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

FUTURE MEDIA NEWS

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British tech entrepreneur among 6 missing after Sicily yacht sinking

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is among 6 people missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. Lynch co-founded the software firm Autonomy, before selling it to Hewlett-Packard in a multi-billion dollar deal. 15 people were rescued and one person has been confirmed as dead. Our Europe correspondent Giles Gibson has more.  

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South Africa

South Africa’s ban on poultry from the Brazilian state severely impacts local poultry industry

Hume International has reported that South Africa's ban on poultry from the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, has severely impacted the local poultry industry. The ban, effective from this month, restricts imports of poultry produced after June 17. Hume International criticises the blanket ban, noting that it contravenes international trade statutes and could lead to higher food prices. The organisation's, Roy Thomas told SABC News that South Africa, […]

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Africa

DRC to Receive First Mpox Vaccine Doses Next Week Amid Global Health Emergency

Reuters has it that the Democratic Republic of the Congo expects to receive its first mpox vaccine doses by next week, thanks to support from the United States and Japan, according to the Congolese health minister. Last week, the World Health Organization declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years due to the rapid spread of a new variant, clade Ib, across Africa.

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Senegal Establishes Expert Commission to Review and Rebalance Oil and Gas Contracts

Senegal has formed a commission of legal, tax, and energy experts to reassess and potentially renegotiate its oil and gas contracts in the national interest, as announced by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Reuters says, this move follows President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's election victory in March, who has pledged to audit and, if necessary, renegotiate contracts with foreign operators to better serve Senegal's interests.

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Business / Economics

Walvis Bay Corridor Group Warns Diaspora Transport Sector of Mpox Outbreak

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group has issued a warning to the transport and logistics sector abroad about the Mpox outbreak. The group highlights that the outbreak is nearing trading partners in the Southern African Development Community, with cases already reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa. Maria Paulus: Marketing and Communications Manager at the group.  

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AfriForum Applauds Gauteng High Court’s Decision to Block NERSA’s Appeal for Electricity Tariff Hikes

AfriForum has welcomed the Gauteng High Court’s decision to block energy regulator NERSA's appeal for municipal electricity tariff hikes. The court deemed the planned increases unlawful, rejecting NERSA's application. AfriForum’s Morné Mostert emphasises the need for municipalities to submit cost-of-supply studies to justify tariff hikes. He says the court ordered that unauthorised rates be reverted pending submissions reviews:  

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Business / Economics

20 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Trade Imbalance with Brazil, MTN Group’s Losses, NNPC’s Profit Surge, and Currency Market Updates

Namibia’s Trade Imbalance with Brazil Namibia imported goods worth N$789 million from Brazil in 2023, predominantly poultry meat and raw sugar, according to recent data from the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). In contrast, Namibia’s exports to Brazil amounted to only N$13 million, indicating a substantial trade imbalance. NCCI Vice President Patty Karuaihe-Martin emphasized the stark disparity in trade figures, which highlights the need for more balanced trade […]

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