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. 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...

*** World leaders congratulates Muhammadu Buhari for winning Nigeria's presidential election....

*** Amnesty International urge DRC to release human rights activists...

*** South African President Jacob Zuma meets his Algerian counterpart in Algiers...

*** In Economics: IMF applauds Zambia's efforts to resolve tax issues....

*** And In Sports: Formula 1 Champion accepts a challenge from South African rally driver....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR:

* Observers say elections in Nigeria were generally credible

* Fierce fighting erupts in South Sudan's Unity state

** In Economics: South Africa and Algeria to boost trade relations.....

*** And In Sports: South Africa call up Du Preez for Tokyo Sevens rugby tournament....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Nigerians await presidential election results......

*** Experts express concern over illegal trade in wildlife.....

*** In Economics: Zambia and Zimbabwe to build new power stations...

*** And In Sports: South Africa's Bafana Bafana share the spoils with Nigeria again.......

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** Nigeria wraps up presidential election campaign...

*** Lesotho's new cabinet to be to be sworn today....

*** In Economics: Embattled South African power utility receives full support from government...

** And in Sports: Nigeria offers coach Stephen Keshi a new contract...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR:

- Zimbabwe says it will block all attempts to have Cecil John Rhodes repatriated to Britain
- UNHCR and the Moral Regeneration Movement hold a round table discussion
- South Africa's public Enterprise minister in the dark about a vote of on confidence on Eskom's Chairperson
- In Economics: Eskom Board to meet again next week
- in Sports: The second ICC World Cup semi final Between India and Australia is underway

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR:

*** WFP expresses concern over food shortages in South Sudan...

*** Experts meet in Kigali to discuss Intra-Regional Migration.......

*** Russia's bid to stop UN staff benefits for gay couples fails.....

*** In Economics: IMF to provide US$18,1 million dollars to Malawi....

*** And In Sports: Nigeria's Super Eagles confident of beating Ugandan Cranes....

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR...

*** United Nations urges Nigeria to conduct credible elections....

*** South Sudan rebel group releases more that 300 child soldiers....

*** In Economics: IMF completes reviews of Malawi's economic performance...

*** And In Sports: Play resumes between New Zealand and South Africa...

TOP STORIES ON AFRICA RISE AND SHINE THIS HOUR:

* Tensions remain between the DRC government and UN Mission...

* UN Security Council condemns escalating violence in Yemen...

* Malawi President Peter Mutharika declares his assets...

* In Economics: Ghana seeks bridge financing to redeem domestic debt...

* And In Sports: Nigeria beat Senegal to win the African Youth Championship..