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On Daybreak Africa: The Pretoria High Court has ordered a 12-month extension to Zimbabwe Exemption Permits, which were to expire on Friday. The Minister of Home Affairs earlier extended the permits by six months, but the court has nullified his decision. Plus, a civil society view of Sierra Leone’s quick presidential swearing in. People with albinism in Malawi call for an end to attacks. Kenyan traders sue over claims Chinese businesses are illegally undercutting prices. A Zimbabwean opposition politician says a year in jail hardened his resolve to fight for justice. For this and more, stay tuned to Daybreak Africa!

African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga to Juju, Hip Life to Bongo Flava, Bubu to Soukous and more, host David Vandy has his finger on the pulse of the hottest African music and related issues today.

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.

On Thursday’s show we hear from Progress Moyo, a representative of Zimbabwe's “Gems,” the Southern African nation's national netball team that hopes to sparkle at the World Cup set to be held in Cape Town South Africa for the first time from July 29 to August 6. This and other sports related updates on today’s Sonny Side of Sports!

Africa News Tonight is a lively news magazine show featuring VOA correspondent reports, interviews with African officials, opposition leaders, NGOs and human rights activists. News feature stories look at science and technology, environmental issues, humanitarian topics, and the African diaspora.