The United States says it is confident Kenya will permit the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility, despite resistance from officials in the East African country. The move forms part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to guard against the spread of the virus, as the US prepares to host large numbers of international visitors during the FIFA World Cup. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

The United States says it is confident Kenya will permit the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility, despite resistance from officials in the East African country. The move forms part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to guard against the spread of the virus, as the US prepares to host large numbers of international visitors during the FIFA World Cup. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Kenya Faces Pressure Over Proposed US Ebola Quarantine Centre

Our Wednesday profile guest today is a remarkable young woman whose journey spans from her foundational early life in Zimbabwe to becoming one of the most promising minds in the South African corporate and academic landscape. We are tracking the story of Dr. Tinashe Ashley Chikunichawa. She didn't just navigate the immense challenges of being an international student; she conquered them, earning her PhD in Engineering Management from Stellenbosch University in March 2026, and stepping boldly into the competitive world of financial services, and constantly pulling up others as she climbs. But what drove her initial ambition when the odds were stacked against her? What are the realities of navigating a high-powered career in a new country, and where is her visionary drive taking her next? To help us answer some of those questions, Tinashe, joins us on the line

Our Wednesday profile guest today is a remarkable young woman whose journey spans from her foundational early life in Zimbabwe to becoming one of the most promising minds in the South African corporate and academic landscape. We are tracking the story of Dr. Tinashe Ashley Chikunichawa. She didn't just navigate the immense challenges of being an international student; she conquered them, earning her PhD in Engineering Management from Stellenbosch University in March 2026, and stepping boldly into the competitive world of financial services, and constantly pulling up others as she climbs. But what drove her initial ambition when the odds were stacked against her? What are the realities of navigating a high-powered career in a new country, and where is her visionary drive taking her next? To help us answer some of those questions, Tinashe, joins us on the line

Meet Dr Tinashe Chikunichawa: Scholar, Leader and Trailblazer 

Tuberculosis remains one of South Africa's leading causes of death, despite significant progress in diagnosis, treatment and prevention over the past decade. As the country prepares to host the 9th South African TB Conference next week, there are growing calls for stronger collaboration, innovation and African-led solutions to accelerate the fight against the disease. Peter Ndoro spoke to the Chairperson of the conference and Unit Director at the South African Medical Research Council's Centre for TB Research, Professor Mohlopheni Marakalala...

Tuberculosis remains one of South Africa's leading causes of death, despite significant progress in diagnosis, treatment and prevention over the past decade. As the country prepares to host the 9th South African TB Conference next week, there are growing calls for stronger collaboration, innovation and African-led solutions to accelerate the fight against the disease. Peter Ndoro spoke to the Chairperson of the conference and Unit Director at the South African Medical Research Council's Centre for TB Research, Professor Mohlopheni Marakalala...

South Africa Prepares for Key Conference on Tuberculosis Response 

South African police are continuing investigations into violent unrest in the coastal town of Mossel Bay, where several people have been killed and hundreds displaced in recent days. Authorities have dismissed social media claims that one of the victims, a teenager, was targeted because of his language or in connection with anti-immigration protests. The situation has drawn further attention after Mozambique's government said five of its citizens were among those killed during the violence, raising regional concern over the impact of the unrest. Police say multiple murder cases linked to the incidents remain under investigation, while warning against the spread of unverified information as tensions persist in affected communities. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to police spokesperson in South Africa's Western Cape Province, Brigadier Novela Potelwa.

South African police are continuing investigations into violent unrest in the coastal town of Mossel Bay, where several people have been killed and hundreds displaced in recent days. Authorities have dismissed social media claims that one of the victims, a teenager, was targeted because of his language or in connection with anti-immigration protests. The situation has drawn further attention after Mozambique's government said five of its citizens were among those killed during the violence, raising regional concern over the impact of the unrest. Police say multiple murder cases linked to the incidents remain under investigation, while warning against the spread of unverified information as tensions persist in affected communities. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to police spokesperson in South Africa's Western Cape Province, Brigadier Novela Potelwa.

Kenya Faces Pressure Over Proposed US Ebola Quarantine Centre

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