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VW to stop making top EV in US

Today at 11:54 AM, via SowetanLIVE

Volkswagen said on Thursday it will end production of the ID.4 electric SUV out of its Tennessee plant this month, citing a challenging time for the US electric vehicle market.

South Africa

N3 reopens near Harrismith following truck obstruction

Today at 12:07 PM, via SAnews

N3 reopens near Harrismith following truck obstruction

All lanes in both directions on the N3 near the Harrismith North Interchange have been reopened on Friday to traffic, after an earlier multiple-truck obstruction.

Motorists are, however, advised to expect ongoing congestion and delays in the area while the traffic backlog is cleared.

N3 Toll Concession (N3TC) Chief Operating...

South Africa

SARS reminds trusts to file income tax returns

Today at 11:12 AM, via SAnews

SARS reminds trusts to file income tax returns

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has urged all trusts registered in South Africa to submit income tax returns for every year of assessment, in line with legislative requirements.

This obligation applies even where a trust had no economic activity during the relevant year.

“Where a trust is no longer being used for its intended...

World

War in Iran strands tons of tea in Kenyan port

Today at 10:45 AM, via NPR

Iran war-linked shipping disruptions have stranded 8 million kg of tea in the Kenyan port of Mombasa, costing the industry about $8 million a week in mounting losses.

Sport

What a Pirates win means for Sundowns tonight

Today at 11:47 AM, via The South African

Orlando Pirates head into tonight’s Betway Premiership clash knowing three points takes them to the top of the log above Mamelodi Sundowns.

Education

The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Since 2013, performance on national tests in Mississippi has skyrocketed, while scores in blue states have lagged. What is it doing right?

Education

Nigeria: Nigerian Student Shines At Global Academic Examination

Today at 11:32 AM, via AllAfrica

[This Day] 17-year-old Nigerian student, Uchenna Scott-Ananaba, will this fall join the league of Nigerian students shining as beacons of academic excellence globally, having scored an impressive 1540 out of 1600 in the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), THISDAY has learnt.

Science/Tech

No One Knows Where US Vaccine Policy Goes Next

Today at 12:00 PM, via Wired

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping changes to federal vaccine guidance are paused for now. But even if they’re reversed, lasting damage has already been done.