The African penguin which nests along the southern coastline of the continent is under threat because of commercial fishing and oil spills. Emma Hurd reports.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
video--Green Point stadium strike
Hundreds of Green Point stadium construction workers added their voice to the national labour strike today with a protest outside the stadium gates. Like other protesters across the country, they await a result from national negotiations, which includes the demand for a 13% wage increase.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
video--Billions lost in Kenya bribes
Corruption by government officials runs into billions of dollars according to corruption watchdogs in Kenya.
From corruption perpetuated by the elite, to the ordinary Kenyan who has to bribe his/her way through everyday life.
Al Jazeera's Andrew Simmons reports from Kibera, Kenya's largest slum.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Liberation day Rwanda
4th of July marks Liberation day for Rwanda. 15 years ago, the Patriotic army liberated the East African country and marked the end of the horrific genocide. The day is feted nationally every year.
