Nova 1035 - Sunrise
6 - 10 AM on NOVA 1035...Chat, interviews, news and sport and the best music of the last 40 years...
Would you make use of public transport if it was safe and reliable?
The City of Cape Town has revised their strategy to disincentivise single-occupant car trips so I wanted to know if you would shift to public transport if it was safe and reliable where you are.
Eco Geek - 04 August 2026
A four-year study of nearly 2,800 Australians found that recycling, greener diets, and other personal climate choices do not seem to distract people from supporting major environmental reforms.
Eco Geek - 03 August 2026
Six rhinos orphaned by poachers nearly a decade ago have each given birth to calves in the wild after years of rehabilitation.
David talks to Ken Mwathe, BirdLife International's Policy, Climate & Communications Coordinator for Africa
BirdLife International has marked 15-Year Milestone of Protecting Africa's Vital Sites with the African Site Casework on Emerging Threats Taskforce (ASCET) having safeguarded 35 major sites from damaging developments since 2010.
How much time do you spend on your phone?
A news study has shown that spending excessive time online is associated with higher stress levels, worse mood, and greater neglect of other activities.
Nova Cares - Huis Mearua
Huis Maerua looks after children who have been taken away from their families by the State, providing a loving home environment while catering to their needs, both physical and emotional.
Eco Geek - 31 July 2026
Changing weather patterns are leading to shorter fire seasons in Africa.
David talks to Atmosphere's Managing Member: Sales & Designs, Andimba van Wyk
Back from the Salone del Mobile in Milan, Andimba tells David more about what the trip means.
Eco Geek - 30 July 2026
South Africa’s first purpose-built all-electric game drive vehicle, the Thula ESV, has been unveiled.
The Minister of Works and Transport has got people talking again
Veikko Nekundi has announced a plan to suspend people's licenses for 10 years and, through the introduction of digital license plates, deduct traffic fines directly from violators bank accounts.
Eco Geek - 29 July 2026
Hyundai has teamed up with Healthy Seas to help recycle 'ghost nets'.
Eco Geek - 28 July 2026
Dutch students have created what they believe is the World's first solar-powered ambulance.
David talks to Tauko Shilongo about the Pupkewitz Megabuild Tour de Windhoek 2026
The president of the Namibia Cycling Federation talks about what to expect from the event.
Are there any books you've read that you think were over-rated?
A South African teacher has been less than complimentary about one of the books that has been on the Grade 12 setwork list for ten years.
Eco Geek - 27 July 2026
China has published a new renewable energy roadmap, codifying their energy transition.
Nova Cares - Triglav Trust
The Trust focuses mainly on trapping, sterilizing, and vaccinating cats, also offering homes to those too vulnerable to stay on the streets, and various community activities.
Eco Geek - 24 July 2026
Materials scientists have drawn inspiration from elephants to create tiles that can help cool houses.
David talks to Dewald van Niekerk about his coaching clinics
South Africa's number 1 squash player is in Windhoek to share his knowledge.
Eco Geek - 23 July 2026
A coral reef, long presumed to be dead, has been rediscovered “teeming with life” off the coast of West Africa.
David talks to Telkom's Chief Marketing Officer, Gugu Mthembu
Gugu Mthembu will be facilitating a discussion about "The Next Shift: A Gen Z – Gen Alpha" at this year's Nedbank IMC Conference