The Department of Energy says it is ready to start with the procurement process for South Africa's much-anticipated Nuclear Build Programme. The announcement comes as government is in the middle of tackling electricity supply challenges that are constraining economic growth. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Deputy Director General of Nuclear Energy at the department, Zizamele Mbambo.

1. Most Asian stocks fell as Japanese shares slid on a stronger yen and investors awaited the outcome of talks between Greece and its creditors
2. Australia grew faster than forecast last quarter as newly built mines boosted exports
3. Glencore Exit Shines Light on Platinum Bargain Lonmin

The North Gauteng High Court has ordered the Tshwane Metro Council to display the old street names along with the new ones. City of Tshwane lost its appeal against an interim order brought by AfriForum forcing them to place the old street names next to the current new ones; a move that could again cost the city millions of rands. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to AfriForum's legal representative Werner Human

Various local and international banks are under investigation for allegedly fixing the price of the rand in their trading. The Competition Commission says the collusion is widespread and alarming. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the spokesperson of the Competition Commission, Mava Scott...

Sepp Blatter has announced his intentions to step down as FIFA president. His resignation comes just days after being re-elected as the FIFA president for the fifth time. The announcement is also amidst one of the biggest bribery scandals in history regarding world cup host proceedings. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Sports Editor at Sunday Times Bareng-Batho (BBK) Kortjaas…

The EFF Leader, Julius Malema's tax woes aren't over just yet. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) says they will continue to take necessary steps to recover tax money owed to them by the EFF Leader. This comes after the sequestration case against him was withdrawn by the High Court in Pretoria on Monday. SARS claimed Malema's total tax bill was over 32-million rand. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SARS employment relations executive, Luther Lebelo...

** Mr Price trading update released yesterday
** The current status of Greek bailout talks
** The dangers in oil company related debt

Public Service Unions are threatening to withdraw from the wage agreement if government does not implement the seven percent increase. The Department of Public Service and Administration say they will raise salaries by 6.4 percent and not 7 percent as previously agreed. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Cosatu's Public Sector Union representative, Mugwena Maluleke.

In a move that could cripple the agricultural sector, the World Health Organisation says it is considering banning Glyphosate as a herbicide. The organisation says it's found a strong link between the herbicide and cancer. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Dr Gerhard Verdoon of Crop Life SA

Market update with Market analyst Clive Ramathibela: Most Asian Stocks Rise With Yen Near 12-Year Low After U.S. Data, RBA and RBI rate announcements will influence investor confidence , HSBC, Malaysian Airline and Takata continue to struggle in their regions as slow growth bites into profit, Hermes Birkin makes record sale at Auction!! $223 000.00 for a pink handbag