According to Forbes magazine in America, Nigeria has dropped from third to 14th position (out of 161 countries graded in Africa) in ease of doing business ranking. The latest 2019 listing reveals that while Nigeria’s ranking improved on the global space, it dropped 11 spots in Africa with regards to being “hospitable to capital investment.” With Nigeria’s economy being ranked the highest with the highest GDP in Africa on top of having the largest population, it should be attractive where business is concerned.

Guest: Victor Kgomoeswana – Director at Africa is open for business

The South African Communist Party (SACP) says it believes convicted killer Janusz Walus does not deserve to be granted parole. They say they will continue to fight against his release. Janusz Walus was convicted of the murder of former general-secretary Chris Hani.

Guest: Alex Mashilo, SACP spokesperson

Few years back FIFA, the football's world governing body, acknowledged that its own officials accepted up to $10 million in return for votes that awarded South Africa the 2010 World Cup tournament. Allegations that South Africa bribed officials to win the bid to host the World Cup first surfaced around 2015, following a wide-ranging investigation of corruption at FIFA by the US Department of Justice. South Africa has strongly denied paying a bribe to secure the World Cup. Bribe or not, the 2010 World Cup brought us unforgettable memories, work opportunities, a boost in tourism and investors into the country. Bribery is not considered an acceptable practice anywhere in the world. But is bribing for necessity or to get the most basic services morally and ethically acceptable? Or are all bribes based on pure greed. Can bribery in Sports be morally, ethically or socially acceptable, if it's for the greater good of those involved?

GUEST : Janet Whitton, SABC Deputy Sports Editor

GUEST: Oshebeng Alfie Koonyaditse- has wrote a book called "The Politics of South African Football"

Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has intensified their operations to remove all illegal electricity connections. JMPD says Illegal electricity connection is not only dangerous but is also theft as well. For more on this were are now joined on the line by JMPD spokesperson chief superintendent, Wayne Minnaar

GUEST: JMPD spokesperson chief superintendent, Wayne Minnaar

Dr Nikolaus Eberl says for the past 20 years, he has been digging through the archives, visiting the battlefields and sifting through the propaganda of the history books to uncover the true legacy of the Great Emperor Shaka Zulu. To him, Shaka Zulu’s legacy is best described by a term that has recently gained acclaim in the business literature of the 21st century: Disruptive Innovation. In his book, The IziCwe Code - Innovation Secrets from King Shaka he captures Emperor Shaka’s military Innovations, from Weaponry to Battle Formations and even new Societal Norms, incorporate many of the Strategies the World’s greatest Innovators of recent times have adopted to conquer. He joins us now to share more about

GUEST: Dr Nikolaus Eberl - Founder & Executive Chair of The Future of Leadership Forum and Co-creator: King Shaka Academy (Keeping the Emperor's Innovation Legacy Alive)

Are you in favour of free movement, having open borders? Are borders a form of global apartheid; preventing the movement of the world's poorest people and vulnerable, restricting their access to the resources and opportunities available in countries that are better off? There are already fears that people in Zimbabwe and the DRC will flee to South Africa to escape the turmoil in their respective countries. Last year President Cyril Ramaphosa called for South Africa's borders need to be open for people - particularly Africans - to move more freely and to promote business. For years other African leaders have also echoed Ramaphosa's sentiments for free movement by citizens across the continent.

GUEST: Ottilia Maunganidze, who is the head of special projects at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

Massive looting and chaos erupted, yesterday in Zimbabwe as angry protesters reacted to the fuel price hike in the capital, Harare, and Bulawayo. In a televised address this past Saturday, Mnangagwa said prices of petrol and diesel would more than double to tackle a shortfall caused by increased demand and "rampant" illegal trading. The main office of Zimbabwe's opposition party, MDC, was been torched last night. Photos taken at the scene show security gates broken down, windows smashed and debris on the floor. Several people have been killed and hundreds arrested following protests which entered its second day today. Social media platforms were been blocked and businesses have closed as police patrol the streets.

GUEST: Ms Faith Mabera - Senior Researcher Institute for Global Dialogue associated with UNISA

Last week the City Press reported that Eastern Cape is struggling, and could lose a further R5.9 billion of its equitable share of national government revenue. Oscar Mabuyane, the province’s MEC for finance, economic development, environmental affairs and tourism join sus now, to discuss the Economic state of the province.

Guest: Oscar Mabuyane, the province’s MEC for finance, economic development, environmental affairs and tourism

British lawmakers will finally get to vote on whether to accept Prime Minister Theresa May's Withdrawal Agreement laying out the terms of departure from the European Union in a key vote this evening. The deal has the approval of the EU's other 27 members. But it remains hugely unpopular among many MPs and the British leader is expected to suffer a humiliating defeat on this key piece of legislation. Ahead of the key vote this evening on Theresa May's Brexit plan, Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn stated that the prime minister is leading the country down a 'reckless path'. Corbyn condemned the deal as a 'shambles' and called for a general election if the agreement is rejected today.

GUEST: Professor John Stremlau, from the department of international relations in the School of Social Sciences at Wits

With the holiday season a thing of the past, many have come back to find that not only are they in debt, but the year looks bleak in order to make ends meet. What steps does one need to take to create some financial stability?

GUEST: Bryan Hirsch, Chairperson of Bryan Hirsch, Colley & Associates (Pty) Limited