Approximately 65,000 patients in Bata are without antiretroviral medications. Diario Rombe attributes the shortage to the Ministry of Health and Infrastructure, led by Dámaso Mitoha Ondo’o Ayekaba.
Why it mattersThe lack of medication increases the risk of death for patients who cannot maintain their viral suppression treatment.
A secret contract involving 1,000 tons of gold and a $30 million bank guarantee is allegedly controlled by a relative of Constancia Mangue. Diario Rombe reports the operation functioned outside ordinary state controls.
Why it mattersThe existence of an unregulated gold trade circuit bypasses official state revenue and oversight mechanisms.
Prime Minister Manuel Osa has ordered inspections of notary offices after detecting gaps in tax collection. The order followed economic report presentations from the ministries of Justice, Cult, Human Rights, and Foreign Affairs.
Why it mattersIncreased oversight of notaries aims to recover missing government funds and close loopholes in national revenue collection.
The Scientific Committee has approved the strategic documents for the fifth population census and the first agricultural census. The validation took place at the Ministry of Finance, Budgets and National Planning.
Why it mattersThese statistical operations provide the data necessary for the government to plan infrastructure and resource allocation for farmers.
A proposed Media Law includes the creation of a practical institute for Information Sciences. The government detailed the plan to deputies as a mechanism to strengthen journalist training.
Why it mattersThe institute will establish formal standards for the professional training and certification of journalists in the country.