News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Isolated showers across SA – with severe thunderstorms in 2 provinces

Scattered showers are expected in most parts of the country, while severe thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape and the Northern Cape, according to the South African Weather Service. Source

News24 | WATCH | ActionSA’s James files intimidation case against PA’s McKenzie

ActionSA MP Dereleen James opened an intimidation case against Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader and sports, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie at the Central Police Station in Cape Town on Tuesday. Source

News24 | Steenhuisen confident 80% of national herd will be vaccinated for FMD by December

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says 80% of the national herd will be vaccinated for foot-and-mouth disease by December. Source

News24 | ANC regions close ranks around Mbalula in spat with party’s Eastern Cape secretary

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is widely expected to announce that the party’s elective conference will continue, despite protestations from the party’s provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi. Source

News24 | More than 3 000 officers deployed for Easter long weekend road safety crackdown in KZN

Just under 3 500 police officers and traffic law enforcement officials have been deployed across KwaZulu-Natal as authorities intensify operations aimed at reducing road fatalities during the Easter and Passover long weekend. Source

News24 | Nkabane found guilty of lying to Parliament about appointment of SETA chairpersons

Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interest has found former Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, guilty of lying in Parliament about the controversial appointments of the Sector Education Training Authority chairpersons. Source

Adobe, IBM team up on marketing software for banking industry

Adobe and IBM said they are teaming up to make marketing software easier to use for banks that face controls on how customer data must be handled. Source

Major Pierneef Landscape heads Strauss & Co July flagship auction

The cover lot of Strauss & Co’s winter Live Virtual auction, due to be held over three days from 26 to 28 July, is a monumental bushveld scene by JH Pierneef. Source

SA stocks set to snap back from 2020 losses

South Africa’s benchmark equities index is set to erase its 2020 drop, staging a spectacular snap-back. Source

Central Africa: UAE and CEMAC - A Gradually Expanding Economic Partnership

[InfoWire] For decades, the member states of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) have maintained close economic and diplomatic ties with partners such as France, China, the United States and the European Union. These relationships continue to structure the region's external engagement, particularly in infrastructure, finance, and trade. Yet shifts in the global political economy are gradually reshaping this landscape, with emerging actors expanding their presence across Africa and Source

Africa: AU Iped Supports South Sudan to Strengthen Education Data Systems Through Emis Reform

[African Union] The African Union Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AU IPED), through the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX) Africa 19 Hub a joint initiative with Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC), has successfully concluded a three-day workshop in Juba, South Sudan, to support the strengthening of the country's Education Management Information System (EMIS). Source

Kenya: President Ruto, Orengo Pledge to Put Politics Aside for Nyanza Development

[Capital FM] Siaya -- President William Ruto has signaled a truce with Siaya Governor James Orengo, emphasizing a shared commitment to work together for the benefit of Kenyans. Source

Eddie Jones remains respectful of depleted France

England coach Eddie Jones is braced for a gruelling encounter when his side go in search of Autumn Nations Cup glory at Twickenham even though they will arguably be up against something less than a France 2nd XV. Source

New Zealand win toss and bowl in 3rd West Indies T20

New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl as they chase a series clean-sweep against the West Indies in the third Twenty20 international at Mount Maunganui on Monday. Source

Bulls' 14-man triumph: Jake White draws comparisons to Crusaders upset in 2014

Bulls mentor Jake White has compared their win over WP to when he coached the Sharks to an upset win over the Crusaders in 2014. Source

News24 Business | Facing a broken economy, Ghana's tech-savvy teens turn to fraud

In the dusty alleys of Nima, a shanty town in the heart of Ghana's capital, a 17-year-old called Ghost reclines on a faded plastic chair inside a dimly lit internet cafe. Source

News24 Business | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria

Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country. Source

News24 Business | EU slaps big fines on Apple and Meta, risking Trump fury

The EU on Wednesday slapped Apple and Meta with 700 million euros in fines for breaking digital competition rules, risking the wrath of US President Donald Trump. Source

Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite. Source

Ukraine Unesco site damaged as Russia launches 400 drones in deadly daytime attack

Cities across the west of Ukraine were hit, with residential buildings damaged and many injured. Source

Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been upended

US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

WATCH | How the Kia Seltos managed to cover more than 1100km on a single tank of diesel

Tumelo Maketekete drove the Kia Seltos from Gauteng to the Western Cape. Here's what went into that epic drive. Source

Ferrari's 488 GT Modificata is a track day weapon

Ferrari will sell a handful of customers what is essentially a GT3 car. It's powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine and Ferrari claims it has 1000kg of downforce at 230km/h. Source

Is a morning cup of hot water better than cold?

A GP looks at the social media trend of drinking hot water in the morning. Source

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it?

Students and older teens are not routinely vaccinated against the meningitis strain behind the Kent outbreak. Source

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Two people have died following an "unpredecented" outbreak of meningitis in Kent. Source