Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** U.S. President has authorized sanctioning individuals who are part of an ICC investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war in Afghanistan... *** Health Sector Researchers in Rwanda announce ambitious bid to research and finally get either the cure or vaccine for Covid-19 pandemic... In Economics: The eSwatini Energy Regulatory Authority on course to complete procurement of new Independent Power Producers for the 40 MeggaWatt solar energy through competitive tendering...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Former South Africa President Thabo Mbeki reserves the sharpest criticism for the American justice system follwoing the death of George Floyd at the hands of police... *** Burundi begins seven days of national mourning following the death of its outgoing President, Pierre Nkurunziza... In Economics: The head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation admits the country did not fully comply with a pact by oil producers to rein in output to balance markets...

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.

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** US politicians and celebrities join the Floyd family in a moving memorial for the 46 year old who died at the hands of police... *** The South African government prepares to head to court to defend the lockdown regulations... In Economics: A new report shows that Kenya's private sector continues to face falling levels of output and demand despite business activity going up slightly in May...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** A former top South African Judge urges the government to appeal a ruling that declared some disaster regulations unconstitutional and invalid... *** Artificial Intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in helping the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic... In Economics: Angola's state-owned Savings and Credit Bank transfers 80 percent of its bad debt to Recredit Assets management...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Schools and universities in Cameroon reopen with hundreds of thousands of students going to class, despite a continued rise in cases of COVID-19... *** A NGO based in one of the ten counties in South Sudan's Western Equatoria region reports an increase in teenage pregnancies since schools were closed as part of Covid-19 preventative measures... In Economics: South Africa's automotive industry says the safety of its workers is paramount as they return to work under level 3 of the lockdown...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** The DRC's governing party refuses to nominate a parliament speaker... *** Tensions between Zimbabwe and the USA grown following the recent killing of a black man George Floyd by a white cop... In Economics: Authorities in South Africa say the price of both grades of petrol will increase from midnight...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African President praises the media for informing, stimulating debate and helped hold those in government accountable during the covid-19 pandemic... *** Non-governmental organizations, governments, and people unite on World No Tobacco Day, to draw attention to the health problems that tobacco use can cause... In Economics: The European Commission proposes setting up a fund to invest in strategic companies weakened by the Covid-19 crisis...

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.

* South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the whole country will move to Alert Level Three from next Monday. The president says this will allow for the further opening of the economy while government continues to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. * Zimbabweans are pondering on the possible loss of tradition and cultural values and norms owing to the COVID-19 health requirements. While today the continent is commemorating Africa Day, which came into being following the formation of the Organisation of the African Unity, OAU and later African Union, AU, the world is changing owing to the pandemic. * The future of Medical Aid Schemes in South Africa post the COVID-19 pandemic hangs in the balance

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... *** Projections by experts advising the South African government COVID-19 are predicting that infections could reach 12 to 13 million by November... *** The African Energy Chamber releases a report on Common-sense Energy Agenda against covid-19 and the oil price war... In Economics: Another 2-point-4-million people filed for the unemployment benefit in the United States in the past week...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** The United States Health Protection Agency has published new detailed guidelines to contain the spread of the coronavirus... *** A project developing a national decentralised currency network in Zimbabwe, listed on international cryptocurrency exchange... In Economics: The Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa pleads with government to urgently lift the ban on the sale of cigarettes...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** African countries praised for their handling of the response to the covid-19 outbreak... *** South Africa's Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga has confirmed that the new school calendar will be gazetted soon as it will have an impact on next year... In Economics: Continued global cuts in oil production see a 30 US dollars a barrel price rise for the first time in two months...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** WHO Director General says that investing in health isn't the reward for development but rather a pre-requisite for it... *** The majority of economists expect the South African Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate this week... In Economics: The Southern African Research Foundation for Economic Development Regional Coordinator George Choongwa says the preservation of local business eco-system by government is important in Eswatini...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR.. *** The 73rd World Health Assembly that kicks off in Geneva later today is a victory for multilateralism in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak... *** There are growing calls for governments in Africa to ensure the continuity of routine essential health services while responding to the COVID-19 crisis... In Economics: South African energy regulator Nersa says it will allow power utility Eskom to recover 718 million US dollars from customers for electricity supplied in the 2018/19 financial year...