25 August-7am news

# Ministry OF Agriculture Alerts Public about Fake Tender.... # July Room Occupancy Reaches Post-Covid High.... #In S.A, Matlala Tells Madlanga Commission He Lacks Sufficient Time ..... # South Sudan’s Kiir in South Africa for Talks ......PLUS # US Stocks Fall Ahead of Nvidia Results.

# Direct deals cut medicine costs.... # Pepkor highlights manufacturing hurdles... # South Africa: Ramaphosa vows to restore public trust ..... # DRC and M23 agree peace talks roadmap......PLUS # Trump doubles down as US-Canada trade tensions rise

# Pepkor flags raw material challenge.... # Government saves N$2 billion on medicines.... # South Africa: Ramaphosa unveils ANC local election plan ..... #30 killed in Guinea rubbish collapse ......PLUS # Iran says it is in full-scale war with US

A jet fuel shortage at HKIA reroutes flights through Angola, Ramaphosa hosts Mnangagwa in Pretoria, and Zambia's opposition leader is summoned for questioning. Plus, a US delegation eyes investment in Namibia's minerals and energy sector.

# Fourth Oil and Gas Conference Ends with Focus on Citizen Benefits.... # Trustco Board Survives Second Removal Bid.... # Discovery CEO Calls for Faster Growth to Create Jobs in South Africa ..... # Cameroon’s Biya Returns After 10-Week Absence ......PLUS # U.S. Bond Yields Rise After Treasury Buyback Comments