African Union Chairperson, Mousa Mahamat, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflict in South Sudan citing "unspeakable suffering" on civilians in Africa's youngest nation. In a speech read on his behalf during celebrations to mark Africa day in Nairobi, Mahamat called on leaders from both sides of the conflict to stop the killings and establish inclusive dialogue. South Sudan has witnessed renewed fighting despite a peace agreement signed in August 2015. At least one million people have fled the country and another 2 million are living in camps for displaced persons. The United Nations declared a famine in some parts of the war weary country. Sarah Kimani has the highlights of celebrations on Africa day in Kenya...

Nadir Tokhan, Investment Analyst at 27-Four Investment Managers looks at the increase in Tiger brands earnings, Producer Price Index numbers came out yesterday and what to expect from the U.S GDP numbers coming out today?

A group of academics investigating reports of state capture believes a 'silent coup' has taken place in South Africa. The group, consisting of academics from various institutions of higher learning released a 72-page report yesterday at the Wits School of Governnance in Johannesburg. The report says that a power elite centred around President Jacob Zuma has managed to build a symbiotic relationship between the constitutional state and what it calls a shadow state to execute this coup. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to one of the authors of the report, Dr Mzukisi Qobo...

Market Analyst, Maudi Lentsoane of Lehumo Investments looks at Asian Markets heading for a negative close for the week, Oil Prices continuing to fall as OPEC deal disappoints and the latest polls show Theresa May's Conservative Party's in the lead has narrowed ahead of the June 8 elections...

Eskom has been given a green light to switch off lights for owing municipalities. This follows yesteday's dismissal by the Pretoria High Court of an application by Afriforum preventing Eskom from interrupting power from non-paying municipalities. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Suzanne Daniels, the Head of Legal at Eskom

Opposition parties in Parliament have accused Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown of failing to exercise her oversight role on state-owned companies. Brown was delivering her department's budget vote. The debate was characterised by the saga surrounding Eskom CEO Brian Molefe's return to the power utility after taking "unpaid leave" and being sworn-in as an ANC MP. Lulama Matya reports

Communications Minister, Ayanda Dlodlo, says the mainstream media in South Africa is in trouble in the wake of the "fake news" phenomenon. "Fake news" has been defined as deliberate online misinformation campaigns. Speaking during a panel discussion hosted by the South African National Editor's Forum in Cape Town, Dlodlo added that the media must be vigilant when fact checking. Lynne Arendse reports...

Today marks a milestone in the commemoration of the birth of Pan Africanism. May 25 is the historic day in which the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) was formed 1963. The continental body which is now called the African Union was created to promote unity and solidarity among African states. President Jacob Zuma will this morning host the national Africa Day celebration at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria. Presidential Correspondent Tshepo Ikaneng has filed this report...

Parliament has heard how the Knysna Municipality in the Western Cape has been plagued by corruption, maladministration and tender irregularities. This was revealed by a Knysna resident and activist, Mike Hampton, who petitioned the NCOP's Select Committee on Petitions and Executive Undertakings in Parliament. Some of Hampton's claims were confirmed by another resident, Susan Campbell. Our Parliamentary Correspondent Mercedes Besent tells us more.

The Independent Electoral Commission is this morning expected to announce the results of the by-elections in Nquthu, KZN. The Commission says the by-election voting process has gone smoothly. The KZN government dissolved the council in February after it failed to elect its leaders, including the mayor and speaker, following last August's local government elections. At least 14 political parties are contesting the by-election. Sakina Kamwendo speaks to Kwa-Zulu Natal Chief Electoral Officer, Mawethu Mosery