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South Africa's Water Crisis Deepens as Failing Infrastructure Strains Supply
Researchers and experts warn that South Africa is facing a water crisis, a problem that has been years in the making. The country's drinkable water crisis is driven by collapsing municipal infrastructure, rampant leakage, and poor governance. 37% of its treated water is lost before it reaches consumers, while 105 municipalities are grappling with a failing infrastructure. Government says it needs about 24 billion dollars to rehabilitate the water and sanitation infrastructure across the country. This has led to an increased and prolonged water shedding. Peter Ndoro spoke Prof f Stanley Liphadzi, Acting CEO at the Water Research Commission (WRC) in South Africa
Norway Unveils Nelson Mandela Monument Celebrating Dialogue, Peace and Unity
On the eve of Nelson Mandela Day, a permanent monument honouring South Africa's first democratic president is drawing international attention from the Arctic city of Tromsø in northern Norway. Named iNkundla—the isiXhosa word for "place of gathering"—the installation was created by internationally acclaimed South African ceramic artist and co-founder of Imiso Ceramics, Andile Dyalvane. Commissioned by the Tromsø Municipality, the monument celebrates Nelson Mandela's legacy through a public space dedicated to dialogue, reflection, peace and human connection. For more on this, Peter Ndoro spoke to Andile Dyalvane.
British Council Expert Discusses Multilingualism and Literacy Policy Across Africa
You're listening to The Discourse here on Rise and Shine. We've been discussing the British Council's latest research on language-responsive education. We now turn to the broader debate around language policy, multilingualism and literacy in South Africa and across Africa. Peter Ndoro spoke to Glenn Allies, Head of English and School Education at the British Council South Africa.
British Council Study Explores Language-Responsive Education to Boost Literacy Across Africa RESPONSIVE EDU
It's time now for The Discourse here on Rise and Shine, and this morning we turn our attention to language-responsive education and what it means for improving literacy and learning across Africa's multilingual classrooms. The British Council has released new research exploring how education systems can better respond to diverse language contexts and support better learning outcomes. To discuss the findings and the role of teacher professional development, Peter Ndoro spoke to Vanessa Komiliades, Global Head of Professional Development for English and School Education at the British Council.
Africa Roundup: Daily Update on Africa's Top Stories and Global Developments
Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...
African Arty Beats: This week's top arts, culture and entertainment stories from across Africa
Here's this week's segment of the African Arty Beats.
Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi dies after diabetes-related complications
South African stage and screen actor Seputla Sebogodi, whose career spanned more than four decades, has died after complications related to diabetes. He was widely recognised for his role as Kenneth Mashaba in the long-running television drama Generations and appeared in numerous other productions, including Rhythm City, The River and Scandal. Sebogodi also returned to the stage this year in Black Moon, performed at South Africa's National Arts Festival in Makhanda. Sashin Naidoo reports...
AI-powered platform boosts Tanzania's tourism planning with real-time visitor insights
Artificial intelligence is being used to help strengthen Tanzania's tourism industry by giving businesses and policymakers faster access to visitor insights. Developed by the UN Development Programme in partnership with the Tanzanian government, the Jozani AI platform is designed to improve decision-making and support economic growth on the Zanzibar archipelago. UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in Tanzania, John Rutere, spoke to UN News' Isaiah Steinberg about how the initiative is making a difference.
Africa debates digital sovereignty as satellite internet reshapes the continent's connectivity
On The Discourse this morning, we set our gaze across Africa's borders to talk about something shaping the continent's s future: who controls our internet. From Lusaka to Nairobi, from Windhoek to Accra, satellite internet is landing faster than regulation can keep up. While multinationals such as Starlink promise to close the connectivity gap in rural Zambia and across the continent, it also raises hard Pan-African questions: Who owns the infrastructure in our skies? Can we achieve digital sovereignty when the satellites, the data, and the platforms are foreign? And how do we make sure this new wave of connectivity serves African development goals, not just global business models? To begin the work of answering these vital questions, Built Africa has joined hands with other non-government organisations to convene a virtual gathering where policymakers and experts from Angola to Kenya will discuss everything from Starlink, Digital Sovereignty, to Digital Infrastructure Control in Africa. For a look at what this means for the ordinary African, Peter Ndoro spoke to Sheila Valema-Mumbi, she is a Zambian Digital Transformation and AI Governance Expert and Co-Founder and Managing Director of North Node Consulting Limited
Oxfam Warns Water Shortages and Funding Gaps Threaten DRC's Ebola Response
The humanitarian organisation, Oxfam, is warning that critical shortages of clean water, sanitation and funding are undermining efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The organisation says thousands of people are relying on a single water source located inside an Ebola treatment centre, while overcrowded health facilities and limited community outreach are increasing the risk of further transmission. To discuss the situation, Peter Ndoro spoke to Oxfam's Country Director for the DRC, Dr. Manenji Mangundu...
New Ebola, Marburg Outbreaks Test Africa's Strengthened Public Health and Disease Response Systems
New outbreaks of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and recent Marburg virus cases in Uganda are once again highlighting the importance of global health security. During the COVID-19 pandemic, African institutions led one of the continent's largest public health responses, strengthening vaccine delivery, disease surveillance and regional cooperation. As new health threats emerge, the question is how those investments are shaping Africa's ability to respond today. Peter Ndoro spoke to Constancia Mavodza, Program Head for Health Ecosystems, Research and Development at the Mastercard Foundation.
Nigeria Arrests Head of Fake Presidency Agency in $950,000 Fraud and Forgery Scandal
The head of a bogus government agency set up in the Nigerian president's office has been arrested after weeks in hiding. Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who had presented himself as director general of the purported Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, was detained in the south-western state of Osun State. He ran a fictitious entity that managed to secure a central bank account and an approved budgetary allocation of 950,000 dollars in the national budge. His arrest followed a warrant issued by the Federal High Court in the capital, Abuja, after he failed to appear at a hearing to face charges of forgery and impersonation. President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation into the fake agency a week ago. Peter Ndoro spoke to Bukola Idowu, a civil rights activist in Nigeria and founding executive director of the Kimpact Development Initiative
Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma Amid Health Concerns
The government of Sierra Leone has dropped its treason against former President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested in connection with an attempted coup nearly three years ago. The government says the decision to withdraw the charges was based of the 72 year old former president's ill health. Bai Koroma has always denied involvement in the November 2023 attempted coup when gunmen broke into a military armoury and several prisons, freeing almost 2,000 inmates. To further discuss this, Peter Ndoro spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa
Central Africa Wrap: Aaron Nga'mbi Unpacks the Region's Top Political and Security Developments
We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the Central Africa region. Peter Ndoro spoke to Geopolitical Analyst, Aaron Nga'mbi
High-Level Regional Convening on the Financialisation of Politics in Africa zooms in on political funding
Across Africa, getting elected is becoming an expensive business - and critics warn it's pricing out capable leaders and fuelling corruption. In Accra, Ghana, a major regional convening wraps up tomorrow: the High-Level Regional Convening on the Financialisation of Politics in Africa, bringing together government officials, anti-corruption bodies, electoral experts and civil society to confront the growing role of money in politics. It follows a landmark UN resolution on political finance transparency adopted late last year, and comes as the African Union works on a continental model law on political financing. I spoke to one of the delegates Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development
Africa Roundup: Top stories shaping the continent and world over the past 24 hours
Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead...
Macky Sall returns to Senegal as he seeks government backing for UN secretary-general campaign
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall will return to Senegal this Friday on his first public visit to the country since leaving office. He travels to Senegal to seek a formal endorsement from the current Senegalese government, as he campaigns for the post of U.N. secretary-general. Sall remains a divisive figure in Senegal following his unsuccessful attempt to postpone the 2024 presidential election, a move that triggered deadly protests and was ultimately struckdown by the Constitutional Council. He is expected to meet with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye before leaving Dakar. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Paul Ejime, Global politics and governance analyst
Kenya rights groups warn of rising use of political gangs to intimidate rivals ahead of 2027 polls
Several African nations experience an escalating trend of informal political repression during an election period, where elite actors employ youth gangs, street thugs, and party militias to subvert democratic processes. As Kenya heads to the 2027 general vote, the country's human rights organisations are warning of an alarming rise in the use of hired gangs-commonly referred to as "goons"-by political actors seeking to intimidate rivals, disrupt demonstrations and suppress civic activism ahead of the polls. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Wellington Muzengeza, Independent Journalist, Political Risk Analyst and Author
South Africa's Health Department to oppose court bid to legalise medically assisted dying
South Africa's Department of Health will oppose DignitySA's court application to legalise medically assisted dying - MAiD in the country. The Non-profit organisation's, lodged an application on April 9th at the North Gauteng High Court in the country's capital Pretoria, asking the court to declare the current blanket common-law prohibition unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid on this medical practice. Thuto Ngobeni has the report...
Africa celebrates record FIFA World Cup campaign as nine teams reach the knockout stages
Welcome to the Wednesday edition of The Discourse. This morning, we focus on how African teams have performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, being co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States. The continent has enjoyed its most successful World Cup campaign yet, with a record nine of its ten representatives reaching the knockout stage. To reflect on Africa's performances and what they mean for the global game, we're joined by Mthokozisi Dube, Chief Editor of FARPost, one of Africa's leading football news platforms, which covers the game across the continent and beyond. Mthokozisi covered the tournament across the three host nations before returning to South Africa and he spoke to Peter Ndoro about his experience
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