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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Leonard Witbeen

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Africa

Gabon Reports First H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Since 2022 at Libreville Poultry Market

Reuters reports that Gabon confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a poultry market in Libreville, as reported by the World Organisation for Animal Health. This marks the first occurrence of H5N1 in Gabon since 2022. The H5N1 strain, known for its severe impact on poultry and occasional transmission to mammals, has caused substantial poultry losses worldwide and has recently affected cows in the United States.

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Namibia

Women Trained in Mushroom Cultivation for Sustainable Agriculture Project

The Office of the ||Kharas Governor collaborated with the University of Namibia's Centre of Research Services to conduct a training session focused on cultivating oyster mushrooms. Thirteen women participated in the session led by UNAM researcher ,Fimanekeni Shivute. This initiative is part of a broader integrated agriculture project that includes rice, mushrooms, and vegetables. The overall goal of the project is to promote sustainable farming practices where different crops complement […]

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South Africa

S.A Student Forum Calls for Removal of Ministers Nzimande and Motshekga

The S.A Student Forum 4 Service Delivery calls for the exclusion of the sixth administration the country's Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande and Basic Education Angie Motshekga from the government of national unity cabinet, citing their failures. They propose integrating education ministries and appointing non-political experts to ensure free, quality, decolonised education. The forum’s Nhongo Solo says competent ministers are needed to address dropout rates, unemployment, and […]

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S.A Court Sentences Vehicle Hijacker to 53 Years in Northern KwaZulu-Natal Crackdown

Following a crackdown on cross-border crime in northern KwaZulu-Natal, the Mtubatuba Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Sipho Mhlanga, a vehicle hijacker and smuggler linked to a syndicate transporting vehicles to Mozambique, to 53 years in prison. Mhlanga was found guilty of multiple charges, including murder and robbery. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe announced a joint action plan with Mozambique aimed at curbing such crimes through regular cross-border operations.  

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Africa

Deadly Protests Sweep Kenya as Government Faces Tax Backlash

According to a coalition of rights groups and the police watchdog, one person lost their life and over 200 others were injured during Thursday's countrywide demonstrations against the Kenyan government's proposal to raise $2.7 billion in extra taxes. The coalition, comprising Amnesty International and the Kenya Medical Association among others, reported that police used tear gas and water cannons to scatter protesters in Nairobi, as stated in a joint release […]

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Business / Economics

24 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Business News Roundup: Key Developments in the Financial World

1. Savanna Beef Secures N$150 Million Loan for State-of-the-Art Abattoir Namibia’s Savanna Beef has achieved a significant milestone this month by securing a N$150 million loan. This financing will support the construction of an advanced export abattoir, marking a pivotal moment for the country's beef industry. Facilitated by Cirrus Capital and driven by the Beef Value Chain Forum, this collaborative effort underscores Namibia’s commitment to enhancing its agricultural infrastructure. The […]

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Militia Attacks in Eastern Congo Leave 23 Dead

A militia has killed at least 23 people in recent attacks on several villages in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, local authorities reported on Saturday. The Cooperative for the Development of the Congo, one of the numerous armed groups operating in the conflict-ridden east, perpetrated the killings in Djugu territory on Thursday and Friday, according to two local community leaders who spoke to Reuters.

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