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UN surrenders Zambian Presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to police

The two, have been under the protection of the UN in Lusaka post Presidential elections on August 13.

Morocco’s OCP, US farmer-owned cooperative plan $450m fertiliser plant in Louisiana 

In June, ​US President Donald Trump authorised a ⁠temporary suspension of certain duties on phosphate ​fertiliser imported from Morocco.

Ghana’s rejection of MTN donation sparks debate over xenophobia response

Ghana’s decision to decline a $1.8 million donation from MTN Ghana intended to support citizens affected by recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa (SA) has triggered debate over whether the move reflects financial confidence, diplomatic sensitivity or political symbolism.

PPI falls to 5.7% due to lower fuel prices: Stats SA 

PPI is considered an indication of where consumer inflation may head in the next six months.

WHO renews Science Council to guide health policy on emerging technologies

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has renewed its Science Council, appointing 21 leading scientists and experts from around the world to help guide the organisation on emerging technologies, scientific breakthroughs and future health challenges.

UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat as Italy drops support for Infantino

UEFA has sought both the withdrawal of the proposal and assurances that similar plans would not be pursued again.