Drought to deluge: East Africa is bracing for more deadly floo | Bloomberg

Drought to deluge: East Africa is bracing for more deadly floods, as torrential rain after years of biting drought deliver a brutal reminder of the threat posed by extreme weather brought about by climate change. https://bloom.bg/3QtG5ti

Mining antitrust: BHP’s bid for Anglo American stands to reshape the global mining industry if it succeeds, and antitrust authorities from China to South Africa are likely to play as important a role as shareholders in deciding the final outcome. https://bloom.bg/3QvcRu3

Lights on: South Africa is enjoying a rare streak of uninterrupted electricity right before elections, drawing more suspicion than praise in a nation accustomed to daily power cuts. https://bloom.bg/4dm1eQ1

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