Malawian President Peter Mutharika has called for urgent help from the international comunity. Malawi's Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services has warned of heavy rainfall and flash floods to continue for the next two to three weeks. President Peter Mutharika has cancelled his trips to visit the flood stricken areas in his country. The death toll remains at 48 while it is estimated that 69,995 people have been displaced. We speak to SABC correspondent in Malawi George Mhango

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The Swiss National Bank , which he leads, stunned markets around the world yesterday by getting rid of its three-year-old cap of 1.20 per euro on the franc in what was a major policy reversal for the typically staid institution.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index fell 0.6 percent by 2:06 p.m. in Tokyo, while Standard & Poor’s 500 Index futures slid 0.5 percent following a five-day drop
More Americans unexpectedly filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, indicating companies let go of seasonal workers following the holidays.
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Issues of global security have become a worrying concern with persistent attacks by Boko Haram in Nigeria, Activities of the Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria, and the recent killing of more 130 school children in Pakistan to name a few. These events have highlighted a serious global threat of terrorism that no country or continent is immune to. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to State Security Minister David Mahlobo...

The South African National Defence Force has responded to the appeal by the government of Mozambique, for assistance with the flooding crisis in that country. Captain Jaco Theunissen of the South African Navy, says they're sending in Oryx medium transport helicopters, Navy divers as well as medical personnel from the South African Military health Service. AM Live host Sakina Kamwendo chats to Jaco Theunissen

Secretary to the National Assembly, Masibulele Xaso, says no member of parliament is allowed to speak or rise on a point of order during the State of the Nation Address, unless prior permission has been granted. Xaso, together with parliamentary legal advisors and the Secretary to the NCOP, held a workshop with the parliamentary media yesterday, on how rules are applied during joint sittings... Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Mr Xaso...

Reports say the Military in Nigeria, has called for support in tackling Boko Haram murder attacks. The country goes to the polls next month, but the extremists hold large parts of territory. We speak to Dr Babatunde Fagbayibo, is Senior Lecturer at Unisa, and Specialises in Regional Integration Law in Africa as well as International Law.

Nedbank Capital strategist Mohammed Nalla talks about the South African economy, China and Gold.

On Thursday the African National Congress celebrated its hundred-and-eighth year of their existence. Today the party members have gathered at the Cape Town Stadium, Western Cape for the final leg of the festivities. President Jacob Zuma will later be delivering the party's annual January eight statement. This serves as the road map for the ruling party for the year ahead. Independent Political Analyst, Kenny Bafo

Thousands of supporters have begun arriving for the ANC's 103rd birthday celebration at Cape Town Stadium. Hundreds have been bussed in wearing ANC tshirts and singing songs. Party supporters have been streaming into the stadium under the watchful eye of a heavy police presence. The Chairperson of the ANC, Baleka Mbete...

With just days to go before the beginning of the school year, many parents and children are scrambling to do the last of the school shopping and many others are standing in long queues to register their children for the new school year. In our parenting slot this week, we look at "back to school" issues. Palesa Tyobeka, Deputy Director General of District support and Monitoring at the Department of Basic Education....