Tensions high between Kenya & DRC after Kenya Airways suspended flights to Kinshasa

A diplomatic spat is brewing between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after Kenya Airways suspended flights to Kinshasa, accusing the Congolese military of illegally detaining two of its employees. The two staff members were arrested on April 19 at the airline's N'Djili Internation…

The 45 Botswana citizens who died in a bus crash in SA have been repatriated

The bodies of 45 Botswana citizens who died in a horror bus crash in April in South Africa's Limpopo province have been repatriated. The process was led by Limpopo's Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba and social development MEC Nandi Ndalana alongside Botswana high commissioner Dr Sanji Monageng on re…

SA joins many countries across world to celebrate International Workers' Day

South Africa (SA) joins many countries across world to celebrate International Workers' Day. The day is dedicated to recognising the contributions and achievements of workers worldwide and promoting workers' rights and opportunities. For more on the celebrations here in South Africa, Peter Ndoro …

Profile On Wednesday: Mac Maharaj, outh African struggle Icon

As per tradition, every Wednesday on Rise and Shine's #ProfileOnWednesday they host political activist, a communist, a South African struggle Icon, Mac Maharaj. This is the man, whom In prison in Robben Island secretly transcribed parts of Mandela's memoir  the-Long Walk to Freedom and smuggled it…

The role of Trade Unions in the fight against apartheid

As South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy this year, we delve into the heart of the country's work force. Focusing on the history and the journey of workers' rights and the role of trade unions in the country. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange has more on this story….

Political Party Profile: Xiluva (South Africa)

With just 27 days before South Africa's general elections, political parties in the country are ramping up their campaigns to attract voters in this month's polls. One of these parties, Xiluva, launched last year by former member of the official opposition, Bongani Baloyi, has implored South Afric…

Tourists  evacuated by air from Kenya's Maasai Mara national reserve after hotels, lodges flooded

Tourists were evacuated by air from Kenya's Maasai Mara national reserve after hotels, lodges and camps were flooded as heavy rains battered the country. Tourist accommodation facilities were submerged after a river within the Maasai Mara broke its banks early Wednesday.  For more on this Aurelie…

Application drive for the  Digify Pro Online programme launched

Digify Africa, in partnership with Meta and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF), has announced the 2024 application drive for the Digify Pro Online programme until next June.  Digify PRO Online, is a free of charge programme,  which presents an innovative and empowering digital entrepreneurship…

Tribute for South African born boxer Dingaan Thobela

South African born boxer Dingaan Thobela, who is regarded one of the most celebrated boxers on the Africa continent, has died. In his career, Thobela has held three world titles, world champion in two weight classes, holding the World Boxing Organization(WBO) lightweight title from 1990 to 1992, t…

Update: search and rescue operations in Kenya following floods and landslide

Flash floods and a landslide in central Kenya have killed at least 45 people and injured over 100 others on Monday as floodwaters wreaked havoc in the town of Mai Mahiu. For the latest on the search and rescue operations, is Anthony Muchiri, Emergency Response Manager at The Kenya Red Cross....