Today with Kieno Kammies

Kieno Kammies speaks to Tim Harris CEO at Wesgro

One of these positive developments is that Panasonic South Africa – a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation – launched its new South African headquarters in Century City, Cape Town, at the end of last week. Panasonic South Africa is now investigating whether it would be viable to move its entire African headquarters to the Cape, according to Hidetoshi Kaneko, managing director of Panasonic South Africa.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Obenewa Amponsah Executive director at Harvard Centre for African Studies

Mandela and his connections with other African states, first as an activist then as a head of state, as we prepare to mark the centenary of his birth on the 18th of July.

Kieno Kammies speaks to John Adderley, UK Correspondent

1). Two billion pound plan for new fighter jet

2). London Underground station re-named in honour of England football captain.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Tembinkosi Bonakele Commissioner at Competition Commission

The DA is pushing for a commission of inquiry to probe the running of the Competition Commission amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the institution.The commission is a key statutory body mandated to investigate and evaluate restrictive business practices, abuse of dominant positions and mergers. The DA says recent allegations against the body threaten its integrity and stability

Kieno Kammies speaks to Political analyst Somadoda Fikeni

ANC under President Cyril Ramaphosa has made a dramatic recovery in terms of voter support ahead of the 2019 general elections. According to market research and consulting firm Ipsos, the party’s support has rocketed to 60% since Ramaphosa took over from Jacob Zuma. This came as no surprise as another Ipsos poll found in May that almost two-thirds (63%) of voters believed the country was going in the right direction under Ramaphosa

Kieno Kammies speaks to Sello Hatang Chief Executive at Nelson Mandela Foundation

South Africa celebrates the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth this week with a special speech by Former US Pres Obama.Obama will kick off celebrations with a speech in Johannesburg tonight. The Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture is one of the Foundation’s flagship programmes to honour its founder, Nelson Mandela.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Dhesigen Naidoo CEO at Water Research Commission

A study by the Water Research Commission has revealed some alarming and unsanitary practices at rural schools across the country. The report found that although 41% of schools surveyed by the Water Research Commission were found to employ cleaners, only 25% of the cleaners reported that they cleaned the toilets at least once a day. The findings paint a bleak picture of sanitation at poor schools.

Kieno Kammies speaks to Adam Gilchrist, UK correspondent

1). Claim the nerve agent Novichok was found in a perfume bottle.

2). Another Brexit resignation as Theresa May warns critics: "keep your eyes on the prize.