MARKET STRUCTURE · AFRICA BMA suspends Pafuri and Giriyondo operations Change The Border Management Authority suspended operations at the Pafuri and Giriyondo ports of entry due to heavy rains and high flood water levels. Why it matters The suspension closes two official South Africa–Mozambique border crossings, restricting legal cross-border movement through those specific corridors. It also removes access routes through sections of Kruger National Park and the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park that rely on those crossings. Lowvelder · 12:50 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
MARKET STRUCTURE · JAMAICA Weather tracker: Jamaica braces for its most powerful hurricane as Melissa nears category 5 Change Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica as a category 5 storm with winds of 160mph, marking a significant threat to the region. This storm could cause extensive damage and life-threatening conditions. Why it matters Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying and is projected to reach category 5 status before making landfall in Jamaica. With peak winds of 160mph, it poses a severe threat, potentially causing extensive infrastructure damage and life-threatening flooding. The storm's slow movement could lead to unprecedented rainfall totals, exacerbating the impact on the island. The Guardian · 10:00 AM More actions Like (sign in) Save (sign in) Share Facebook LinkedIn X / Twitter Copy link
