The fight over South Africa's future energy mix is heading back to court next week. The Supreme Court of Appeal will hear a challenge by environmental and youth organisations against government's plans to procure one-thousand-five-hundred megawatts of new coal-fired power. The organisations say the decision failed to adequately consider the impact of coal pollution on health, the environment and children's constitutional rights. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more..

The fight over South Africa's future energy mix is heading back to court next week. The Supreme Court of Appeal will hear a challenge by environmental and youth organisations against government's plans to procure one-thousand-five-hundred megawatts of new coal-fired power. The organisations say the decision failed to adequately consider the impact of coal pollution on health, the environment and children's constitutional rights. Our reporter Lebogang Mabange has more..

SA coal power plans face court challenge over health, environmental and children’s rights concerns

A social anthropologist and research consultant specialising in migration, health, and human rights in Southern Africa, Dr Rebecca Walker, has warned that the recent mass repatriations and deportations in South Africa, has worsened the country's socioeconomic situation. The South African government has spent just over eighteen million U.S dollars on detaining and deporting undocumented foreign nationals during the June 30 anti- immigration protests in South Africa. Dr Walker says this money could have rather been directed at fixing systemic domestic challenges to curb poverty and the high unemployment rate. The South African government has formally asked Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique to reimburse part of the costs.Now to discuss this further we speak to Dr Rebecca Walker, Research Associate at the African Centre for Migration and society at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.

A social anthropologist and research consultant specialising in migration, health, and human rights in Southern Africa, Dr Rebecca Walker, has warned that the recent mass repatriations and deportations in South Africa, has worsened the country's socioeconomic situation. The South African government has spent just over eighteen million U.S dollars on detaining and deporting undocumented foreign nationals during the June 30 anti- immigration protests in South Africa. Dr Walker says this money could have rather been directed at fixing systemic domestic challenges to curb poverty and the high unemployment rate. The South African government has formally asked Nigeria, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique to reimburse part of the costs.Now to discuss this further we speak to Dr Rebecca Walker, Research Associate at the African Centre for Migration and society at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.

SA deportation costs spark debate as government seeks reimbursement from five African countries

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats

Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats

African Arty Beats: This week’s celebration of creativity, culture and artistic expression

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...

Africa Roundup: The key stories shaping the continent and the world in the past 24 hours

It’s time now for the second part of our focus on Congo-Brazzaville, ahead of the country’s 66th Independence Day on Saturday.While our earlier conversation looked at Congo’s political journey and the challenges facing the country, we now turn to development, innovation and the opportunities for a new generation of Congolese. We spoke to Brazzaville is Cindy Gamassa, a Congolese executive, speaker and public affairs and digital transformation expert

It&rsquo;s time now for the second part of our focus on Congo-Brazzaville, ahead of the country&rsquo;s 66th Independence Day on Saturday.While our earlier conversation looked at Congo&rsquo;s political journey and the challenges facing the country, we now turn to development, innovation and the opportunities for a new generation of Congolese. We spoke to Brazzaville is Cindy Gamassa, a Congolese executive, speaker and public affairs and digital transformation expert

Congo-Brazzaville at 66: Innovation, development and opportunities for a new generation

It’s time now for the Friday edition of The Discourse, here on Rise and Shine. This morning, we turn our attention to Central Africa, and specifically the Republic of Congo, which will mark its 66th Independence Day on Saturday.Congo gained independence from France in 1960. President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who first came to power in 1979, has dominated the country’s politics for more than four decades, with the exception of a five-year period. He has now begun another five-year term, with questions already emerging about the country’s future beyond 2031.To discuss Congo-Brazzaville’s independence journey, its political evolution and the challenges facing the country, we spoke to Nirvaly Mooloo, Research Officer for Central Africa and the Lake Chad Basin at the Institute for Security Studies

It&rsquo;s time now for the Friday edition of The Discourse, here on Rise and Shine. This morning, we turn our attention to Central Africa, and specifically the Republic of Congo, which will mark its 66th Independence Day on Saturday.Congo gained independence from France in 1960. President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who first came to power in 1979, has dominated the country&rsquo;s politics for more than four decades, with the exception of a five-year period. He has now begun another five-year term, with questions already emerging about the country&rsquo;s future beyond 2031.To discuss Congo-Brazzaville&rsquo;s independence journey, its political evolution and the challenges facing the country, we spoke to Nirvaly Mooloo, Research Officer for Central Africa and the Lake Chad Basin at the Institute for Security Studies

Congo-Brazzaville at 66: Independence journey, political evolution and questions beyond Sassou Nguesso

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region and we speak to  Political Scientist and Conflict resolution analyst, Dr David Matsanga

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region and we speak to &nbsp;Political Scientist and Conflict resolution analyst, Dr David Matsanga

West Africa’s top stories under focus as political tensions and conflicts shape the region’s agenda

With millions of Zambians having cast their vote in yesterday's general elections and results begin to trickle in, questions remain about the conduct of the elections, voter participation and the overall political environment. One of the organisations that have been following the election closely is the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue, which has been closely observing the electoral process and interactions among the country's political parties. For more on the organisation's impressions, we are joined on the line by the Executive Director of the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue, Doreen Kabwe

With millions of Zambians having cast their vote in yesterday's general elections and results begin to trickle in, questions remain about the conduct of the elections, voter participation and the overall political environment. One of the organisations that have been following the election closely is the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue, which has been closely observing the electoral process and interactions among the country's political parties. For more on the organisation's impressions, we are joined on the line by the Executive Director of the Zambia Centre for Interparty Dialogue, Doreen Kabwe

Zambia election: Questions emerge over voter turnout, conduct and political environment as results trickle in

As Zambia reflects on yesterday's general elections, attention is turning to the role young people played in shaping the country's democratic process. Young voters make up a significant part of Zambia's electorate, yet questions remain about their participation, representation and influence in politics. To unpack the youth experience during the elections, we are joined by Zambian author, young politician and activist, Damiona Mabingo.

As Zambia reflects on yesterday's general elections, attention is turning to the role young people played in shaping the country's democratic process. Young voters make up a significant part of Zambia's electorate, yet questions remain about their participation, representation and influence in politics. To unpack the youth experience during the elections, we are joined by Zambian author, young politician and activist, Damiona Mabingo.

Zambia’s youth vote under scrutiny as young people shape the country’s post-election political future

Despite being the most influential voting bloc numerically, women in Zambia continue to face steep structural, economic, and cultural barriers. In this election- Women make up 53 percent of registered voters in Zambia of the 8 point 7 million registered citizens. But what does their vote mean for the political landscape of Zambia? To answer this question, we spoke to Anne Mbewe Anamela, an expert in Community Development, Gender and Human Rights.  

Despite being the most influential voting bloc numerically, women in Zambia continue to face steep structural, economic, and cultural barriers. In this election- Women make up 53 percent of registered voters in Zambia of the 8 point 7 million registered citizens. But what does their vote mean for the political landscape of Zambia? To answer this question, we spoke to Anne Mbewe Anamela, an expert in Community Development, Gender and Human Rights.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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