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****US protests continue as another black man dies at the hands of police

****Zimbabwe's president criticized over calls of fast and prayer against Covid-19

****South Africa to celebrate Youth Day of a different kind

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

*** U.S. President has authorized sanctioning individuals who are part of an ICC investigation into possible war crimes and crimes against humanity during the war in Afghanistan...

*** Health Sector Researchers in Rwanda announce ambitious bid to research and finally get either the cure or vaccine for Covid-19 pandemic...

In Economics: The eSwatini Energy Regulatory Authority on course to complete procurement of new Independent Power Producers for the 40 MeggaWatt solar energy through competitive tendering...

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

*** Former South Africa President Thabo Mbeki reserves the sharpest criticism for the American justice system follwoing the death of George Floyd at the hands of police...

*** Burundi begins seven days of national mourning following the death of its outgoing President, Pierre Nkurunziza...

In Economics: The head of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation admits the country did not fully comply with a pact by oil producers to rein in output to balance markets...

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.

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...

*** US politicians and celebrities join the Floyd family in a moving memorial for the 46 year old who died at the hands of police...

*** The South African government prepares to head to court to defend the lockdown regulations...

In Economics: A new report shows that Kenya's private sector continues to face falling levels of output and demand despite business activity going up slightly in May...

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

*** A former top South African Judge urges the government to appeal a ruling that declared some disaster regulations unconstitutional and invalid...

*** Artificial Intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in helping the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic...

In Economics: Angola's state-owned Savings and Credit Bank transfers 80 percent of its bad debt to Recredit Assets management...

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

*** Schools and universities in Cameroon reopen with hundreds of thousands of students going to class, despite a continued rise in cases of COVID-19...

*** A NGO based in one of the ten counties in South Sudan's Western Equatoria region reports an increase in teenage pregnancies since schools were closed as part of Covid-19 preventative measures...

In Economics: South Africa's automotive industry says the safety of its workers is paramount as they return to work under level 3 of the lockdown...

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

*** The DRC's governing party refuses to nominate a parliament speaker...

*** Tensions between Zimbabwe and the USA grown following the recent killing of a black man George Floyd by a white cop...

In Economics: Authorities in South Africa say the price of both grades of petrol will increase from midnight...