Aug. 15 Israel-Hamas Talks; US Recession Fears Ease | Horizons Middle East & Africa 08/09/2024

The US, Qatar and Egypt call for a new round of cease-fire talks on August 15th; as the region braces for a possible attack by Iran, American F-22 fighter jets arrive in the Middle East. Also on the show: Asian shares extend the rebound on Wall Street, after signs of resilience in the US labor market ease recession fears; and Mideast supermarket chain Spinneys 2Q profit jumps 22% year on year, despite the Red Sea conflict resulting in products taking almost double the time in transit. Guests include Paul Gambles, MBMG Group Co-Founder & Managing Partner; Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, South African Minister in the Presidency; and Sunil Kumar, Spinneys CEO.

00:00 Intro
05:17 Middle East: US, Qatar, Egypt call for renewed cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas; USAF in region
10:48 Paul Gambles, MBMG Group Co-Founder
18:34 Big Take: US battleground states key to election
27:15 Investigation: Congo's elite benefit from money intended for national IDs
32:16 Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, South African Minister in the Presidency
34:56 Sunil Kumar, Spinneys CEO
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