Teachers in eSwatini took to the streets yesterday, in a protest against police brutality in that country. 

The Swaziland National Association of Teachers led the march to Manzini regional police head offices to deliver a petition. 

The protest comes after a law student, Thabani Nkomonye, was found dead, his body dumped in bushes in an area called Nhlambeni.

This led to a public outcry over allegations that Nkomonye was killed by the police. 

For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke to President of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers, Mbongwa Dlamini...

Teachers in eSwatini took to the streets yesterday, in a protest against police brutality in that country. The Swaziland National Association of Teachers led the march to Manzini regional police head offices to deliver a petition. The protest comes after a law student, Thabani Nkomonye, was found dead, his body dumped in bushes in an area called Nhlambeni. This led to a public outcry over allegations that Nkomonye was killed by the police. For more on this, Lulu Gaboo spoke to President of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers, Mbongwa Dlamini...

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.

Africa Rise and Shine

eSwatii teaches strike against police brutality

Nigeria's Zamfara state will start issuing licenses to individuals to carry guns to defend themselves against armed gangs of kidnappers causing havoc in the country's northwest.

Armed gangs are rife across Nigeria's northwest where they rob or kidnap for ransom, and violence has been increasing, where thinly stretched security forces often fail to stop the attacks.

Channel Africa's Collins Nosa Atohengbe reports from Lagos…

Nigeria's Zamfara state will start issuing licenses to individuals to carry guns to defend themselves against armed gangs of kidnappers causing havoc in the country's northwest.
Armed gangs are rife across Nigeria's northwest where they rob or kidnap for ransom, and violence has been increasing, where thinly stretched security forces often fail to stop the attacks.
Channel Africa's Collins Nosa Atohengbe reports from Lagos…

Nigeria to issue gun licenses to citizens

In Mozambique, the growth of the national economy is expected to be around 9.3% between 2024 and 2033, but the majority of Mozambicans will likely remain poor. It is in this sense that the proposal to create a Sovereign Fund for the equitable distribution of wealth from gas is being discussed. Milton Maluleque with the details.   

In Mozambique, the growth of the national economy is expected to be around 9.3% between 2024 and 2033, but the majority of Mozambicans will likely remain poor. It is in this sense that the proposal to create a Sovereign Fund for the equitable distribution of wealth from gas is being discussed. Milton Maluleque with the details.

Mozambique proposes Sovereign Fund to curb poverty

A group of civil society organisations in South Africa has launched litigation against government over what it says are "unfair and exclusionary" regulations for the $22 Social Relief of Distress Grant.

They want the current regulations declared unconstitutional and set aside.

The group says the regulations deprive millions of people in need of social assistance.

Under the new regulations, grant applicants are disqualified if they have an income into their bank account of more than $22 per month.

To discuss this further, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker, National Advocacy Manager at Black Sash....

A group of civil society organisations in South Africa has launched litigation against government over what it says are "unfair and exclusionary" regulations for the $22 Social Relief of Distress Grant.
They want the current regulations declared unconstitutional and set aside.
The group says the regulations deprive millions of people in need of social assistance.
Under the new regulations, grant applicants are disqualified if they have an income into their bank account of more than $22 per month.
To discuss this further, Lulu Gaboo spoke to Hoodah Abrahams-Fayker, National Advocacy Manager at Black Sash....

eSwatii teaches strike against police brutality

In 1 playlist(s)

Africa Rise and Shine

Social links

Recent clips