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UK says vaccine protects against strain in deadly meningitis outbreak

Today at 12:31 PM, via Daily Maverick

Britain’s health authorities said on Friday that early laboratory analysis had showed the vaccine being offered to students should protect against the strain of meningitis behind an outbreak in southeast England that has killed two people.

PARLIAMENTARY HEARING: Ad hoc committee chair says ‘far-reaching’ recommendations will be made for police reform

Today at 12:13 PM, via Daily Maverick

Now that the parliamentary ad hoc committee on the Mkhwanazi allegations has completed its oral hearings, the work shifts to compiling a report that could make recommendations against MPs and reform oversight on policing in the country. But while South Africans have been engulfed by the information that has played out on screens, the question to ask is, was it worth it?

South Africa asks Nigerian billionaire for help

Today at 11:44 AM, via Daily Investor

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery is being flooded with inquiries as African governments scramble to secure fuel supplies after the Iran war disrupted flows.

Ghana cocoa buyers lack cash despite price cut

Today at 11:25 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Ghana’s licensed cocoa buyers lack the funds to buy beans from farmers despite the government’s recent move to slash the fixed price it sets for the chocolate ingredient, sources at the firms told Reuters.

South Africa’s oldest food producer is booming

Today at 11:17 AM, via Daily Investor

Food producer Premier is expected to report an up to 30% increase in earnings for the 2026 financial year, with developments in the pipeline that set the company up for future success.

South Korea downplays Qatar LNG supply risk after attacks

Today at 11:14 AM, via SowetanLIVE

State-owned QatarEnergy said it will have to declare force majeure on long-term contracts for up to five years for LNG supplies bound for Italy, Belgium, South Korea, and China after the Iranian attacks knocked out 17% of LNG export capacity.

Iran war threatens fresh food price shock across developing world

Today at 11:05 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Disrupted fertiliser shipments and soaring energy prices from the war in Iran are threatening to unleash a fresh food price surge across vulnerable nations, risking a years-long setback as many were recovering from successive global shocks.

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