14 August-8am news

# Inflation Rises to 4.4% in July.... # Government Institutions Pension Fund Approves 5% Disability Benefit Increase.... # South AfricaPresident Backs Independent Transmission Company ..... # Uganda Keeps Key Lending Rate at 9.75%......PLUS #In the U.S, Scott Jennings Emerges as Frontrunner for White House Press Secretary

# Local Firms Encouraged to Boost China Exports... # NamRA Campaign Targets Online Shoppers and Small Importers.... # South Africa’s ANC Vows Tougher Action on Municipal Corruption ..... # Technology and Reserves Could Cushion Global Food Supply ......PLUS #In America, Leavitt to Leave White House Press Role…

# NamRA Launches Customs Education Campaign.... # Domestic Businesses Urged to Tap China Zero-Tariff Deal.... # South Africa Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation ..... # Zimbabwe Declares Disaster After Lake Kariba Boat Capsizes ......PLUS # US Media Groups Sue Trump Over Truth Social Subscription Service

# Kunene Committee Flags Triple V Mining.... # Former Minister Shifeta Addresses Sandpiper Project.... # In S.A, Rise Mzansi Calls for New Economic Approach..... # Libya Oil Refinery Hit by Drone Strike ......PLUS #In the U.S, Trump Faces Backlash Over Vaccine Order.

# Former Environment Minister Shifeta Backs Sandpiper... # Kunene Mining Activities Under Scrutiny.... # DA Warns of Rising Unemployment in South Africa..... # Lungu Dispute Shapes Zambia Election......PLUS # Rescuers Race to Find Survivors in Colombia