insert_link Africa al Qaeda affiliate says it killed 50 Russian Wagner mercenaries in an ambush in Mali An al Qaeda affiliate said it killed 50 Russian Wagner mercenaries and 10 Malian soldiers in an ambush in Mali's northern Kidal region near the border with Algeria on Saturday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group seen by Reuters.The ambush occurred on the same day a Tuareg rebel movement known as the Permanent Strategic Framework for Peace, Security and Development said it had killed and injured dozens of Malian soldiers […] todayJuly 31, 2024 17
insert_link World Israel strikes Beirut in retaliation for Golan Heights soccer pitch attack Israel has confirmed it was behind the missile strike on Lebanon's capital Beirut. Its military says it was a targeted strike against a Hezbollah commander, who carried out the attack at the weekend on the Golan Heights, that hit a soccer pitch. Hezbollah denied involvement in that strike, which killed 12 children and teenagers. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. todayJuly 31, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa Transparent Trade Practices Crucial for Sustainable Growth: S.A’s Trade Minister S.A's Trade, Industry and Competition minister, Parks Tau says transparent trade practices and adherence to development goals are crucial for sustainable growth. He briefed the media on the outcomes of the 21st African Growth and Opportunity Act forum in Washington DC, in the United States which he led alongside one of his deputies, Andrew Whitfield. The other deputy, Zuko Godlimpi, attended the BRICS Trade ministers meeting in Moscow. Tau emphasised […] todayJuly 31, 2024 10
insert_link Africa Sudan’s government conditionally accepts to attend U.S.-sponsored peace talks in Geneva Sudan's government conditionally accepted on Tuesday an invitation to attend U.S.-sponsored peace talks in Geneva, raising hopes that the talks could advance efforts to end a 15-month-old war according to Reuters. The government is aligned with the army in its war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The army has shunned recent bids to restart ceasefire or peace negotiations, with Islamists who hold sway in its ranks calling for a […] todayJuly 31, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia to Host Oil and Gas Conference in August Namibia will hold the Oil and Gas Conference in Windhoek from 20-22 August 2024. The event will gather key players in Namibia's oil and gas sector, along with civil society and the public, to discuss the potential, opportunities, and risks of developing the country's oil and gas industry. Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto. todayJuly 31, 2024 87
insert_link Business / Economics Fuel Prices Hold Steady for August The Mines and Energy ministry has announced that fuel prices will remain the same for August. In Walvis Bay, petrol will continue at N$22.20 per litre, with diesel priced at N$21.57 for 50ppm and N$21.67 for 10ppm. The Ministry's Economist Taramaris Amadhila. todayJuly 31, 2024 27
insert_link Business / Economics 31 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Ohlthaver & List Completes Full Acquisition of Broll Namibia; Rand and Yen Show Market Movements; Oil Prices Rebound Slightly Ohlthaver & List Acquires Full Ownership of Broll Namibia Windhoek, Namibia – The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has solidified its position in the property services sector by acquiring the remaining 49.9% of shares in Broll Namibia from the Broll Property Group (Pty). The deal, which took effect on 1 July 2024, makes O&L the sole shareholder of Broll Namibia. This strategic acquisition underscores O&L's commitment to expanding its footprint […] todayJuly 31, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia NamPol Hunts for Armed Robbers After Otjiwarongo Fuel Station Heist The Namibian Police Force in Otjozondjupa Region is conducting an intense manhunt for five suspects involved in an armed robbery at a fuel station in Otjiwarongo. The incident occurred on Monday between 06 and 06h30 pm, where the robbers, armed with a pistol, machete, and axe, stole over N$246,000. They forced the manager to open the safe and fled on foot. Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha confirmed that the suspects are […] todayJuly 31, 2024 17
insert_link World Son of Mexican crime boss El Chapo pleads not guilty to drug trafficking in USA The son of former Mexican drug lord "El Chapo" has pleaded not guilty to a raft of drug trafficking charges in a United States court. Joaquin Guzman Lopez was arrested in the state of New Mexico last week, after arriving there with another high-profile cartel kingpin. Mitch McCann reports todayJuly 31, 2024 9
