Africa Rise and Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** EU observers say Zimbabwe election fell short on fairness.....

*** AU-UN visit to South Sudan concludes with messages of hope....

*** In Economics: Zambia is scaling-up solar project is a flagship project.....

*** And In Sports: CAF calls off Sierra Leone's AFCON qualifier against Ghana....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South African opposition parties welcome the appointment of Tito Mboweni as finance minister....

*** United States ambassador to United Nations resigns.....

*** In Economics: Prices of basic goods shoot up in Zimbabwe...

*** And In Sports: South African Proteas beat Zimbabwe in the first T20 international...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Regional leaders meet to discuss security situation in the DRC...

*** Pressure mounts on South African Finance Minister to step down.....

*** In Economics: IMF cuts global growth forecast amid US and China trade war.....

*** And In Sports: IOC picks Senegal as the first African host for Youth Olympics..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Peacekeepers assist in the fight against Ebola in the DRC....

*** UN Secretary-General hails Nobel Peace Prize winners...

*** In Economics: AU seeks support for low cost carriers to support intra-Africa travel...

*** And In Sports: Chad le Clos wins four medals at the FINA Swimming World Cup...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Cameroonian political parties hold final rallies ahead of sunday elections...

*** UN Security Council delegaton to visit Democratic Republic of Congo....

*** In Economics: Liberian government signs multimillion dollar deal for road construction...

*** And In Sports: All Blacks ready for Rugby Championships clash against Springboks in Pretoria...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South Africa's Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene says he was fired for refusing to sign a nuclear deal with Russia....

*** Burundi urges suspended foreign NGOs to comply with new laws....

*** In Economics: Namibians urged to embrace technology....

*** And In Sports: All Blacks captain Kieran Read returns for last test against Springboks...

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 Africa's ruling ANC to probe alleged plot to remove its president...

*** South Sudanese doctor wins top UNHCR refugee award....

*** In Economics: Hefty fuel price hike looms for South African motorists...

*** And In Sports: Michael Houlie named South Africa's flag bearer at Youth Olympic Games...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Burundi suspends foreign non governmental organizations....

*** President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers Winnie Madikizela-Mandela lecture...

*** In Economics: IMF approves multimillion dollar loan to Tunisia...

*** And In Sports: South Africa's Danny Jordaan launches bid for FIFA Council seat....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** GAVI extends support for immunisation in Nigeria...

*** Yellow fever vaccination campaign begins in Republic of Congo....

*** Mixed reactions on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's UN speech...

*** In Economics: Ryanair cancels 250 flights across Europe on Friday...

*** And In Sports: Tiger Woods to partner Patrick Reed in the Ryder Cup..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South Africa's former President criticises ruling ANC's approach to land reform...

*** Zimbabwean government accused of reversing gains made in the fight against Cholera...

*** In Economics: South African motorists brace for a massive fuel price hike...

*** And In Sports: Russian athletics chief goes to court over IAAF ruling....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** World leaders address UN General Assembly in New York.....

*** International Criminal Court says it won't be distracted by US threats....

*** In Economics: South Africa highlights the importance of multi-lateral trade system...

*** And In Sports: Cameroon striker Christian Bassogog recalled to the national team.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-assures the international community....

*** Concerns over delay in implementing South Sudan Peace deal....

*** In Economics: Nigeria oil unions threaten nationwide strike over Chevron dispute....

*** And In Sports: South Africa's Gauteng Province clinch Africa T20 Cricket Cup ...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** UN envoy says the situation in Somalia is improving.....

*** DRC electoral commission unveils candidates for presidential election....

*** In Economics: South African President to unveil a much awaited stimulus package...

*** And In Sports: South Africa to face Cameroon in Cosafa Women's Championship final...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South Sudan warring parties urged to silence their guns..

*** UN finalises preparations for Nelson Mandela Peace Summit..

*** In Economics: Kenya's Finance Minister cuts government's spending budget.....

*** And In Sports: Cosafa Women's Championship semi finals kick off this afternoon.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Floods kill at least 100 hundred people in Nigeria......

*** Fresh fighting breaks out in South Sudan after peace deal...

*** In Economics: China to impose tariffs on 60 billion dollar worth of US goods...

*** And In Sports: COSAFA Women's Championships reach the knockout stages....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South Africa's ruling ANC President calls for unity ahead of elections...

*** Zimbabwe bans street vendors in effort to fight cholera....

*** In Economics: Kenya likely to pay more for development loans due to corruption....

*** And In Sports: Bayana Banyana reach COSAFA Women's Championship semi-finals....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** UN agency scales up cholera response in Zimbabwe ...

*** South Africa remembers anti apartheid struggle icon Steve Biko.....

*** In Economics: IMF says Kenya's external position is strong....

*** And In Sports: South Africa to play Malawi in COSAFA Women's Championships ..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Burundi's parliament rejects UN commission of inquiry report ....

*** DRC nationals march in Pretoria to demand political change back home....

*** In Economics: Kenyan central bank fines five commercial banks....

*** And In Sports: South Africa begin Cosafa Cup title defence with win over Madagascar....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak after 20 deaths....

*** Ghanaians pay last respect to late UN chief Kofi Annan.....

*** In Economics: Namibian government reiterates commitment to renewable energy...

*** And In Sports: Cosafa Women's Championships get underway today....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** US threatens sanctions against International Criminal Court...

*** Zimbabwe swears in new cabinet ministers.....

*** In Economics: Cape to Cairo high speed fibre network goes live....

*** And In Sports: South African swimmers win 7 medals on opening day of CANA Championships..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

** UN welcomes efforts to bring stability in Lake Chad region...

** Police investigate killing of displaced people in Central African Republic...

** In Economics: China extends loan to Botswana for rail and road infrastructure...

*** And In Sports: Caster Semenya races to her 29th consecutive 800 metre win........

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** DRC opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba slams the country's Justice system....

*** South African judge grants requests to cross-examine state capture witnesses...

*** In Economics: Agriculture experts call for transformation of sector in Africa..

*** And In Sports: South Africa ready for AFCON qualifier against Libya....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Ethnic clashes erupt at a UN camp in South Sudan...

*** Malawi rights defenders postpone anti government peotests....

*** In Economics: South Africa's ruling ANC calls for immediate stimulus package...

*** And In Sports: Springboks coach make 6 changes for Rugby Championship fixture against the Australia..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Forum on China-Africa Cooperation continues in Beijing...

*** DRC government rejects foreign funding for elections....

*** In Economics: Kenya's Safaricom faces record fine for failing to connect calls to small firms....

*** And In Sports: Nigerian under 17 skipper fail MRI age test at the AFCON championship ....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Forum on China-Africa Cooperation begins in Beijing....

*** State capture inquiry continues in South Africa....

*** In Economics: China and Africa set to expand trade ties....

*** And In Sports: Kenyan MPs want probe of Anti-Doping Laws.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** UN expresses concerns over women's participation in politics in the DRC....

*** British Prime Minister Theresa May wraps up her African tour in Kenya...

*** WFP launches emergency food aid to Ebola victims in the DRC...

*** In Economics: East African countries set to enjoy sustained growth...

*** And In Sports: Former Kenyan athletics official banned for life...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Zimbabwe President appoints commission to probe post-election deaths...

*** UN highlights the significance of mediation to resolve conflicts...

*** Germany returns human remains from Namibia genocide....

*** In Economics: Britain to investment 91 million dollars in Nigeria....

*** And In Sports: South Africa's Raven Klaasen cruises to the US Open second round.....

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...

*** 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....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Zimbabwe's opposition MDC-T says it won't not boycott elections.....

*** Humanitarian organisations say that more people are going to die of AIDS related deaths globally due to insufficient funding from donors.....

*** In Economics:...

*** And In Sports: The CAF and UEFA memorandum of understanding is finally bearing fruit for youngsters....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** The United Nations Human Rights office has welcomed the widening of the democratic space in Zimbabwe ahead of historic elections on Monday

*** More than 1000 delegates from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa gather at the Sandton Convention Centre for the tenth BRICS summit.....

*** And In Sports: East African Athletes look forward to the 'Great Health Race....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Iran's President Hassan Rouhani tells his U.S. counterpart that hostile policies towards his country would result in the 'mother of all wars'.

*** South Africa's government says it's ready to host the successful Brics Summit starting in Johannesburg tomorrow.....

*** And In Sports: Ethiopia and Eritrea agree to stage a historic football match in August ....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** President Joseph Kabila of the DRC has confirmed that his country does not need any support for its elections as everything will be funded by the Congolese government....

*** Health experts say that efforts to fight TB globally is shameful.....

*** In Economics:...

*** And In Sports: South African national under 20 football team has qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations....

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...

*** Malawi's President Peter Mutharika faces corruption allegations...

*** Concerns over land land ownership Sudan's Darfur region....

*** Ethiopian Airlines makes historic flight to Eritrea....

*** In Economics: EU warns states to step up preparations for no-deal Brexit scenario...

*** And In Sports: South Africa prepares for AFCON qualifier against Malawi...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Nelson Mandela centenary celebrations get underway across the world....

*** Zimbabwe's opposition MDC raises concerns over voters roll manipulation

*** Kenyan intellectual says without land there would be no peace in Africa...

*** In Economics: IMF lifts Sub-Saharan Africa growth outlook......

*** And In Sports: Sundowns drop to the bottom of Group C in the CAF Champions League....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Barak Obama to deliver the Nelson Mandela Lecture this afternoon...

*** Eritrea reopens embassy in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa.....

*** In Economics: South African business delegation arrives in Angola.....

*** And In Sports: South African Proteas skipper calls for toss to be scrapped.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Concerns over harassment of human rights activists in Zambia....

*** Former US President Barack Obama kicks off visit to Kenya...

*** Somalia Partnership Forum gets underway in Brussels.......

*** In Economics: UAE pledges to invest 10 billion dollars in South Africa..

*** And In Sports: France lifts second FIFA World Cup after a classic 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.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South Africa urges Nigeria to sign Africa trade pact....

*** Zimbabwe's MDC Alliance accuses the electoral commission of bias...

*** US President Donald Trump set to arrive in the UK today....

*** In Economics: BRICS member states urged to work together to improve infrastructure....

*** And In Sports: South Africa's Kevin Anderson beat Roger Federer at Wimbledon.....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South Sudan's peace talks continue in the Khartoum....

*** Cameroon announces date for presidential elections.....

*** In Economics: South Africa and Nigeria set to boost trade ties....

*** And In Sports: Umtiti header sends France into World Cup final..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Ethiopia and Eritrea declare their state of war over....

*** Libyan authorities agree to stop detaining African migrants...

*** Zimbabwe electoral body make final preparations for election...

*** In Economics: McKinsey apologises for overcharging South Africa's power utilty Eskom....

*** And in Sports: Neighbours Belgium and France battle for place in World Cup final....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** AU envoy says poverty is driving radicalization in Lake Chad region...

*** Mixed reaction to Equatorial Guinea amnesty for political prisoners...

*** In Economics: MTN Nigeria yet to file application for initial public offering....

*** And In Sports: CAF ban Kenyan referee for life over bribery scam....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** UN Deputy Chief Amina Mohammed begins her visit to Chad.....

*** South African opposition wants soldiers to secure the country's borders...

*** In Economics: South Africa hails the Africa free trade area agreement...

*** And In Sports: Brazil right back ruled out of the rest of the World Cup..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Pan African Parliament's President's powers have been clipped.....

*** Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa slams the electoral commission..

*** In Economics: South Africa and Ghana to discuss bilateral trade and investment co-operation....

*** And In Sports: Caster Semenya expected to deliver explosive performance at the Diamond League 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...

*** WHO says the DRC Ebola outbreak has been contained....

*** UN Chief describes Myanmar's Rohingya refugee situation as tragic....

*** In Economics: South Africans brace themselves for another fuel price hike....

*** And In Sports: Belgium beat Japan at the death in World Cup last 16 thriller...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** UN urged not to downsize its peacekeeping mission in Darfur...

*** South Africa signs African free trade agreement.....

*** European leaders reach a deal on migration....

*** In Economics: South African motorists to embark on a 10 minutes fuel protest...

*** And In Sports: Russia beat Spain to reach World Cup quarter Finals...

* African leaders gather in Mauritania for AU Summit.
* Tanzania and Zimbabwe vow to strengthen bilateral relations.
* INTERPOL calls for strong coalition against international terror.
* In Economics: Southern African Customs Union Summit gets underway in Gaborone.
* And In Sports: 2018 FIFA WORLD Cup reaches knockout stage.

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...

*** South Sudan rival leaders set to meet again this week.......

*** South Africa's ruling ANC begins process to formulate elections manifesto...

*** BRICS young scientist forum kicks off in Durban...........

*** In Economics: US President Donald Trump criticises Harley-Davidson...

*** And In Sports: Nigeria and Argentina clash in winner takes all World Cup match...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** African leaders condemn bomb blasts in Ethiopia and Zimbabwe....

*** EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss migration crisis.....

*** In Economics: South Africa prepares to host the tenth BRICS summi....

*** And In Sports: Japan snatch a 2 all draw with Senegal at the World Cup ...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** IGAD leaders meet to discuss South Sudan peace proposal....

*** SADC troika meets to discuss political crisis in the DRC and Lesotho.....

*** In Economics: Wage talks at South Africa's power utility Eskom to resume next week....

*** And In Sports: Argentina on the brink of shock World Cup exit after Croatia loss....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** South Sudan's rival leaders meet face to face in Ethiopia......

*** Deadly attacks in Mozambique forces people to flee their homes..

*** In Economics: South Africa's manufacturing sector urged embrace technology...

*** And In Sports: Morocco and Saudi Arabia crash out of World Cup........

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Kenyan doctors lose court appeal to block deployment of Cuban doctors...

*** BRICS Ministers discuss ways of mitigating the effects of climate change...

*** Events to mark World Refugee Day get underway.......

*** In Economics: State-owned South African airline may not pay staff salaries this month....

*** And In Sports: Spain to play Iran today in World Cup Group B match....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Malawi's former President Joyce Banda declares interest to run for presidency...

*** Togolese opposition call for fresh anti government protests....

*** In Economics: US-China trade dispute intensifies....

*** And In Sports: Senegal begins World Cup campaign against Poland today....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** UN envoy expresses concerns over security situation in Central Africa.....

*** South Africa vows to use its UN Security Council seat to broker peace across the world...

*** In Economics: UAE to give Ethiopia 3 billion Dollars in aid and investments...

*** And In Sports: Argentina held to a draw by World Cup debutants Iceland....

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.

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.

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meet in Singapore...

*** Mixed reaction to ICC decision to acquit DRC's former President Jean-Pierre Bemba...

*** Europe's migration crisis takes another turn.....

*** In Economics: IMF chief says clouds over global economy are 'getting darker....

*** And In Sports: ICC suspends Zimbabwe Cricket director Enock Ikope..

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...

*** Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza says will not seek re-election....

*** New report says Zimbabwe lacks reforms to ensure fair elections....

*** South Africa's former President returns to court to face corruption charges....

*** In Economics: G7 summit set to get underway in Canada.....

*** And In Sports: It's all system go for this weekend's Comrades Marathon....

South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma warns his critics to stop provoking him.
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF supporters march in Harare.
Europeans pays tribute to South African anti apartheid struggle icons.
In Economics: South Africa urged to do more to attract new investment.
In Sports: Argentina calls off controversial World Cup friendly with Israel.

* Zimbabwe's main opposition party demands election reforms.
* South Africa reiterates call to free Western Sahara.
* Airlines join UN Campaign against human trafficking.
* Economics: South Africa born Elon Musk fends off challenge to Tesla control.
* Sports: Botswana to play South Africa in COSAFA Cup Plate Final.

* Congo's diaspora threaten to take the country's electoral body to court. * Norwegian Refugee Council assesses the situation in South Sudan. *** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares for G7 Summit in Canada. * In Economics: Algeria hires US law firm to help with new energy law. *Sports: Serena Williams withdraws from the French Open.

UN Security Council extends sanctions on South Sudan...
*** Pan African President faces criticism for trying to fire parliamentary clerk..
*** In Economics: Kenya proposes new corporate tax for companies...
*** And In Sports: African athletes maintain pole positions in the Diamond League..

Zimbabwe to hold presidential and parliamentary elections in July.

 UN Security Council meets to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

 In Economics: Botswana pulls out of the regional tourism body.

 In Sports: Uruguay and Ghana to open FIFA Under 17 Women's World Cup.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR:

UN calls for concrete actions to promote peaceful conflict resolution.
South Africa's Deputy President faces tough questions in parliament.
In Economics: Concerns over proposed financial sector law in Kenya.
In Sports: England rugby team prepare for away series against Springboks.

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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...

*** Africa Day celebrations get underway across the continent....

*** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hits back at opposition parties....

*** In Economics: Deutsche Bank to cut more than 7 thousand jobs....

*** And In Sports: Tense atmosphere expected at South African Footbal Association congress....

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*** New reports highlights human rights abuses in Zimbabwe....

*** Ethiopians living in South Africa march to their embassy in Pretoria.....

*** In Economics: Zimbabwe Power Company needs 48 million US Dollars for Deka project...

*** And In Sports: Comrades Marathon organisers say its all systems go for this year's race....

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*** WFP says the Ebola outbreak in the DRC will be put under control...

*** UN discusses draft resolution to create a Protection Force for Palestinians...

*** In Economics: Namibia reforms its wage bill to avoid retrenchments...

*** And In Sports: Guinea's Horoya draw with Sundowns in CAF Champions League...

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*** UN agency steps up efforts to tackle Ebola outbreak in DRC....

*** South African President Cyril Ramaphosa marks 100 days in office...

*** Africa month celebrations continue in South Africa......

*** In Economics: South Africa's consumer price index expected to rise...

*** And In Sports: Guinean side Horoya hosts Sundowns in Champions League....

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*** African countries urged to embrace the African Peer Review Mechanism....

*** G20 Foreign Affairs Ministers meet in Argentina....

*** In Economics: US and China halt imposing import tariffs ......

*** And In Sports: South Africa thrash Mozambique in Under 20 AFCON Qualifier....

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*** South Africa calls for unity in the DRC as the country prepares for elections...

*** Commonwealth anti corruption summit gets underway in Abuja...

*** In Economics: Barclays Africa shareholders approve name change to ABSA...

*** And In Sports: Judge reserves judgement in Ajax Cape Town's High Court application....