Africa Rise And Shine

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over continuing violence in Central African Republic... *** US lifts sanctions against three Zimbabweans... *** World Forestry Congress gets underway in Durban.... *** In Economics: IMF chief urges US Federal Reserve not rush its decision to raise interest rates... *** And...In Sports: Sierra Leone held Ivory Coast to a goalless draw in AFCON qualifier....

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... *** Security situation remains tense in Burundi's capital Bujumbura... *** South Sudan lawmaker says the peace deal will allow the nation to focus on development... *** Russia rejects French proposal to limit United Nations veto..... *** In Economics: Madagascar plans to increase mining royalty fees... *** And...In Sports: South Africa travel to Mauritania 2017 Afcon qualifier....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South African parliament reject motion to impeach President Jacob Zuma... *** US Envoy expresses concern over the situation in Burundi... *** IOM resumes evacuation of South Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia... *** In Economics: Nigeria's Warri oil refinery remains closed....... *** And...In Sports: South African city of Durban to host 2022 Commonwealth Games...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Concerns over reported ceasefire violations in South Sudan... *** Speakers of Parliament from around the world meet in New York... *** In Economics: Nigeria's Aliko Dangote to invest in cement and coal mining in Zimbabwe... *** And...In Sports: South Africa's Bafana Bafana to play Senegal in Nelson Mandela Challenge...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Exiled Lesotho opposition leader,Tom Thabane refuses to return home... *** South Sudan rebel leader Riech Machar rules out renegotiating peace terms... *** In Economics: Concerns over food price fluctuations in South Africa.... *** And in Sports: South African Rugby World Cup squad to be announced today....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza calls for unity.... *** South Sudan President Salva Kiir signs peace deal with rebels... *** South Africa's Deputy president wraps up visit to Japan.... *** In Economics: South African economy could be headed for a recession.... *** And in Sports: South Africans await Rugby World Cup sguad announcement....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan's President expected to sign a peace deal today..... *** Efforts to repatriate M23 rebel to the DRC get underway.. *** UN Tourism agency condemns recent terrorism attacks.... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe is likely to import more quantities of grain.... *** And in Sports: Namibia to host Cosafa Cup in 2019......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Lesotho Prime Minister signs an agreement with exiled opposition leader.... *** UN Security Council expresses concerns over attacks on gay people.... *** Zimbabwe gets multimillion dollar grant from African Development Bank.. *** In Economics: South Africa's Deputy President allays fears in the Japanese business sector... *** And in Sports: South Africa ready for decisive one day international against New Zealand...

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 sworn in for a third term.. *** UN vows to stamp out sexual abuse by peacekeepers in Central African Republic... *** In Economics: Power blackouts disrupt mining operations in Zambia... *** And in Sports: South African coach names squad for AFCON qualifier ...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Burundi government urged to resume talks with opposition... *** UN refugee agency chief calls for more support..... *** South African government committee meets today to revise visa regulations... *** In Economics: Botswana revenue collectors strike continues... *** And in Sports: South African cricket team win series opener against Zew Zealand..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UN chief urges South Sudan's President to sign a peace deal... *** Concerns over ISIL led violence in Libya... *** In Economics: Report says South Africa is the second most unequal country in the world.... *** And in Sports: Kwesi Nyantaki re-elected Ghana Football Association President..

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan president Salva Kiir refuses to sign peace agreement... *** Botswana President Ian Khama takes over SADC chairmanship..... *** Malawi President Peter Mutharika reshuffles his cabinet.... *** In Economics: Experts warn of more job losses in Zimbabwe.... *** And In Sports: Candidates make final push for IAAF presidential vote....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** South Sudan rival leaders expected to sign a final peace agreement... *** SADC leaders prepare to meet in Botswana's capital Gaborone..... *** In Economics: Botswana's Debswana opens world class Cattle Judging Ring... *** And in Sport: Malawi names provisional squad for Swaziland game...

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... *** Fighting displaces thousands of people in South Sudan..... *** UN peacekeeping chief in Central African Republic forced to resign... *** In Economics: South African mining industry has suffered huge financial loses... *** And in Sport: South Africa to fight for a semi final place at the Netball World Cup ...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Suspected Boko Haram blast kills at least 47 people in Nigeria.. *** UN peacekeepers accused of killing and rape in Central African Republic.. *** In Economics: South African company ranks among world's top 100 defence manufacturers.. *** And in Sport: South Africa ready for their biggest challenge at the Netball World Cup...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** UK court rejects bid to extradite Rwandan spy chief... *** SADC swears in commission to probe general's death... *** Cameroon arrests Central African Refugees... *** In Economics: Zimbabwean police block trade union protests over job losses.. *** And in Sport: South Africa beat Wales at the Netball World Cup....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR... *** Thousands protest against IGAD's peace proposal in South Sudan... *** South African opposition party takes President Zuma to court over Nkandla issue... *** In Economics: Zimbabwe's central bank caps lending rate at 18 percent.. *** And in Sport: South Africa lose opening match of the Netball World Cup....