parliament ****South Africa's High court to hear state's application for leave to appeal Oscar Pistorius's sentence ****Calls for East European countries to ease their restrictions on Middle Eastern migrants In Economic news...South Africa's Transport Minister speaks out on the Passanger Rail Agency. And in Sport.....Kenya's minister of sports disbands the Olympic Committee.......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... **** Brazil's embattled President will go on trial today **** South Africa's Finance Minister will not present himself to the Hawks **** Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane might become South Africa's next Public Protector.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... ****South Sudan's sacked first Vice President Dr. Riek Machar has fled the country to escape government troops. ****The number of refugee children in detention centres in twelve countries has declined, according to a UN report. **** South Africa's Deputy Public Protector Kevin Malunga did not make it to the top five candidates to be considered for the position of Public Protector... In Economic news...South Africa's trade union, CEPPWAWU expects all its members in the petroleum industry to return to work by Monday. in Sport.....Sunette Viljoen has bagged South Africa's ninth Rio Olympics medal..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Peace talks between Sudan's political rivals have collapsed.... *** South Sudan health workers trained to handle mass casualty situations... *** In Economics: South African high court sets aside Eskom tariff hike.... *** And in Sports: Nigerian national soccer team take on Germany at the Rio Olympics....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zambia's Edgar Lungu wins tight presidential election..... *** Coalition talks to govern some of South Africa's key municipalities continue.... *** Three days of national mourning begins in the DRC..... *** In Economics: Kenyan counties submit proposal for new pension scheme... *** And in Sports: Ugandan runner fails to reach 3000 metre steeple chase final...

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.

* Zimbabwean police arrest another war veterans leader. * Special voting continues in across South Africa. * Fierce fighting continues in the Syrian city of Aleppo. * In Economics: Ghana reduces the price of fuel by five percent. * And In Sports: Nigerian relay team banned from the Rio Olympic Games.

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 parties begin final push to woo voters ahead of municipal election... *** Concerns over the detention of children in conflict-affected areas..... *** South African police rescue 57 children trafficked from Malawi... *** In Economics: Djibouti joins Africa Finance Corporation... *** And In Sports: University of Pretoria bids farewell to South African Olympians....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Envoy says Boko Haram crisis has devastated Lake Chad region's economy... *** Insecurity and urbanization threaten World Heritage Site in Mali..... *** Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe vows to punish war veterans opposing him... *** In Economics: Ghana accepts five year domestic bond worth over 200 million Dollars.... *** And In Sports: Australian athletes move into Rio's Olympic Village......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Campaigning for municipal election intensifies in South Africa.... *** Democratic party convention opens today in Philadelphia... *** Experts say more action is needed to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases... *** In Economics: Africa's public debt has reached dangerous levels.... *** And In Sports: FIFA President Gianni Infantino kicks off his visit to Nigeria....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Campaigning for municipal election intensifies in South Africa.... *** Democratic party convention opens today in Philadelphia... *** Experts say more action is needed to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases... *** In Economics: Africa's public debt has reached dangerous levels.... *** And In Sports: FIFA President Gianni Infantino kicks off his visit to Nigeria....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** President Mugabe's supporters threaten anti-government protesters.... *** Concerns over rising tensions in Northern Ethiopia.... *** In Economics: Tanzania secures multi billion dollar loan from China.... *** And In Sports: Nigeria Football Federation name new head coach for the Super Eagles....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe lashes out at anti government protesters... *** The rate of new HIV infections remains high in many countries..... *** In Economics: IMF says political uncertainty in South Africa continues to shake investor confidence... *** And In Sports: South African rugby rocked by a doping scandal....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Terrorist kill at least 80 people in France during Bastille Day celebrations.. *** Ceasefire in South Sudan's capital Juba, appears to be holding... *** Amnesty International accuses Cameroon of human right abuses.... *** In Economics: Ivory Coast aims to double oil and gas output by 2020 ...... *** And In Sports: Kenyan government slams foreign media over recent doping allegations...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Former Burundi minister Hafsa Mossi shot dead in Bujumbura..... *** Thousands flee renewed violence in Central African Republic.... *** Violence displaces thousands of people in South Sudan..... *** In Economics: South African retail sales remain resilient amid tough conditions... *** And In Sports: IOC cools speculation that Russia could be banned from the Olympics...