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You must of missed me desperately these last 4 or 5 months steve-o having no one to bully
people like you are called neurotic - they feed off insults and put-downs, because they feel elevated whenever they do - thus , commenting on my losing money is a 'thrill' for you (think Donald Trump)
you should seek help , or religion , or better yet both - cause it ain't healthy laughing at your own jokes and drinking your own cool aid day after day...
Now you come to mention it you muppet…
And also “but whatever monies you hope I lost on Centamin”
At what point in my post did I say I “hope” you’d lost on centamin? Did I use the word hope?
Correcting your inaccurate posts here on centamin is so easy, the phrase withe words- candy, taking, baby, from, a and like springs to mind. Now even someone with your demonstrable lack of intelligence should be able to work that one out :-).
Heyho, maybe one day you’ll surprise. And actually post something or use, or at best accurate hehe.
Who else do you b*tch about lady ? get a life
Yet again to prove your lack of the most basic of abilities to read.
Your use of the word “exclusive” is incorrect as I comment on many others.
Equally I didn’t say “ignoring your posts” I said “ignoring some of your posts”.
Buy heyho, some things in life never change, and your lack of ability to be able to comprehend the most simply worded of posts is only exceeded by your lack of ability to post something use.
Keep smiling :-).
Yet again to prove your lack of the most basic of abilities to read.
Your use of the word “exclusive” incorrect
You're doing a great job of ignoring my posts by talking about me exclusively -
but whatever monies you hope I lost on Centamin, remember Jesus loves you
I agree with Mr T. That this is an open forum to say what you think, I've said before that people that post what they want, we just simply ignore what we don't like if we wish or respond to it if we wish too also- this is healthy and keeps this forum away from a dire "echo chamber".
It's no secret that I disagree with Cowichan in the vast majority of his/her posts- which is I why I mostly ignore. If you look back at his/her posts, they biggest change in tack there is pre and post the wall issue. Pro before this then against post this issue- my conclusion being he/she lost a shed load here and is has take an anti position ever since.
What a poor show this stock is ....especially those buying at 120
Forgive me Quark but I was unaware of your appointment as forum moderator?
But that said had you been a forum member for as long as I have then you would be aware that in order to help keep the forum ticking over when there isn't any Centamin news (Unless you have some snippets?) then all manner of subjects that may influence the markets or commodity prices are discussed on here and world wide government polices are very relevant.
You may find some kindred spirits on GB News although beware it's infested with some awful characters!
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/feb/24/gb-news-is-being-allowed-to-break-impartiality-rules-say-senior-tv-figures spirits on GB News,
Have a nice day!
The freedom of journalist's from oppressive dictatorial regimes and biased media company owners such as Murdock is essential in any society that wants to claim to be democratic.
23 Feb 2024
John Wilson on
Alexei Navalny, the anti-corruption campaigner and leading opponent of President Vladimir Putin, who has died in a Russian state prison. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001wjrt
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/dec/02/bp-shares-in-kremlin-oil-firm-are-blood-money-says-zelenskiy-adviser
https://ipisresearch.be/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1809-CAR-conflict-mapping_web.pdf
Mali: New Atrocities by Malian Army, Apparent Wagner Fighters
AU, ECOWAS Should Press for End to Violations, Urge Accountability
https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/07/24/mali-new-atrocities-malian-army-apparent-wagner-fighters
Mrtibbles, this is a forum for discussion of CEY share -related matters. It is not forum for you to regale us with your bitter Brexit regrets or your political views. Nobody cares what your politics are.
You appear to be a knowledgeable and thoughtful person who often has good insights into CEY management, please try to stay on topic.
Hi Tornado,
It was the least I could do, if investors are going to stand a chance of making rational and balanced decisions then they need all the facts, from what Kees had said this wasn't the case with Shanta, so I am glad you got out with a profit, I will let Kees know he is always pleased when he can help investors in some way to avoid nasty shocks and losses!
Best
Tibbs
Tibbs
Thanks for contacting Kees Dekker about Shanta Gold. I got out of the stock around two weeks ago. Not sure if the direction of private offer will go but did not want to lose quite a bit of profit. I do agree with Kees that a lot of information is hidden from the Shanta Gold investor community.
All the best
Tony
Hi Cowichan, and Siko,
i reiterate that I feel it beneficial to all concerned to have you both back on this forum and Cowichan you may not feel as a Canadian that it wouldn't be right for you to criticise our government which noble of you.
But that said I will criticise Rishi Sunak and his government and indeed his parties policies of austerity and cuts to central government funding to local authorities from 2008 on that have result in the crisis the UK now faces of virtually no NHS dentists in every area and over 8 million people s on the NHS waiting lists and bear in mind that you are only regardless as being on the NHS waiting list after seeing have a consultant and that can take over two years!
The UK people were lied to on the implications of Brexit Leaving the EU was the point of Johnson’s administration. Without that goal, its founding purpose has gone!
What does per capita GDP tell us about the UK economy? Did the government spend £94bn helping with rising energy prices?
Was Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg right about the cost of the EU Covid recovery scheme? How did Ben Goldacre persuade scientists to publish all their medical research?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001wh8g
Major stock indexes in Europe were lower during the premarket trading on Monday as investors focused their attention on the upcoming reports on inflation in the Eurozone, Germany, Spain, and France, to be released during the week. Additionally, consumer confidence data from several countries are expected to be published in the week ahead.
The DAX lost 0.20% at 8:00 am CET, while the FTSE 100 fell by 0.22%. At the same time, the CAC 40 dropped 0.17%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 declined by 0.18%.
Both the euro and the British pound were flat against the dollar at 7:58 am CET, selling for $1.08237 and $1.26660, respectively.
Baha Breaking News (BBN) / JJ
Happy Monday y’al
Gold currently $2032.77
Fair enough. Thanks for the civil discussion, I appreciate both your nuance and perspective. I too disagree with what has transpired to the innocent Palestinians caught in the crossfire. How to solve it without undue casualties and suffering I don't know. A ceasefire certainly isn't too much to ask considering there is no where for Hamas to flee -
Despite my criticism of Sisi I am not antipathetic of the Egyptian people and do hope to reinvest in the country when appropriate.
Hi again Cowichan..
If you notice, I have not said a word in my posts about Sisi.. good or bad.. I don't think I need to explain what I think about him here, because for me it's irrelevant to this BB.. but if you think it's relevant because he is destroying Egypt's economy (I'm not saying you are wrong), then I would blame Sunak and the UK for destroying Egypt's economy too.. they support Israel and don't want the war to stop.. this war is costing Egypt too too much because of tourism, the Suez canal and the tension in the area and on the borders.. Egypt could take years to recover from the negative effects of this war on its economy.. the UK sends weapons to Israel and even don't want to vote to ask Israel for a cease fire.. is that relevant? Because if it's, then I could go on and on about blaming the UK and its government..
I'm not talking at all about the reasons for the war or the suffering of the Palestinians.. I'm only talking about the effects on Egypt..
Ulterior motives aside I'm appreciative of your 1st hand accounts of Egypt's economy, yet I think not addressing Sisi's mismanagement of Egypt's economy is disingenuous. Whereas I blame Sisi for destroying Egypt's economy, you refrain. Surely you are aware Sisi uses proxies to attack all criticism of his actions both within Egypt and abroad - in fact one of the only remaining independent journalists in Egypt has been recently silenced - charged with issuing 'fake news' facing large fines & imprisonment.
This is what Sisi has done since his military coup, imprisons those who dare speak the truth , whether about his criminal activity, personal enrichment (theft of Egyptian wealth) or more recently , sound the alarm over Egypt's crumbling economy.
21 February, 2024
In yet another attempt to suppress freedom of expression in Egypt, a country ranked as the world's third-worst jailer of journalists, the editor-in-chief of independent online news outlet Mada Masr, Lina Attalah, is currently facing charges of "publishing false news" and "running a website without a license."
Attalah received an official request for her presence before prosecuting authorities in Cairo, three days after the Cairo-based outlet had run, on 13 February, an investigative report about the alleged illegal role of powerful businessman Ibrahim El-Argany in the evacuation of distressed Palestinians from the Gaza Strip into Egypt.
If found guilty, Attalah is expected to face a maximum fine worth from one million to three million Egyptian pounds (about US$33,000 to US$100,000) for establishing a website without a license and up to a one-year-imprisonment for "publishing fake news," according to the Mada Masr lawyer Hassan Al-Azhari.
Mada Masr is arguably one of the few remaining free voices in Egypt over the past decade, which led the authorities to target its staff. The outlet is known for running investigative reports revealing alleged state irregularities.
Among other significant reports that Mada Masr ran in recent years was one about the president's son, senior intelligence officer Mahmoud El-Sisi. Since then, the feud between the authorities and Mada Masr is believed to have escalated.
https://www.newarab.com/news/egypt-charges-mada-masrs-lina-attalah-over-fake-news
Such Russia-like repression makes it difficult for international investors to wake up to the danger they face by investing in Egypt. Sisi is the Muslim version of Putin , and those who praise either I hold with contempt.
Hi Siko, Cowichan & Mr Bond,
Personally I don't see anything wrong with Cowichan or anyone else asking Centamin questions and lets face it they should at least acknowledge receiving them and if they are unable to give a full answer then answer politely as to the reason why, failure to do so can only raise suspicions that the company isn't being honest.
I also think it is to be commended if, after all people have the honesty to admit to be shareholders or not, if there is to be a policy of only those that hold share can post on here, or ask questions then surely the same policy should apply to the traders on here who claim to make profits by jumping in and out, i.e. if the no holder, no poster rule should be applied then when they bail out until the price drops for a new entry point then in that time until they buy in again they shouldn't post at all, but as that isn't the case then there isn't any reason why shouldn't Cowichan post whilst he may also be waiting to buy in again.
I have been critical of Centamin and I am still apprehensive about believing that we are being given the full picture , we were lied to far many too many times in the past for that , but then I have a considerable number of shares and so I have no qualms about expressing my dissatisfaction and of course my satisfaction when I feel it is appropriate.
At the present the service from Centamin Investor Relations is complete pants and I feel there is room for great improvement in the company performance, I await the March update !
Also I don't subscribe to the idea that one should only talk about Centamin shares on here and the idea that one can regard any shares as being ring-fenced from what is going on in the rest of the world is ludicrous to say the least.
You misunderstand me Siko, Pardon me , I am certainly not saying you are attacking and certainly not intimidating anyone.
Far from it.
Yes all all allowed to post whatever they like, with little fear of LSE doing anything these days.
DID is possible.
Mr Bond,
I'm not attacking Cowichan or intimidating him.. not at all.. but I live between both countries and witness myself what's going on in Egypt..
Many people in Egypt live the best life, and many can't get food on the table.. The same in the UK, but different standards of course..
It all depends on what you are trying to highlight..
As for you Cowichan, It looks like the only reason for your postings over the last 2 years is to warn people about investing in Centamin/Egypt.. which is quite odd.. you have not posted one good post about Egypt/Centamin since you sold.. is that how you see things in both? Zero positive?
I'm currently not a holder, but I only post when I see posts that are not fair or highlight one side.. they could be true, but not showing the whole picture .. I don't come out of the blue and say look at this great news, because I know there are good and bad, but it's not fair to highlight only one.. it's actually misleading..
I'm not saying don't post, not at all, because this is a public forum for everyone to share their thoughts, holders and non-holders, I'm explaining the reasons for my replies..
Siko, by his own admission The protaganst you have been trying to explain to, is not invested in Centamin, strange ? I know.
But obviously gets some" pleasure" posting its thoughts,for others to be amazed by its intellegence.
Have a good day, to you and family and when things seem bad there is always hope for improvement.
Cowichan,
Actually I'm a pharmacist in both the UK and Egypt, and I could explain to you in full details about this.
Yes, there is a shortage of some medicines in Egypt, but obviously not 80% or anywhere near that, otherwise pharmacies would have closed down by now if they run the business on 20% availability. This is the head of the medicine trade union stating the shortage is around 8-10%
https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/3092953
I don't know if you are fortunate enough not to take any medication in England, but there is a shortage of medication in the UK too, and you could ask any pharmacy near you. Ask them about diabetic injections, steroids creams, adrenaline injections, ADHD medication, psoriasis shampoos, steroids nasal sprays, antifungal shampoos, etc ..
As for Egypt, yes there is a shortage, but as I said, nowhere near 80%, and it's for many reasons.
One of them of course is as you mentioned the shortage of dollars to import medicines, but what you don't know is that Egypt's prescribing is by brand name, and many people would not accept alternatives made by other companies, while in the UK prescribing is by the active ingredients, so we give any product available containing the same ingredient, which makes any shortage less obvious. It's like the doctor prescribed Calpol, and there are many other products containing paracetamol, but the patient would only want Calpol the brand, it's imported and in short supply, but many local products are available.. so most of the short medicines have alternatives. Of course some don't have the exact alternative, in that case the doctor changes the medication. We do that in the UK on a daily basis.
My mum in Egypt takes around 12 medication, and recently 2 of them she could not get the exact medication she is used to take, but was sorted by alternatives..
There are many other reasons other than the dollar shortage, but this is not the place to explain them as this is not relevant at all.
Egypt is a third world country, you have to expect and accept that many things to be far worse than first world countries like the UK.. if you are not prepared to accept that for the country where you are investing, then I would suggest you don't consider investing there, because many things will never change, and you maybe better off looking for investment in the UK or USA. Focusing all your efforts on highlighting how bad the country is will not help you with your investment (If you are looking to invest).
I travel frequently between both the UK and Egypt, when I do, it's like travelling between different planets, but I accept the goods and bads in each, try to adopt and enjoy my time wherever I'm. I don't know if you know, but the UK is very bad at many things too, I don't need to list them as we all know..
Life is hard everywhere now, people in the UK (1st world country) go to food banks.
Feb 15. 2024
The Egyptian chamber of commerce's pharmaceuticals division said this month that the main problem was a shortage of US dollars to pay for imports of medications and for raw materials for local manufacturers.
The shortages have been getting worse since early last year and are now at a "critical level", Dr Noha El Sayed, who runs a pharmacy in Cairo's Heliopolis district, told The National.
“About 80 per cent of our listed medications are not available," she said.
A number of broad-spectrum antibiotics, including Augmentin and Zithromax, have also disappeared from Egyptian pharmacy shelves, according to Dr El Sayed, in addition to tablet-form cancer medications.
Intravenous cancer medications are still provided at specialised hospitals, according to Dr El Sayed. However, some patients who need the medicine in pill form have begun to buy them via unofficial channels.
Black-market varieties of well-known brands, which may be expired or cut with additional substances, are circulating. Some Egyptians are resorting to unofficial versions of insulin, thyroid treatments and blood pressure disorder medications as the verified versions of these crucial medicines become less available.
Aside from being 10 times their listed prices in some cases, according to Dr El Sayed, black-market products are unregulated.
Local manufacturers have been unable to fill the growing gap between demand and supply due to increasing operation costs and a heavy reliance on imported components, Dr El Sayed said, emphasising that the availability of dollars and the high price paid to acquire them are the root of the problem.
The continuing shortages have reduced pharmacies’ profits, hitting cash flow and further reducing their ability to buy stock from importers and large-scale manufacturers.
Pharmacies have also suffered from continued price caps on medications, despite suppliers selling their medicines to pharmacies at higher prices.
The Egyptian health ministry issues price lists on medications in Egypt and regulates pharmacies to ensure they do not charge customers more than what they paid to suppliers, Dr El Sayed said.
“Most of our profits are made on cosmetics and beauty products, which have tripled in price in most cases.
"Today a lot of the old laws aren't quite operational any more because of the instability in the markets and the exchange rate. Suppliers are now selling to the highest bidder and they are not favouring public hospitals," Dr Moharrem said.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/egypt/2024/02/15/medicine-shortages-cairo-diabetes-drugs/
Siko, if this an accurate portrayal of life on the ground for ordinary Egyptians then isn't it time Sisi allow USD/EGP trade without artificial restrictions? Otherwise Sisi is responsible for all the misery and illnesses that continue to go untreated - and the black market trade will only increase as Egyptians will not just lay down and die to follow the Pharaoh's
UAE have plenty of US $ s they want to get rid of.