Today with Kieno Kammies

Kieno speaks to Jonathan Cherry Director at Cherryflava Media

Kieno speaks to Xanthea Limberg Mayco Member for Informal Settlements, Water and Waste Services; Energy at City Of Cape Town

A number of you are concerned about the way in which the city has created a
drought levy. Yesterday, the city of Cape Town held a full council meeting to discuss the
possibilities of this levy and what it would look like.

Kieno speaks to EWN's Africa Correspondent Leanne De Bassompierre

1). An infrastructure project has been launched to improve land transport
networks between the Ivory Coast & Burkina Faso.

2). A giant peace diamond from Sierra Leone has been auctioned for for $6.5
million in New York City. The money’s expected to find infrastructure projects
in the West African country. (the country had previously rejected an offer of
$7.8 million during an auction in Monrovia).

Tony Marchesini, MD of H2O International (South Africa) about their 10-1-10 expedition to rural areas with no access to running water.

He joined us again this morning along with Guillermo Guzman, the CEO and founder of Wishing Well International Foundation, to give details on how they plan to provide water to communities in disadvantaged areas

Kieno speaksn to Adam Gilchrist looks at the world stories

1). Counter Terrorism Problems (there have been failings by MI5 in the U.K.).
2). The Diabetes Plan (its being called “a watershed trial” to reverse the
condition).
3). Europe’s Taxing Crackdown (it’s an EU blacklist of 17 tax haven
territories).

Kieno speaks to Jeremy Clayton general Manager at the President Hotel

The President Hotel are pioneers in the hotel industry - and now they have added a new spehere to your holidaying experience. Upon arrival at the Cape Town resort, guests receive a free ‘Handy’ smartphone.

Kieno speaks to Professor Sarah Howie is the National Research Coordinator for South Africa's (PIRLS).

The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study was released yesterday and there weren't too many good revelations for South Africa. The study, saw 12 810 Grade 4 learners from 293 schools being tested across the country and 80% of South African Grade 4 learners fell below the lowest internationally recognized level of reading literacy.

Kieno speaks to Dr Aaron Motsoaledi

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says 36 people have died following an
outbreak of Listeria in South Africa. During a press briefing on Tuesday, Motsoaledi said a total of 557 labconfirmed Listeriosis cases have been reported.

Kieno speaks to Tegan Crous program Lead at Code Space

This holiday your teenager can learn how to code with CodeSpace as they run High School Holiday Coding Courses from the 11th to the 13th of December...

Kieno speaks to Busisiwe Mkhwebane Public Protector

Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane has released the findings of her investigation into misuse of finances at former President Nelson Mandela's funeral. Mkhwebane revealed that R300 million had been misappropriated by the Eastern Cape Provincial government for the funeral, after funds were redirected from social infrastructure development projects in the province.