2 July-7am news

Amupanda pushes for a new political consensus forum, over 900 arrested in South Africa's anti-migrant protests, plus the UN's first global scientific assessment on AI. Also: B2Gold's N$50 million school investment, 50 young African scientists selected for a top fellowship.

#: Petrol and Diesel Prices Slashed in New Adjustment.... # Stronger First-Quarter Local Economic Growth Recorded as Inflation Eases.... # South Africa: Madlanga Commission Says Feroz Khan Unable to Testify Due to Condition..... # Uganda Confirms Isolated Marburg Virus Case During Ebola Surveillance ......PLUS # In the U.S, Trump Rejects…

NAMCOR makes history with the appointment of Victoria Sibeya as its sixth Managing Director, while Rhino Resources confirms an oil-bearing reservoir offshore Namibia, bolstering confidence in the Orange Basin's potential. Meanwhile, South Africa's immigration protests continue to disrupt cross-border traffic, with police making arrests following looting incidents nationwide.

Fuel prices drop sharply from Friday as Namibia's Airports Company launches its first aviation security training course and MTC hands the NAMAs over to government after a decade. South Africa's Constitutional Court clears a landmark rand-rigging case against global banks, the UN warns the DRC Ebola outbreak could cost Africa…

NAMCOR makes history with its sixth Managing Director as Kunene Regional Council's salary dispute exposes an unlawful appointment, while South Africa's Ramaphosa reshuffles cabinet and demotes Steenhuisen. Plus, China rejects blame for the EU's economic woes, and the DRC Leopards gear up for a historic World Cup clash against England.