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Last update: 12 hours agoHantavirus Logistics Shock: The MV Hondius cruise outbreak is still driving global movement controls, with a French woman and an American testing positive as passengers are repatriated and quarantined; South Africa has now traced 97 contacts linked to the case cluster, while WHO stresses the broader public risk stays low. Air Cargo & Capacity: DHL Express rolled out Heavy Weight Express, targeting up to 1,000kg per piece and 3,000kg per shipment, signaling demand for faster, reliable freight for heavier industrial consignments across Sub-Saharan Africa. Infrastructure Finance: South Africa secured a $150m OPEC Fund policy loan to unblock energy and freight bottlenecks, as the country pushes a wider infrastructure drive amid unemployment at 32.7%. Trade & Ports: Ghana delayed revised container charges to July 1 and capped interim fees, while Ghana also faces calls to rethink trade strategy to create jobs. Africa-Forward Diplomacy: Macron and Ruto closed the Nairobi summit with a push to bring Africa’s borrowing-cost bias to the G7, alongside new investment commitments.
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