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The 4-6 pm current affairs Drivetime Show is hosted by veteran journalist Shafiq Morton, winner of two Vodacom Awards, and an AfriCAN author’s award. Analytical and thought-provoking, Morton brings his decades of experience as a photo-journalist, historian and broadcaster to the show, added with his unique brand of humour and wit. The show has its own distinct local and global flavour and was nominated for the MTN Awards in 2014 and the Liberty Life Awards in 2016. The 5.10pm interview on Drivetime is its in-depth highlight and has covered stories in over 100 countries. During the show listener participation is encouraged via WhatsApp and SMS.
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EU /Africa relations post-Covid-19

Since 2000, Europe and African leaders have been talking about giving the partnership between the two continents a "new strategic' dimension. In 2007, they reiterated their ambition to come together. So is this the time to add size, scale and speed to EU/ Africa relations post covid-19. On line is…
7 Apr 2020 7AM 8 min

Media Hit Parade

we are back with our weekly Media Hit Parade with Acumen media Director, Tonya Khoury.
6 Apr 2020 12PM 24 min

Refugees in Lebanon at risk of Covid-19

At least 21 Lebanese municipalities have introduced discriminatory restrictions on Syrian refugees that do not apply to Lebanese residents as part of their efforts to combat covid-19. But Human Rights Watch says the move is discriminatory. On line is Researcher in the Refugees and Migrants Division of the HRW, Nadia…
3 Apr 2020 9AM 9 min

Medical staff nedd care during Covid-19

As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the globe, the pressure on medical staff is mounting. To date between 8 and 30 percent of health care professionals have tested for covid-19. This has taken an impact on medical staff. On line is Head of MBA Health care leadership Program at the…
3 Apr 2020 8AM 11 min

Is the Covid-19 the worst crisis since World War Two?

The United Nations (UN) has warned that the coronavirus pandemic is the "worst crisis" to face the world since WW2 as the number of the dead in the US surpassed that in China and other hard hit countries. So is the virus the worst crisis since World War Two? On…
2 Apr 2020 8AM 14 min

Weeky Africa Report

In this week's Africa report, we look at the coronavirus pandemic induced lockdowns in several African countries with Botswana declaring a state of emergency until further notice. Meanwhile on Monday, Africa's most populous nation Nigeria went into lockdown while Zimbabwe, which is already suffering recession, began enforcing a three week…
2 Apr 2020 8AM 9 min

Black businesses to receive funding during Covid-19

The National Empowerment Fund in partnership with the Department of Trade and Competition will provide concessionary loans to black businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. For more is Senior Investment Associate at NEF, Nonfundo Fakude.
1 Apr 2020 12PM 4 min

Lessons to learn from Italy after Covid-19

From South Africa's covid-19 landscape, now we turn to Italy where 812 new deaths were confirmed yesterday , bringing the total number to 11,591, still the highest in the world. However, the latest figures provided by Italian Civil Protection Department showed a clear slowdown in the number of new contagions,…
1 Apr 2020 12PM 26 min

Weekly Economic Report

In this week's report, Moodys' has downgraded SA 's credit ratings to junk with president Ramaphosa vowing the country will still push through in the fight against coronavirus despite the downgrade. In Zimbabwe, the government has reintroduced the use of foreign currencies as a measure to stabilize the economy during…
1 Apr 2020 12PM 13 min

The world before and after Covid-19 cannot be the same

With the coronavirus pandemic now in almost all the countries across the globe, the pandemic is the most significant threat to humanity since the second world war 2. The outbreak of the covid-19 was the crisis foretold. Now the world before this coronavirus and after cannot be the same again…
1 Apr 2020 10AM 8 min

Black Sash concerned about the elderly during grant distribution

As the first social grant payment since the 21 since the 21 day lockdown, Black Sash is concerned that the prevailing conditions could further the spread of the covid-19 to the vulnerable. On line is National Advocacy Manager at Black Sash, Hoodah Abrahams- Fayker.
1 Apr 2020 10AM 7 min

Land Day commemoration suspended amid lockdown in Palestine

Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip has cancelled mass rallies planned for today amid concerns about the spread of coronavirus in the densely populated territories. The rallies were called for March 30 to mark the second anniversary of the "Great March of Return", which has prompted weekly protests by Palestinians…
31 Mar 2020 9AM 17 min

Moodys sends SA into junk status

Moodys has become the last of three rating agencies to downgrade South Africa credit rating to junk. The agency said the main driver for the downgrade was the continued deterioration in fiscal strength and weak growth. On line is Senior Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine
31 Mar 2020 9AM 9 min

Amnesty International condemns SANDF brutality during lockdown

Amnesty International has called on the security forces patrolling the streets during lockdown to avoid using excessive force when dealing with members of the public. Recent reports suggest SANDF and SAPS have allegedly used force during lockdown operations. On line is Media and Content Manager at Amnesty International, Mienke Steytler.
31 Mar 2020 9AM 12 min

Middle East Report with MEE

In this week's Middle East Report, we look at the Covid-19 roundup as Gaza prepares for the worse amid blockade and lack of resources. In Saudi Arabia, the royal hospital has been shut down after doctors tests positive for covid-19, while entry and exit of flights have been banned form…
30 Mar 2020 9AM 29 min

Risk factors for vulnerable during lockdown

The number of coronavirus pandemic is rapidly increasing around then world, and in South Africa, two deaths have been registered. The country is now under lockdown. But what are the risk factors for the vulnerable? On line is Researcher and Lecturer, Research Alliance for Disaster and Risk Reduction at Stellenbosch…
30 Mar 2020 9AM 10 min
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