Today’s headlines International: Crude Drops to Three-Week Low as U.S. Growth May Slow (Bloomberg) West Texas Intermediate crude fell to the lowest level in almost four weeks before a government report that may show slowing U.S. economic growth. Germany’s Retail Sales Unexpectedly Declined in June (Bloomberg) German retail sales unexpectedly declined in June, suggesting that doubts about Europe’s economic recovery weighed on consumer spending. Botswana: Batshu commends mines for reduced fatalities (Mmegi) Fatal injuries went down from 10 to two between 1998 and mid-2013, Minister of Labour and Home Affairs Edwin Batshu said last week here at an event to celebrate five million fatality free shifts by Botswana Ash. Namibia: Schlettwein calls for development of retail charter (Namibian) The Minister of Trade and Industry, Calle Schlettwein, has urged the local retail sector to develop a Namibian Retail Charter in order to facilitate the sector’s transformation. South Africa: Jobless tally jumps to new high (Fin 24) The number of South Africans out of work rose to 4.723 million in the second quarter of 2013, Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) said on Tuesday in its Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS). Zambia: Zanaco to Disburse K500 Million Agro Loans (All Africa) ZANACO Bank Plc will this year disburse more than K500 million worth of agricultural loans that will also benefit small-scale farmers, head for customer services and brand management Chana Musakanya has said. (CAM)
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