#VuesDAfrique with Joelle Muteba

🌾🌍 On #AfricaUpdate with Lulu Gaboo

A new FAO report puts the spotlight on women in agrifood systems and the barriers still holding them back.

From limited access to resources to higher risks of food insecurity, the gaps remain significant.

So what needs to change ...to level the playing field? 👀

#AfricaUpdate

🌍🌐 On #AfricaUpdate with Lulu Gaboo

All eyes on Eswatini 🇸🇿 as Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te makes a key visit, his first to Africa.

With China’s influence growing across the continent, this trip raises bigger questions about diplomacy, alliances and global power... dynamics.

What does this mean for Africa’s position on the world stage? 👀

#AfricaUpdate

Welcome to Africa Update with Lulu Gaboo until 12:00 CAT

[News]

South Africa's National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola says he doesn't understand why he should be charged with alleged criminal kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.

Masemola appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court today and his case was ...postponed to the 13th of next month. On the same day 15 co-accused including Matlala will also appear. Masemola is facing charges related to violating the Public Finance Management Act.

[News]

Scientists at the University of Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents of pollution levels. This as Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks.

Some residents have linked their health issues including breathing ...problems to the pollution. The app known as the South African Consortium of Air Quality Monitoring will be launched later this year.

[ON AIR] Mmatsheko Mosito speaks to Amy Tekie, co-founder of Izwi Domestic Workers Alliance, on the harsh realities facing domestic workers.

Many are working up to 14-hour days, separated from their families, and earning below minimum wage.

#TheJournal #ChannelAfrica ...#domesticworkers

Welcome to The Journal with Mmatsheko Mosito until 12:00 CAT

[ON AIR] Peter Ndoro speaks to Journalist and Team Leader at Grassroot Journalism Kenya, Dennis Beru, about stories making headlines in the East Africa region.

* British oil and gas company -BP, is facing a lawsuit in Kenya
* Commonwealth Special Envoy concludes its visit to ...Tanzania
*Malawi government has suspended the license of a coal mine because of river pollution

#RiseAndShine #EastAfrica