Disaster Watch: Flash floods on the Nepal–Tibet border have killed at least 157 people, with hundreds missing, including foreign tourists; Nepal’s tourism board says 384 travellers are unaccounted for, and officials warn a second flood could follow upstream blockages. South Africa Jobs & Skills: Stats SA data show unemployment rising to 33.6% and youth joblessness to 47.4%, renewing calls to shift from legacy qualifications to occupational training that matches real labour-market needs. Energy & Industry: Ramaphosa blames municipal failures for SA’s water crisis as the country pushes a R264bn infrastructure pipeline; meanwhile, Durban port slowdown threatens trade recovery. Telecoms & Finance: MTN reshuffles leadership for Francophone markets and signals deeper Africa growth, while Blu Label reports a Cell C-related loss swing but says core profit held up. Mining & Policy: Competition authorities raise objections to a UPM–Sappi joint venture over market concerns. Logistics: Container shipping congestion hits record levels as Typhoon Saudel threatens to reset delays at major ports. Local Governance: BOSA confirms it will contest 24 municipalities, including mayoral races in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ekurhuleni and Cape Town.