to climb and almost a decade south africa's economy is back in shrinking mode we'll go live to johannesburg for the latest also coming up taking the problem with waste to an entirely new level india's tallest mountain is on course to rise higher and the world famous touch my home. welcome to do business africa i'm chris coburn berlin good to have you with us the biggest economic decline in almost a decade is worrying political and business leaders in south africa the country's economy contracted 3.2 percent in the 1st quarter now south africa's economy has already shrunk by the largest amount in a decade largely due to a decline in manufacturing and mining it's a major blow to president cyril ramaphosa who was reelected only a few weeks ago among his election promises a pledge to fight corruption and create jobs so far though his efforts to close the poverty gap have failed unemployment remains stubbornly high with one in 5 people out of work and while the country has posted robust growth in the past those times appear to be over in the 1st 2 quarters of last year the south african economy

this new edition of our environmental magazine show eco africa i'm going to go coming to you from johannesburg south africa joining me in west africa most specifically in nigeria is our host and team so what's up in lagos anti. all fine here and thankful asking z. i mean did am now type of way now it's my pleasure to greet you all our viewers we have an interesting entertaining show put together just for you starting with a report on aus in kenya but that's all. find out how me and children generate electricity while playing. check out on urban gardening projects in berlin . and see what the government is doing to combat poaching. is there anyone out there who has not wished they could turn their heads almost all busy the way around like the owls an interesting feature they have sadly in parts of the world out often fall prey to superstition in africa for instance their population has been falling for yes but that's changing now in kenya thanks to local conservationists for what we see people are starting to wise up to the front but also serve a useful purpose. owns a fascinating and secretive

in johannesburg south africa and as always i'm joined by mike charmaine colleague n.t. the n.t. hello 0. of the fossil park in lagos nigeria and i'm looking forward to the show this week we celebrate some people who deserve to be celebrated ordinary citizens who through the actions do the a bit to protect the environment so let's take a look. a young inventor from tanzania shows how renewable energy and change village life for the better. nigerian activists demonstrates that art and the environment good. i mean south africa ellens are being moved back into their natural habitat to the benefit of the enviro. hazy do you know that almost half of all the plastic produced in the world is used just once and then thrown away that's an alarming fact and we need to find solutions fast before the world drowns in plush ticks and not only that empty experts say plastic also contributes to global warming from the production to their disposal they are responsible for the emission of huge amounts of greenhouse gases and that is keeping us from achieving global climate goals so it's good that

you from lagos nigeria yes the fossil park and with me today is my colleague all the way from johannesburg a.z. are you doing today hey nancy i'm doing just great thanks and hello to all you of us. on today's program we've got a wonderful report for right here and south africa about the important role livestock herds can play in maintaining biodiversity but there's more of course. we had to tunis here to see what's being done to protect our so that. we learn how an army of insects can provide excellent pest control. and that lives are unique as fingerprints all snowflakes. if you head out into the open country here in south africa you can't help but notice the thousands of kilometers of fencing that cuts across the land intended to contain herds senses actually have a devastating effect on the environment not only are there deadly traffic wildlife the also prevent livestock from roaming free which leads to all the grazing and lends degradation summer it is and now reversing this trend spading an ecological revolution. with them lives took on to the great plains in central south africa the

presenting the program from johannesburg the reports on today's program will take us all over the african continent and a bit of europe to have a quick look at what's coming up. we'll be looking at home. care about the quad investing back home in germany that wants to like some remote areas of nigeria and. it is in this. nearly every day there is news about all the species going extinct directly or indirectly to human behavior but surely one of the coolest and a necessary seventies is the illegal wildlife trade of course reports takes us to cameroon so conservation education center dedicated to helping vulnerable and endangered species. i knew a rival takes in his surroundings the wildlife center in coming this african group was brought in by a local practice the sanctuary encourages newcomers a fast place inquire and. then kids give keys to texting to be examined back to movements mane of the parents the sea conditions read in the sights injured on their feet to prevent them from flying head veterinarian john and young explains how the bugs get here with. 2 sources. sujoy i meant for aut

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it's headquartered in johannesburg and has 17 countries under its belt it also has a huge leading customer base with almost 171000000 people signed up compared to ed tells 99000000 or the mobile phone is a life changer on lake victoria it's many islands mostly accessed by small canoes cutting ugandan communities off from banking services one mobile money agent is changing that. with over $85.00 violence. africa's largest lake. one of its major islands called has a number of small businesses but one of them stands out. inside this one square meter both is an agent how phone and the records spoke to complete a workstation. she handles mobile phone transactions with millions of uganda shillings. so what do when i'm in the people's bank and i've been able to become one because i am trusted with. howlett just clientele is made up of fishermen every day the cup just huge amounts of fish that gets them exchanging money bridge larry but many never go to the bank. the only bank we have is not very far so i use it all the time because it has specific working hours. but i just want you so i use mobil

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thanks so much for joining us from johannesburg. now a close ally of russian president vladimir putin says the arrest of an investigative journalist on drug charges is a very bad story the comments by a volunteer. the speaker of russia's upper house of parliament has added to concerns about even and killing off the rest of his supporters say he's been framed and that most media have backed him into doing kremlin friendly outlets ulanoff is known for his work exposing corruption. and in bolivia protesters opposing president even morality his bid for a 4th term have marched in the capitol police have removed protesters near the electoral headquarters in 201651 percent of voters rejected marar as his proposal to end term limits now his decision is in rallying the opposition against him they compare morale as to venezuela's president nicolas maduro he's been in power since 200-2006 libya's constitution last president to 72 consecutive terms. government activists have called for more protests in kazakhstan against what they say was a rig

initiatives big project and dedicated people thanks for joining us on the phone so long from here in johannesburg and see you next time see all the best on a good bye also for me i hope you'll tune in again next week for another edition of the show in the meantime please visit us on our web pages and media handles. signing off from the fossil park in lagos nigeria. it's going to. be. much. more. climate change. the state ability. environmental. globalization. biodiversity species conservation exploitation you know already. human rights displacement to. the global empire to a local action. on. global 3000. i'm not laughing at the germans but sometimes i am but most are laughing with the german people german i think deep into the german culture. muted seem to take this grandma there to you just it's all there who they know hi rachel join me to meet the germans on the golf course. and the fact that the back of their. the fs. or 1st. go up. the ladder. club was. a guy who has family and warner. and i will call you and. i will call. the metaphor. or they're my i want. well we're arming cattle on local

has moved the sport off the streets and into venues events like wheels and smoke in the south of johannesburg popping up across the country. one star of the scene is dealing browett is a key he draws excited she is from the crowd as he spins he's caught as close to them as possible and he always wins the competition little well we're burning now it's. the people and families and their gives one of the got to see their favorites one of. them or not more or less idols than scorning a. winning it's a good starting to get recruits for the family game the youngsters they want to be with. all those spinning still takes place illegally on the streets the truly wild days are no longer on today it's seen as a legitimate sport in south africa and is performed much more. safely in proper venues you can even sign up for a spinning course like here at the sweater drifting academy this is the training ground of the spinola be muggles a female only spinning crew they're determined to prove that these kind of sport isn't just for bad boys. but i've been trying to take away all that. stigma that is built into

initiatives big project and dedicated people thanks for joining us i'm speaking so long from here in johannesburg and see you next time see all the best on a good bye also for me i hope you'll tune in again next week for another edition of the show in the meantime we've received us on our web pages and media handles. signing off from the fossil park in lagos nigeria. good. god i'm going to be much. the same boat enjoys cost. even heidi klum is peanuts fashion. photographer dandenault gets close to the stocks. by selling what they come in a preference stocks. 30 minutes on d w. s early look interest guy function is booming capital i love berlin the scope of the multicultural metropolis you know your remarks series the banana bonus money like trying something new and i love featuring one show once a day certainly looks like the toughest waistline to meet the spices of 50 nations 50 story. and 50 very personal tips on berman's very best features. good. greenwood kong d.w. . so what you'd have to get through the bundesliga break without a football 6 think again. defeat the women's world cup. with suc

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interior as well as the north we're going to sing harare with a nice day for you at 24 degrees johannesburg maybe a few clouds at 19 but over here towards durban things improve for you with sunny conditions on friday at 20 degrees there. the weather. data and. i really want to get down to the reality where on line. with our global federation it is really hard to get a pilot or if you join us. this is a dialogue everyone has a voice to talk to us in our live you tube chat and you too can be. joining the global conversation on our. top stories here on al-jazeera the un is putting. on the escalation of violence this week also announces closing its embassy doctors say the latest military crackdown is that more than a 100 people. notice the talks will continue on thursday in washington where mexican officials are trying to prevent a 5 percent president warning the taxes will come into force at mexico doesn't stop illegal immigration and group of u.s. senators is trying to block weapons sales to saudi arabia the united arab emirates and jordan bypass congress last month by declaring an emergency

today's decision was watched closely by campaigners across africa, as milton nkosi reports, from johannesburgcheers of jubilation in cheers ofjubilation in botswana ‘s capital. today in the country ‘s high court, where judges capital. today in the country ‘s high court, wherejudges unanimously overturned laws banning homosexuality that have been in place since the 60s. saying they we re place since the 60s. saying they were in conflict with the country ‘s constitution. and it was a matter of human dignity. 0utside constitution. and it was a matter of human dignity. outside the court, campaigners gathered to celebrate the landmark ruling they have been fighting for. we are here to support ourselves after winning the case. we are here today come we say we are making history so that people may know who we are and we can express that feeling and express that love. i fell at right now this is the first step. my will have to be done so first step. my will have to be done so people get to feel the change, see the change and be part of the change. this landmark ruling in botswa na change. this landma

winds could provide a little bit of rain showers across much of the area but over here towards johannesburg it is going to be a dry day a cool day at 15 degrees there and then as we go towards monday a little bit better in terms of temperature but harare a nice day at 23. they wanted $43000000000.00 with the weaponry that was 6. interim if. there is no and in because there's always a small. government. in essence we in the united states have privatized the ultimate public function your shadow on al-jazeera. welcome back you're watching our just the time to recap on headlines now ethiopia's chief of defense is being shot dead in the capital at this haboob general's conan was gunned down on the same day that was filed to attempt on a regional government leader and on harvest day. the worst president says that he only stopped strikes against iran for now military action is still an option the u.s. is imposing additional sanctions against iran which will go into effect on monday. but it isn't turkey's largest city a stumble of been casting their ballots in a controversial rerun of this year's e

in the right direction yet or not all right thank you very much for your time this hour live in johannesburg howard film an analyst and body language expert could take. one of britain's largest way smallest confirms now has been convicted for attempting to send contaminated rubbish to china 7 shipping containers were stopped after the you can vironment agency find they contained high school waste instead of paper for recycling the inspector said the rubbish gave off a pungent vomit like smell picking up the story for a short. ever wondered what happens to your rubbish at the end of the day or where those carefully placed for cycling in several bins actually ends up well for you is much of it was being shipped off to less developed countries china in particular but now it looks like the tight is turning. now it turns out that the u.k. firm has been caught red handed trying to use this as a loophole to export contaminated with cereals this company a big waste services has been convicted after a spot check discovered a host of unsanitary items amongst the $725.00 ton load contain his that would

today's decision was watched closely by campaigners across africa, as milton nkosi reports, from johannesburgation in botswa na's capital, gaborone. today in the country's high court, three judges unanimously overturned laws banning homosexuality that have been in place since the ‘60s, saying they were in conflict with the country's constitution and it was a matter of human dignity. outside the court, campaigners gathered to celebrate the landmark ruling they have been fighting for. we are here to support ourselves and to rejoice after winning the case. that's why we are here today, and we say now we are making the history, so that people may know who they are and express their feelings and express that love, because god talks about love. i feel like right now this is actually like the first step. this will have to be done now, so that people like, get to feel the change, see the change and be part of the change. this landmark ruling in botswana has been closely followed right across the african continent. particularly right here in south africa. the question is, will it have a domino effect?

interior as well as the north we're going to be seeing her r 8 with a nice day for you at 24 degrees johannesburg maybe a few clouds at 19 but over here towards durban things improve for you with sunny conditions on friday at 20 degrees there. capturing a moment in time. snapshots of other lives. other stories. providing the clips into someone else's work. inspiring documentaries from impassioned filmmakers and the front lines i feel like i know what i have to prove. witness on al-jazeera. welcome back if you come out of our top stories here this hour the u.n. is putting some of that stuff from sudan off to an escalation of violence early this week the u.k. has also announced just closing its embassy doctors say the latest military crackdown has left more than a 100 people dead. emergency talks will continue on thursday in washington where mexican officials are trying to prevent a 5 percent tariff doesn't trump is warning the taxes will come into force if mexico doesn't stop illegal immigration. and a group of u.s. senators is trying to block weapon sales to saudi arabia the united arab emirates

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seeing some clouds mostly along the eastern seaboard temperatures a little bit cooler here for johannesburg at 1000 degrees and durban in 1000 degrees but we are going to lose those clouds as we go toward saturday temptress come up to about 21 degrees there but cape town we're all going to see a nice day for you with a temperature of about 80 degrees and sunny. a natural resource that's gone on top for more than 2 decades. of. years before israel has found its own. 0 world tells the untold story of gaza's un exploited gas fields guzzle of the only miming the us of the palestinian so it's a lot of money and how this valuable resource could have transformed palestinian lawyer. because the gas deal on al-jazeera. hello again i'm mr a reminder of the news the south african union has suspended sudan over the military joint has cracked down on protesters the health ministry has denied reports that 108 people were killed claiming just 61 deaths. an attack on 4 oil tankers off the u.a.e. last month was most probably carried out by state actor that's what the u.n. security council has been told by t

winds pick up as well up towards harare it is going to be a nice day for you at 20 degrees and for johannesburg it is going to be a little bit chilly attempt to there of 14 with clouds in your forecast and cape town and i stay at 60. the weather center i always. do next because my. change the society by tackling women socially shoes. in its 1st episode so books discovers the drama behind the scenes as it reduces take the hardships facing the mothers of disabled children. by broadcasting the well. hello again i'm. reminded of the news this hour u.s. president donald trump has imposed what he's calling a hard hitting new sanctions on iran's leadership russia says the new measures are illegal. says the decision to impose new restrictions means an end to diplomacy with washington trump is putting more sanctions foreign minister mohammad job at the reef is expected to be blacklisted. and the u.s. will unveil its middle east peace plan and a meeting in bahrain later on tuesday protests have taken place across the palestinian territory grows against what president trump has called the deal of the cent

day here on monday maybe getting a little bit cooler and rainier as we go towards tuesday but johannesburg is going to be seeing a clear day at 16 and enter the repo it is going to be rainy the temperature of $22.00 degrees there. this is a dialogue reading about it for us and staying at it on international media and on t.v. a pressure to stop its competition with skepticism because there's a lot of it on my everyone has a voice we are being taken advantage of just because we're a small community without any network just each health join the global conversation on al-jazeera all they want to do is start the debate the same kind of debate that we have here in the street. when the news breaks the protesters and the steadily building that's. when people meet to be you know in need it must be a new way of getting home plate to move. on the story needs to be told. al-jazeera has teens on the ground to remove the old women documentaries and light names on air and online. this is the news from al-jazeera these are the top stories turkey's ruling ak party candidates has conceded defeat in the mayo

winds pick up as well up towards harare it is going to be a nice day for you at 20 degrees and for johannesburg it is going to be a little bit chilly attempt to there 14 with clouds in your forecast and cape town and i stay at 60. al-jazeera wild. i meet some extraordinary women. who are making things happen that way. before knowing their daily struggle to survive. for their families to thrive. swimmin street silent is on al-jazeera. and again i'm. reminded of the news this hour iran has accused the us of closing the channel of diplomacy forever after president on trump imposed new sanctions on tehran leadership russia says the new measures are illegal. and washington will unveil the economic part of its middle east peace plan has a meeting in bahrain lay said on tuesday protests have taken place across the palestinian territory as anger grows against what president has called the deal of the century. and the general behind the failed coup in ethiopia i'm horror region has been shot dead by government forces trying to capture him for senior officials were killed during the attempt to overthrow

capital $1000.00 degrees as we go from tuesday and harare it is going to be a nice day at 24 but johannesburg is going to be 21 and durban with sun in your forecast at 27. cricket's biggest total has come to england's a wild 6 way tell me tell you 11 venues. can australia the friendly charge for a good funding win a world cup tie with al-jazeera for all the lightest of the $29.00 so you cricket wild card. $150000000.00 trees disappear every year into the clothing that we all wear from uk cycling to save the forests the famous yellow dress fade from blue jeans. to conserving the well winning wetlands. world's global bird migration watch right where we are the basic discovered a treasure trove it is one of the most special low clouds on the planet. ecosystems in the night on al-jazeera. hello again the top stories on the al-jazeera news hour the death toll from violence in sudan's capital has risen to 13 many more injured after a heavily armed paramilitary soldiers opened fire on a protest camp outside the military gentles headquarters in heart to. protest leaders have called for a general stri