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** Foreign ownership on the JSE and how its evolved over time ** Minutes of FOMC ( Federal Open Market Committee) meeting to be released tonight ** Real impact of power constraints on the SA economy

Kenya's tourist trade is reportedly hit hard by the cancellation of trips to Kenya by tourists. This follows last week's killings of 148 people at Garissa University. sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Chairperson of Kenya Coast Tourism Association, Mohammed Hersi.

The destruction of heritage monuments such as the Cecil John Rhodes statue at the University of Cape Town and the Paul Kruger statue in Pretoria has sparked widespread debates in the country about their relevance. Various political parties have expressed their views. While others feel that the monuments reminder of the apartheid era, other feel that that they are part of our history and cannot be...

South African authorities are investigating how a 15-year-old Cape Town girl almost joined the Islamic State. The girl was intercepted by authorities as she attempted to make her way to Saudi Arabia. State Security minister David Mahlobo says documents have been found in the girl's room, suggesting that she had been recruited by Isis. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Minister of State Security Da...

Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Senior Researcher on International Crime in Africa Programme Institute for Security Studies, Annelie Botha, who has been doing research on recruitment of young girls by groups such as Islamic State .

With only three hundred meters of allocated land, Mpenjati nude beach in Trafalgar, on the lower south Coast of KwaZulu Natal, is the only official nudist beach in the country. It has attracted people from all over the world. Meanwhile, unhappy residents have called the police to arrest the naturists. Chairman of the KZN Naturist Association, Christo Bothma spoke to Sakina Kamwendo

The Kenyan government has named Mohamed Mohamud as the mastermind behind the gruesome Garissa University hostage attack. Meanwhile threats of more violent attacks looms after Al Shabab militants released a public statement promising more violent attacks. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to our correspondent in Kenya Sarah Kimani

The SANDF has defended its decision to acquire new VIP jets for President Jacob Zuma and his cabinet. Government officials will have at least three new VIP jets for international commitments before the end of the year. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to defence analyst Helmut Rohmer-Heitman

Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party has expelled former vice president Joice Mujuru, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to our our correspondent in Zimbabwe Shingai Nyoka

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has introduced a new law that requires children under the age of three to be strapped into a car seat when travelling in a car. Arrive Alive Research Data and Statistics indicate that seat belts reduce the chances of being killed by 40 to 50 percent for drivers and passengers in the front-seat, and by about 25 percent for passengers in the back seat. Sakina Kamwendo...

As thousands of motorists are preparing to take to the roads for the Easter long-weekend, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) has declared a strike against PT Operations, the company contracted to operate certain highway toll gates on the N1 and N2. Satawu members are demanding an increase in wages and free transport to work among other things. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Li...

1. Asian stocks rose for the first time in six days, with industrial shares leading gains 2. Japanese New Pension regulations causes industrial action in major towns 3. India extends deadline to corporates to increase the directorship of women in their companies 4. Thursdays Investment Tip: “Easter Weekend Trends”

Cape Town motorists are expected to pay almost three times more for their e-tolls than those in Gauteng. This is if the South African National Roads Agency's Winelands' N1 and N2 e-toll project goes ahead. Chairperson of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peter Hugo says he is concerned about the findings in the processes of this tender procurement….Sakina Kamwendo spoke to him and Sanral'...

With Eskom facing a myriad of challenges which include a management crisis, lack of capacity, and maintenance backlogs, the one person most South Africans would like to hear from now, is the person in charge of the power utility's affairs - Minister of Public Enterprises, Lynne Brown. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the Minister .

Traffic is expected to increase on major roads across the country from today ahead of the Easter weekend. The N1 north is expected to see heavy traffic as thousands of ZCC congregants head to Moria in Limpopo for the Easter service. The N3 to Kwazulu-Natal and the N4 to Mpumalanga are also expected to be heavily congested and will be monitored by traffic officials. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Simon Z...

Supporters of Mohammadu Buhari are celebrating his victory in the presidential Nigerian election. Accepting defeat the outgoing president, Goodluck Jonathan, asked those unhappy with the result, to respect the constitutional process. Incoming Nigerian President, Mohammadu Buhari has commended Jonathan for conceding defeat. Buhari has called on Nigerians to put emotions aside and become one nation...

Eskom's newly appointed acting chairperson, Ben Ngubane, has denied that his appointment was a political one. Ngubane was appointed after Zola Tsotsi agreed to step down as chairperson of the beleagured power utility's board. In the past month, Eskom CEO Tshediso Matona, and three executives were suspended and now Tsotsi has resigned leaving a leadership vacuum at the utility. Ngubane's reputation...

1. Asia Stocks Trim Best Quarter Since 2013 as Energy Shares Drop 2. Japan's Industrial Output Drops, Adding to Signs of Weakness 3. German Economy Finds New Fuel as It Reaps Benefits of QE

COSATU's central executive committee will decide on the fate of its embattled general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi when it holds its special meeting today. The meeting wanted to hear from Vavi why he boycotted the last meeting and his response to the forensic audit on the sale and purchase of the old and new COSATU buildings. Vavi decided to respond to the media - daring the CEC to fire him. He has e...

Eskom chairperson, Zola Tsotsi, says he is ready to make his presentation before the power utility's board at a meeting today. Eskom's board held a meeting last week in which Tsotsi's future was supposed to have been decided. The meeting was subsequently postponed to today. This followed Tsotsi's announcement of the suspension of four Eskom executives including CEO Tshediso Matona. Tsotsi says the...

• US interest rate outlook. • The Greek Banks are in the spot light again. • The million dollar question – What is the outlook for oil. -

1. Asian stocks fell for a second day, adding to the biggest daily drop in almost two months, as industrial shares led declines 2. South Africa's rand extended losses against the dollar following the MPC unchanged rates decision 3. Google Agrees to Pay New CFO Ruth Porat $70 Million by 2016

Nigerians go to the polls on *tomorrow, whoever the electorate vote in has several challenges ranging from insecurity, corruption, high inflation and unemployement. One pressing need for the country's economy is electricity. Half of the country's population has no access to electricity and those who have it experience long black outs. At the moment, Africa's largest oil producer is facing an acute...

** RESERVE BANK MEETING YESTERDAY- WHAT WERE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS? ** US JOBLESS CLAIMS - MUCH BETTER THAN EXPECTED ** TODAY WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO US GDP DATA THAT WILL BE OUT THIS AFTERNOON AND WHY IS THAT IMPORTANT TO SOUTH AFRICA ?

Sandile Memela, spokesperson of the Department of Arts and Culture says the decision to remove the Rhodes statue cannot be decided by the University of Cape Town. Memela says the students are within rights to demand that the statue of Rhodes be be removed; however they as the department of Arts and Culture have received any formal request