NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Botswana reports outbreak of foot and mouth disease

Foot and mouth is a highly contagious and sometimes fatal disease affecting hoofed animals such as sheep, goats, cattle, buffalo and pigs.

Militant attacks in Africa rise sharply – Control Risks

In West Africa, where 36 percent of the incidents were reported, Nigeria suffered 220 incidents, while Mali had 194 and Cameroon recorded 96.

Mondi says completes acquisition of Egypt's NPP in Egypt

Listed in Johannesburg and London, Mondi has around 100 production sites across more than 30 countries.