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The South African
12 hours ago
- Climate
- The South African
WEATHER: Strong winds with RAIN expected in parts of SA
Struggling to decide what to wear? Here's what today's weather has in store for South Africa's nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Temperature: Partly cloudy and cool. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Moderate Where does Gauteng rank in size among South Africa's provinces? Gauteng is the smallest of South Africa's nine provinces, with an area of 18 178 square kilometres. Where does Gauteng rank in population among South Africa's provinces? Gauteng is the biggest in terms of population, with an estimated 16 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Gauteng? The administrative capital of the province is Johannesburg, which is situated at 25°44′46″S 28°11′17″E. Temperature: Morning fog over the highveld, otherwise cloudy to partly cloudy and cool to cold. Where does Mpumalanga rank in size among South Africa's provinces? Mpumalanga is the second smallest of South Africa's nine provinces, with an area of 76 495 square kilometres. Where does Mpumalanga rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? Mpumalanga is the sixth most populous, with an estimated 4.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Mpumalanga? The capital and largest city in the province is Mbombela (formerly known as Nelspruit), which is situated at 25°27′57″S 30°59′07″E. The daily weather forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Temperature: Morning fog patches in the south, otherwise cloudy to partly cloudy and cool with isolated showers and rain in the north-east. Where does Limpopo rank in size among South Africa's provinces? Limpopo is the fifth largest of South Africa's nine provinces, with an area of 125 754 square kilometres. Where does Limpopo rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? Limpopo is the fifth most populous, with an estimated 5.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of Limpopo? The capital and largest city in the province is Polokwane, which is situated at 23°54′00″S 29°27′00″E. Temperature: Windy in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and cool.. Where does the North West rank in size among South Africa's provinces? The North West is the sixth largest of South Africa's nine provinces, with an area of 104 882 square kilometres. Where does the North West rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? The North West is the seventh most populous, with an estimated 4.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the North West? Its capital is Mahikeng (formerly known as Mafikeng), which is situated at 25°51′56″S 25°38′37″E. Temperature: Morning fog patches in the extreme east, otherwise partly cloudy and cold to cool, but cold along Lesotho border. It will be windy in the west. Where does the Free State rank in size among South Africa's provinces? The Free State is the third largest of South Africa's nine provinces, with an area of 129 825 square kilometres. Where does the Free State rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? The Free State is the second smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 2.9 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Free State? Formerly known as the Orange Free State, its capital and biggest city is Bloemfontein, South Africa's judicial capital. It is situated at 29°07′S 26°13′E. Northern Cape Temperature: Frosty areas in places in the morning, otherwise fine, windy and cool to cold, but warm in the north. It will become cloudy along the coastal areas during the evening. Wind: The wind along the coast will be light westerly to north westerly, becoming light to moderate south-westerly in the late afternoon. Where does the Northern Cape rank in size among South Africa's provinces? The Northern Cape is the largest of South Africa's nine provinces at 372 889 square kilometres. Where does the Northern Cape rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? The Northern Cape is the smallest in terms of population, with an estimated 1.3 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Northern Cape? Its capital is Kimberley, which is situated at 28°44′18″S 24°45′50″E. Temperature: Frosty areas in places in the morning, otherwise fine and cool to cold but warm in places over the central and eastern parts. It will become cloudy to partly cloudy along the west and south-western coastal areas during the evening. Wind: The wind along the coast will be light and variable in the morning, becoming moderate to fresh south-westerly to westerly along the west and south-west coast, spreading to the south coast by afternoon. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: Low Where does the Western Cape rank in size among South Africa's provinces? The Western Cape is the fourth largest of South Africa's nine provinces, with an area of 129 449 square kilometres. Where does the Western Cape rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? The Western Cape is the third most populous, with an estimated 7.2 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Western Cape? The capital city is Cape Town, which is situated at 33°55′31″S 18°25′26″E. The Western half: Fine, windy and warm, but cool in places in the north. The Western half – wind: The wind along the coast will be light to moderate north easterly. The Eastern half: Morning fog in Places over the interior, otherwise fine, windy and cool, but warm in places south-west. The Eastern half-wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh north easterly. Where does the Eastern Cape rank in size among South Africa's provinces? The Eastern Cape is the second largest of South Africa's nine provinces at 168 966 square kilometres. Where does the Eastern Cape rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? The Eastern Cape is the fourth biggest in terms of population, with an estimated 6.7 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of the Eastern Cape? Its capital is Bhisho, which is situated at 32°50′58″S 27°26′17″E. Temperature: Morning rain along the north coast and fog patches in the west at first, otherwise partly cloudy and cool, but cold in the south-west. Wind: The wind along the coast will be moderate to fresh north easterly. The expected UVB Sunburn Index: High Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in size among South Africa's provinces? KwaZulu-Natal is the seventh largest of South Africa's nine provinces, with an area of 94 361 square kilometres. Where does KwaZulu-Natal rank in population size among South Africa's provinces? KwaZulu-Natal is the second most populous, with an estimated 11.5 million inhabitants as per the most recent census in 2020. What is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal? The capital city is Pietermaritzburg, which is situated at 29°37′S 30°23′E. Yellow level 1 warning for damaging winds resulting in localized problems for high-sided vehicles on prone routes, longer travel time, and risk of localized runaway fires are expected over the central part of the Northern Cape. Extreme veld fire conditions are expected over Upington and Kareeberg local municipalities in the Northern Cape and Beaufort West local municipality in the Western Cape. NIL Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news. Weather forecast data provided by the South African Weather Service
Economic Times
18 hours ago
- Business
- Economic Times
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Cautious optimism prevails over Nifty amid range-bound market setup
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this column are that of the writer. The facts and opinions expressed here do not reflect the views of .) The Nifty traded in a broadly sideways and range-bound manner throughout the previous week and ended the week with a modest decline. The Index oscillated within a narrow 276-point range, between 25144.60 on the higher end and 24918.65 on the lower end, before settling mildly India VIX declined by 3.60% over the week to 11.39, suggesting continued complacency in the markets. On a weekly basis, Nifty ended with a net loss of 181.45 points or (-0.72%).The Nifty is presently consolidating just below a key resistance zone after attempting a breakout above a rising channel. This zone, between 25100 and 25350, has proven to be a supply area where profit-taking has the broader trend remains intact and the Nifty is above key moving averages, it is still within a complex zone of consolidation. This pause in momentum comes after a sharp up move from the lows near 21743 in April.A strong breakout above the 25265 –25350 zone, with a closing confirmation, may resume the uptrend. Conversely, a sustained move below 24750 could trigger incremental weakness and drag the Nifty towards lower we head into the new week, the markets may see a cautious start amid the current range-bound setup. The immediate resistance is at 25150, followed by 25400. On the lower side, the key support zones are placed at 24750 and further near weekly RSI stands at 56.54 and remains neutral without showing any divergence against price. It has made a fresh 14-period low, which is bearish. The MACD remains above its signal line on the weekly chart, continuing to indicate a positive crossover. No significant candlestick formation was observed for the a pattern analysis perspective, Nifty is trading just below the upper bound of a rising channel that it had briefly broken out of. With the Index slipping below the support levels of 25000-25150, it faces resistance at this zone again, failing to follow through on the breakout. Price action is still above the 20-week and 50-week moving averages, maintaining a bullish undertone from a medium-term perspective. However, the ongoing sideways action indicates a lack of fresh directional the current technical structure, it would be prudent for traders to remain selective and protect profits at higher levels. The markets are not displaying signs of aggressive strength, and unless there is a convincing move above 25350, a stock-specific approach with tight risk management is advised. Traders may avoid aggressive fresh buying until a directional move is clearly established. Cautious optimism, with a focus on stocks exhibiting stronger relative strength, is the ideal approach for the coming our look at Relative Rotation Graphs®, we compared various sectors against the CNX500 (NIFTY 500 Index), representing over 95% of the free-float market cap of all the listed stocksRelative Rotation Graphs (RRG) show that the Nifty Media and the Metal Index have rolled inside the leading quadrant. The Midcap 100, Realty, and PSU Bank Index are also inside the leading quadrant. These groups are likely to relatively outperform the broader Nifty 500 Nifty Bank, PSE, and the Financial Services Index are inside the weakening quadrant. They may experience a decline in relative performance compared to the broader Nifty Services Sector Index, Pharma, Consumption, and the FMCG Index continue to languish inside the lagging quadrant. Among these groups, the Pharma Index shows improvement in its relative momentum against the broader IT Index is inside the improving quadrant; it continues to improve its relative momentum against the benchmark. The Auto Index, which is also inside the improving quadrant, is seen deteriorating in relative Note: RRG™ charts show the relative strength and momentum of a group of stocks. In the above Chart, they show relative performance against NIFTY500 Index (Broader Markets) and should not be used directly as buy or sell Vaishnav, CMT, MSTA, is a Consulting Technical Analyst and founder of and and is based in Vadodara. He can be reached at : Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Dalal Street Week Ahead: Cautious optimism prevails over Nifty amid range-bound market setup
The Nifty traded in a broadly sideways and range-bound manner throughout the previous week and ended the week with a modest decline. The Index oscillated within a narrow 276-point range, between 25144.60 on the higher end and 24918.65 on the lower end, before settling mildly lower. The India VIX declined by 3.60% over the week to 11.39, suggesting continued complacency in the markets. On a weekly basis, Nifty ended with a net loss of 181.45 points or (-0.72%). 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This zone, between 25100 and 25350, has proven to be a supply area where profit-taking has emerged. While the broader trend remains intact and the Nifty is above key moving averages, it is still within a complex zone of consolidation. This pause in momentum comes after a sharp up move from the lows near 21743 in April. Live Events A strong breakout above the 25265 –25350 zone, with a closing confirmation, may resume the uptrend. Conversely, a sustained move below 24750 could trigger incremental weakness and drag the Nifty towards lower supports. As we head into the new week, the markets may see a cautious start amid the current range-bound setup. The immediate resistance is at 25150, followed by 25400. On the lower side, the key support zones are placed at 24750 and further near 24380. The weekly RSI stands at 56.54 and remains neutral without showing any divergence against price. It has made a fresh 14-period low, which is bearish. The MACD remains above its signal line on the weekly chart, continuing to indicate a positive crossover. No significant candlestick formation was observed for the week. From a pattern analysis perspective, Nifty is trading just below the upper bound of a rising channel that it had briefly broken out of. With the Index slipping below the support levels of 25000-25150, it faces resistance at this zone again, failing to follow through on the breakout. Price action is still above the 20-week and 50-week moving averages, maintaining a bullish undertone from a medium-term perspective. However, the ongoing sideways action indicates a lack of fresh directional conviction. Given the current technical structure, it would be prudent for traders to remain selective and protect profits at higher levels. The markets are not displaying signs of aggressive strength, and unless there is a convincing move above 25350, a stock-specific approach with tight risk management is advised. Traders may avoid aggressive fresh buying until a directional move is clearly established. Cautious optimism, with a focus on stocks exhibiting stronger relative strength, is the ideal approach for the coming week. In our look at Relative Rotation Graphs®, we compared various sectors against the CNX500 (NIFTY 500 Index), representing over 95% of the free-float market cap of all the listed stocks Relative Rotation Graphs (RRG) show that the Nifty Media and the Metal Index have rolled inside the leading quadrant. The Midcap 100, Realty, and PSU Bank Index are also inside the leading quadrant. These groups are likely to relatively outperform the broader Nifty 500 Index. The Nifty Bank, PSE, and the Financial Services Index are inside the weakening quadrant. They may experience a decline in relative performance compared to the broader markets. The Nifty Services Sector Index, Pharma, Consumption, and the FMCG Index continue to languish inside the lagging quadrant. Among these groups, the Pharma Index shows improvement in its relative momentum against the broader markets. The IT Index is inside the improving quadrant; it continues to improve its relative momentum against the benchmark. The Auto Index, which is also inside the improving quadrant, is seen deteriorating in relative momentum. Important Note: RRG™ charts show the relative strength and momentum of a group of stocks. In the above Chart, they show relative performance against NIFTY500 Index (Broader Markets) and should not be used directly as buy or sell signals. Milan Vaishnav, CMT, MSTA, is a Consulting Technical Analyst and founder of and and is based in Vadodara. He can be reached at ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of the Economic Times)
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
UP women turning self-reliant, leaders, says WEE Index data
Lucknow: The most recent Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) Index data prepared by the department of planning has shown that more women are stepping beyond traditional roles to become self-reliant through self-employment and leadership. The index tracks the economic, social, and educational progress of women across the state, providing crucial insight into areas that require planning and intervention. The current report states that there was a notable rise in women's participation in education and skill development. "Govt initiatives like vocational training, Mission Shakti, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, and Swachh Bharat Mission have strengthened women's safety and social awareness, empowering them both socially and economically. Schemes to recruit women as drivers and conductors in public transport are improving their mobility and economic independence," it adds. The WEE Index evaluates all 75 districts in key categories, which include entrepreneurship, employment, education and skill development, livelihood, and safety and transportation. The department then uses 49 indicators and data from 15 departments to analyse the situation in each category. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the WEE Index as a "historic step towards women's dignity and self-reliance," adding that it will help make policy-making more data-driven and targeted. As per the index, the districts of Lucknow, Kanpur Nagar, Varanasi, Jhansi, Sultanpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Sonbhadra, Rae Bareli, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Ambedkar Nagar, Agra, and Ghaziabad have been categorised as 'Champions'. "These districts have demonstrated strong outcomes due to effective implementation of govt schemes, active women participation, and robust structural support. Women in these areas are advancing in entrepreneurship, education, and employment, with initiatives like ODOP helping them take local products to national and global markets," said a govt spokesperson. In the next category of 'Leader', the districts of Pratapgarh, Moradabad, Barabanki, Aligarh, and Bareilly have been included. These districts have shown a good performance but need to maintain momentum. Meanwhile, Ghazipur, Jalaun, Muzaffarnagar, and Bulandshahr are in the 'Contender' category, where govt schemes are reaching women but more efforts are needed, especially in improving skill training and employment opportunities. Districts such as Chandauli, Baghpat, Amroha, Badaun, Sitapur, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Mahoba, Sambhal, and Shravasti have been classified as 'Aspirational' as they face challenges in grassroots awareness, education, safety, and self-employment. The state govt has directed officials in these districts to launch concerted campaigns to address these issues.
Global News
2 days ago
- Climate
- Global News
Saskatchewan, Manitoba face more air quality warnings from wildfire smoke
Air quality warnings remain in effect for parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke continues to linger over the region. Environment Canada says the northwestern Saskatchewan community of Buffalo Narrows will see some of the poorest conditions, with the air quality health Index hitting the 'very high risk' rating of over 10 throughout Friday and into Saturday. The city of Prince Albert, Sask., is also affected by the smoky air, where Environment Canada says the index is also expected to be at over 10 throughout Friday. 1:56 Air quality alerts issued as wildfire smoke sweeps across central Canada In northwestern Manitoba, Environment Canada says the Flin Flon area is also under warning, with the index forecasted to drop from high risk to moderate risk by Saturday. Story continues below advertisement The agency says smoke is expected to cause reduced visibility and poor air quality throughout the rest of the week. There were 118 active wildfires burning across Manitoba as of Thursday, with Saskatchewan reporting 48 active wildfires.
