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Sport · 2026-09-04

Football Federation Reacts to Health Minister's Travel Ban

The Seychelles Football Federation has responded after the Minister of Health ordered the team not to travel to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Federasyon Foutbol Sesel announced its reaction today following a directive from the Minister of Health yesterday. The order prevents the Pointe Larue team, known as 'Bazar Brothers', from traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo for a scheduled match.

The 'Bazar Brothers' were slated to play their first match in the preliminary round of the Confederation Cup on Sunday, September 6. The federation's response comes after the health minister's decision, which impacts the team's participation in the continental competition.

This decision by the health ministry directly affects the team's ability to compete in the upcoming preliminary round of the Confederation Cup. The federation has now publicly addressed the situation following the minister's order.

Why it mattersThe Bazar Brothers football team is affected by being prevented from traveling to play a match in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Business · 2026-09-04

Former DRDM Director Knew of Explosives at CCCL Site

Robert Ernesta stated that all relevant partners were aware of explosives stored in containers at the Civil Construction Company Limited facility.

Robert Ernesta, former director general of the disaster risk and management division, confirmed that stakeholders knew about explosives present at the Civil Construction Company Limited (CCCL) site in Providence. The explosives were being kept in containers on the company's premises.

Ernesta's statement indicates a prior awareness among involved parties regarding the hazardous materials. The specific nature of the explosives and their intended use or origin were not detailed in the provided information. The location at CCCL, Providence, was identified as the storage site.

This disclosure raises questions about safety protocols and communication channels concerning potentially dangerous materials stored within commercial facilities. The extent of the 'partners concerned' and their roles in managing or overseeing the explosives remains unclear from the initial report.

Why it mattersInvestors may be concerned about the storage of explosives at a construction company, potentially impacting operational safety and regulatory compliance.

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