Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Pan African Parliament dismisses assertions that EU funding will compromise its independence..... *** DRC opposition leader Moise Katumbi to appear in court today..... *** More reaction to the suspension of Brazil's President Dilma Roussef.... *** In Economics: World economy's low growth trajectory is unlikely to change. .. *** And In Sports: South African Rugby remains hopeful of bidding for 2023 World Cup....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Tragic stories of suicides and death due to hunger in South Sudan.... *** Tensions in Uganda ahead of Yoweweri Museveni's inauguration... *** In Economics: Experts gather in Kigali for the World Economic Forum on Africa... *** And In Sports: South African sprinting sensation Wayde van Niekerk receives much needed boost.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Liberation movements express concerns over attempts by western countries to effect regime change within the southern Africa region..... *** UN Refugee agency express concern at the Kenyan Government's decision to close two refugee camps... ** In Economics: World Economic Forum gets underway Rwanda.. ** And In Sports: South African national under 20 soccer team prepare for African Nations Cup qualifier....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over Kenyan government plan to close refugee camps... *** UN agency warns of bleak outlook for drought ravaged Zimbabwe *** South Africa and Venezuela set to boost bilateral relations...... *** In Economics: Nigeria's president finally signs long delayed budget into law... *** And In Sports: South Africa prepares for World Rugby Sevens Series leg in Paris....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan leaders urged to fully implement the peace agreement.... *** Grenade attack kills at least two people in Burundi's capital Bujumbura... ** In Economics: Ecobank takes steps to reduce non performing loans... ** And In Sports: South African rider wins French Moto3 grand prix.......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** CEO of the African Peer Review Mechanism, says it remains a relevant tool to advance good governance and entrench the rule of law on the continent.... *** Voters in London are heading to the polls to elect a new mayor to replace Boris Johnson... *** In sports: Festivities lined up in Ghana's capital Accra for the 15th anniversary of the Stadium disaster

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Zimbabwe's central bank to enforce the use of the South African rand and the Euro in order to ease severe cash shortages of US dollars in that country... *** The United States and Russia reaffirm a cessation of hostilities agreement in Syria moments before the UN Security Council met in an emergency session ... *** In sports: The World Anti-Doping Agency has suspended the accreditation of Africa's only laboratory

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 Security Council lifts arms embargo on Ivory Coast.... *** Concerns over the worsening humanitarian situation in Syria... *** Papa Wemba's body arrives home in the DRC... *** In Economics: High food prices put Zambian families under pressure .... *** And In Sports:..Zambian athletes continue preparations for Rio Olympics...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** East African leaders welcome political developments in South Sudan.... *** UN adopts ground -breaking resolutions on peacebuilding.... *** In Economics: World Bank and Nigerian president discuss the country's crisis... *** And In Sports:...Russia tops WADA's 2014 doping blacklist.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** The International Criminal Court to launch preliminary examination into the situation in Burundi for alleged crimes including rape, murder and torture... *** The United Nations has confirmed that it is trying to facilitate the return of South Sudanese opposition leader Riek Machar to the country's capital Juba... *** In sports: South Africa's Sports Minister supsends associations from bidding for major events

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Africa and Iran agree to increase non-oil trade and investment to a billion dollars by 2020.... *** Faith communities should "join the chorus" in addressing the issue of climate change... *** In sports: Africans 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... *** The High Court in Blantyre has adjourned the U$11 million corruption case involving former president Bakili Muluzi... *** The World Health Organisation, WHO has warned that the yellow fever outbreak in Angola poses a threat to the entire world... *** In sports: FIFAPresident assures Russia that they will host the 2018 World CUP

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN Envoy expresses concerns over the political situation in the Gambia..... *** Israeli and Palestinian envoys clash at UN Security Council...... *** South African President Jacob Zuma arrives in Namibia for customs union talks..... *** In Economics: IMF to assist Tunisia with a loan program worth billions of dollars... *** And In Sports: Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams win Laureus awards…....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Chad oppostion parties prepare for second round of voting.... *** South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar expected to arrive in Juba today.... *** In Economics: South Africa and Botswana set to boost trade relations.... *** And In Sports: Kenya wins the Singapore Rugby sevens series........

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Rights groups voice concerns over the security situation in Burundi.... *** MDC leader Morgan Tsvangiarai leads anti government march in Harare... *** South Sudan Rebel Leader Riek Machar set to return home... *** And In Economics: Anglo American shareholders urged to reject CEO's pay package... *** And In Sports: Kenya race against time to comply with the World Anti-Doping Agency code ..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN official says Africa is being overlooked by humanitarian aid organizations.... *** Kenyan Constitutional court to hear testimonies of post election violence survivors..... *** Zimbabwe bestows its highest honour on a South African born woman... *** And In Economics: South Africa's Finance Minister warns arms manufacturer, Denel.... *** And In Sports: Romania to play DRC AND Ukraine in Euro 2016 warm ups...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** AU threatens to withdraw from the International Criminal Court... *** South Sudan mediation has officially ended...... *** In Economics: China offers Nigeria a loan worth six billion US dollars ..... *** And In Sports: " DRC replaces Comoros in COSAFA 2016............