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News and Current Affairs show that gives insight into political events on the continent and internationally.
AFRICA ENERGY
We now take you to the heart of Africa's energy transformation in Cape Town, where the 2026 Africa Energy Indaba is currently underway. Delegates from across the continent and beyond are gathering to unlock investment, accelerate technology adoption, and forge partnerships aimed at powering Africa's industries, households and future economies. Channel Africa's Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more from Cape Town
Global Stability in Focus After US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Spark Wider Tensions
The recent airstrikes by Israel and the United States on Tehran, beginning Saturday and followed by Iranian retaliation, have sparked alarm far beyond the Middle East. Global shipping routes, oil and gas supplies, and international security frameworks are all under pressure as tensions continue to rise. We are joined now by Dr. Terence McNamee, Senior Fellow at the Montreal Institute for Global Security, to examine the international ramifications of these strikes and the broader risks for global stability.
Mobile Devices Evolve Into All-Encompassing Tools Shaping Modern Life
Technology experts say mobile devices will continue to evolve into an all-encompassing tool that defines modern life. They say from enabling instant communication to transforming industries and global connectivity, their impact is undeniable. As Nhlanhla Mahlangu reports mobile phones continue to be a gateway to information, communication, and new experiences.
Middle East Tensions Escalate After Israeli Strikes on Tehran and Khamenei's Death
Overnight tension in the Middle East has escalated after a new wave of Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on Sunday, following initial joint U.S.-Israeli strikes that began on Saturday and killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian forces have since launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israeli and US targets, raising fears of a wider conflict and causing disruption to regional security, shipping, and energy routes. Joining us now is Professor Ahmed Jazbhay, political scientist at the University of South Africa and Senior Researcher at the Media Review Network, to discuss the impact of Khamenei's death, Iran's leadership dynamics, and the wider regional and global consequences
Round up wrap with political analyst Mighti Jamie
On the Round Up Wrap segment of the show resident analyst Mighti Jamie joins us to talk about some of the stories highlighted earlier as well as throw forward to the week ahead..... TALKING POINTS 1. Tens of thousands have gathered in Tehran's Enqelab Square to mourn Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in what Iranian authorities say were US-Israeli attacks on Saturday. State media confirmed his death on Sunday, and the government has announced a 40-day period of national mourning. The strikes also killed several top Iranian officials, including the head of the armed forces, the defence minister, and the commander of the Revolutionary Guards. 2. The United States has eased sanctions on senior Malian officials previously accused of links to the Russian mercenary group Wagner. Defense Minister Sadio Camara and military officers Alou Boi Diarra and Adama Bagayoko were targeted over allegations of supporting Wagner's operations in Mali. The Treasury gave no reason for Friday's move, which comes amid a review of US policy in Africa. 3. Guinea has released 16 Sierra Leonean security personnel who were detained earlier this week, in a move that could ease tensions over a long-standing border dispute. The dispute centres on unclear boundaries in the frontier town of Kaliyereh, where Sierra Leone said its forces were building a border post when Guinean troops arrived and arrested them. 4. Campaigning for Congo-Brazzaville's presidential election began Saturday, with 82-year-old President Denis Sassou Nguesso expected to extend his long rule. Sassou Nguesso first led the country from 1979 to 1992, returned to power after a civil war in 1997, and will now seek a final five-year term. The campaign opened in the oil hub of Pointe-Noire, ahead of voting on March 15. Six opposition candidates, including newcomer Destin Gavin, are running. 5. Haiti's authorities say they are still planning how to hold general elections safely this year, despite ongoing gang violence. Elections are scheduled for late August, with a runoff in early December. The Provisional Electoral Council will open registrations for political parties and candidates from today until March 12.
Womandla Launches Reskilling Revolution Phase 2 to Tackle Youth, Women's Unemployment
Womandla Foundation, together with International Association for Volunteer Effort and IBM SkillsBuild, has launched Reskilling Revolution Africa Phase 2 in South Africa. The initiative aims to help women and young people move beyond basic skills training and into real job opportunities, at a time when the country continues to face high unemployment, with millions still searching for work. Founder of the Womandla Foundation, Sam Gqomo, says the programme focuses on connecting learning directly with economic opportunities rather than training alone.
The Berlin Conference at 141: Borders Drawn in Europe, Consequences Felt in Africa
Last week saw the 141st anniversary of the 1885, Berlin Conference - a meeting of European powers that partitioned Africa without a single African at the table. The borders drawn in European capitals would go on to shape the continent's political geography, state formation, conflicts, and even economic structures for generations. More than a century later, questions remain: Are Africa's contemporary challenges still rooted in those decisions? And what would it mean to truly move beyond the Berlin legacy? To help us reflect on this, Professor Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni.
SADC Tribunal Rights Watch Calls on Zimbabwe to Honor Property Rights
Nearly a quarter of a century after Zimbabwe's fast-track land reform programme reshaped the country's agricultural sector, the issue of compensation for dispossessed commercial farmers remains unresolved. In 2008, the SADC Tribunal ruled that the Zimbabwean government had violated property rights and should pay compensation - a judgment that Harare rejected, and after which the Tribunal itself was effectively suspended.Now, Ben Freeth spokesperson for SADC Tribunal Rights Watch and Executive Director of the Mike Campbell Foundation - has written an open letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, calling for the restoration of the rule of law and fair compensation for thousands of former title deed holders.
M23 Retakes Villages in North Kivu Amid Fragile Ceasefire
In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, clashes are intensifying as M23 rebels recapture two villages in North Kivu province, just days after losing them. The fighting comes amid a fragile Angolan-brokered ceasefire, with thousands of civilians fleeing their homes and both sides accusing each other of violations. The surge follows the killing of the M23's military spokesperson in a drone strike, raising questions about the group's next moves and the humanitarian impact on the region. For analysis, Stephanie Wolters, Senior Research Fellow at the South African Institute of International Affairs, and Director of Okapi Consulting, specialising in the Great Lakes region.
SA's Consumer Commission Probes Sanitary Pad Safety Over Chemical Concerns
South Africa's consumer protection authority, The National Consumer Commission, has launched an investigation into several major brands of sanitary pads following concerns that some products may contain potentially harmful chemicals. The move comes after a recent university study found traces of so-called endocrine-disrupting chemicals - substances linked to hormonal imbalances, infertility and certain cancers - in some commonly used menstrual products. Millions of women and girls across South Africa rely on disposable sanitary pads every month, and the findings have sparked widespread public debate about product safety, health risks and menstrual dignity. Thuto Ngobeni reports.
Madlanga Commission Continues: Ekurhuleni HR Head Testifies on Police Corruption Allegations
A Commission of Inquiry, investigating allegations of corruption and fraud in the police service in South Africa, continues. Yesterday, suspended human resources head in the city of Ekurhuleni, Linda Gxasheka, took the stand at the Madlanga Commission. Gxasheka is one of the top Ekurhuleni officials who have been accused of protecting suspended city Metropolitan Police Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, from facing disciplinary action. To reflect on this week's proceedings at the Adhoc committee, is security strategist and Retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile....
Arty Beat
Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.
National Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026 Opens to Tackle Energy and Jobs Crisis
South Africa is facing growing pressure at provincial level as challenges such as energy insecurity, grid constraints, climate impacts on agriculture, urban waste management and job losses, linked to mining and industrial changes continue to affect communities. In response, the National Cleantech Innovation Challenge 2026 has opened applications, introducing nine province-specific challenges aimed at addressing key development and market gaps. For more on what this initiative means for innovation and entrepreneurs in the country, Tervern Jaftha, CEO and Founder of Start-Up Culture....
SA indigenous Leaders Challenge Cape Town Land Sale Over Sacred Sites and Historic Dispossession
Today, the City of Cape Town in South Africa, is holding a public land auction that has drawn strong opposition from a coalition of community organisations and indigenous groups. The coalition says the sale threatens sacred and heritage sites, exacerbates historic land dispossession, and prioritises private developers over housing and community needs. We speak now to Sores Florus, Chairperson of the Southern African Aboriginal Congress, about the coalition's response, their legal challenge, and what they hope to achieve for local communities...
Millions in Africa Face Insecure Land Rights as Customary Lands Go Unrecognised
A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Land Coalition (ILC), and the French Agricultural Research and Cooperation Organization (CIRAD), shows that only 35% of land worldwide has formal documentation. Millions of people, particularly in Africa, live with insecure land rights, while customary lands, often rich in biodiversity and carbon storage - remain largely unrecognised. To help us understand the challenges and the opportunities for secure and inclusive land governance, Adriano Campolina, Senior Policy Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Rome....
Kenya Expels Zimbabwean Lawyer Brian Kagoro Over Alleged Foreign-Backed Political Plot
Kenya has expelled Zimbabwean lawyer and civic activist Brian Kagoro, accusing him of involvement in a foreign-backed plot to stir political unrest. Authorities say he was linked to activist networks allegedly funded from abroad, though no public evidence has been provided. Joining us to discuss the legal and human rights implications is Don Deya, Kenyan Advocate, CEO of the Pan African Lawyers Union, Chair of the International Coalition for the Responsibility to Protect, and based in Arusha. A close colleague of Mr Kagoro......
Human Rights Concerns Persist in Rwanda Amid Unresolved Case of Kizito Mihigo
Six years after the death of Rwandan gospel singer and peace advocate Kizito Mihigo in police custody, questions persist over accountability and freedom of expression in Rwanda. While authorities say Mihigo took his own life, human rights groups insist there has been no credible, independent investigation into his death. At the same time, critics of the government, including blogger Aimable Karasira, remain imprisoned under laws governing genocide ideology and divisionism. To discuss what Mihigo's case reveals about the broader human rights climate in Rwanda, and the implications for free speech and judicial independence, Clémentine de Montjoye, Senior Great Lakes researcher at Human Rights Watch....
In Africa, Silence Isn't Neutral: Communication Can Make or Break Business Decisions
Across Africa, the speed at which decisions are interpreted can make or break businesses. Companies often finalise strategies, plan announcements, and assume silence buys them time-but in many markets, that silence is anything but neutral. Joining us now to unpack these challenges is Laila Bastati, Chief Commercial Officer at APO Group, who advises leaders on how communication can be a strategic tool, not an afterthought.....
Israel Seeks Stronger Ties in Africa as Netanyahu Proposes "Hexagon of Alliances
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa on Tuesday, on a state visit to Ethiopia this week to strengthen bilateral ties. The visit comes days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, proposed forging a network of allied nations, including in the Middle East and Africa, to stand against what he called "radical" adversaries. It is not yet known which Arab and African countries will form part of Netanyahu's hypothetical "hexagon of alliances", which he said on Sunday will include Israel, India, Greece, Cyprus and others to stand against their enemies in the Middle East. However, Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie said Ethiopia "consistently supports the two-state solution, where Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace," as he hosted Herzog for talks. To unpack this further, Na'eem Jeenah Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection...
SA's Finance Minister Announces Inflation-Linked Increases on Fuel and Excise Duties
South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced an increase in fuel levies, in line with inflation. Godongwana was delivering his 2026/27 budget in parliament, Cape Town in the Western Cape province where he also announced an increase in tobacco and alcohol excise duties. The tax on a 20-pack of cigarettes will now increase from 22-rand-81-cents to 23-rand-58-cents, while the cost of cigars will rise by 4-rand-56-cents per 23 grams. A 340 millilitre can of beer or cider will now increases by 8 cents, while a 750 millilitre bottle of spirits will increase by 3-rand-20-centsWe speak to Dr Peter Baur, economist at the Universiy of Johannesburg. ..
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