insert_link Business / Economics 29 February Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Highlights: Government Revenue Projections, Harmony Gold’s Record Dividend, Binance Executives Detained, and Oil Price Decline In the ever-evolving landscape of global finances, several key developments have recently taken place, shaping the economic outlook for the near future. This article delves into the latest financial indicators, exploring government revenue projections, Harmony Gold's historic dividend announcement, the crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges in Nigeria, and the recent decline in oil prices. Government's Fiscal Initiatives: The Namibian government has unveiled its fiscal year 2024/25 revenue projections, with a […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 2
insert_link Sport Celtic hit seven, but Rangers retain top spot in title race Celtic stepped up their Scottish Premiership title bid with a 7-1 rout of Dundee, but Rangers held onto first place after a second half fightback to beat Kilmarnock 2-1 on Wednesday. Rangers are two points ahead of Glasgow rivals Celtic following their scare at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock's Danny Armstrong scored from the penalty spot after John Lundstram handled in the 11th minute. But Rangers captain James Tavernier levelled […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 5
insert_link World Odysseus lander to be ‘put to sleep’ The team behind the Odysseus spacecraft says their mission has 'changed the economics of landing on the moon'. Speaking on Wednesday, representatives of Intuitive Machines said the lander will be "put to sleep" before being powered up again in the next two to three weeks. Last week it became the first privately developed spacecraft to soft land on the lunar surface. Sally Patterson has more. todayFebruary 29, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa South African Public Servants Association has commended the Department of Public Service and Administration The South African Public Servants Association has commended the Department of Public Service and Administration for its recent directive aimed at professionalising the public service. The directive seeks to elevate service-delivery standards and instill a culture of excellence and integrity. The PSA views this directive as a significant step towards enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in the public sector. The association’s Stefan Viljoen appeals to the public to respect public […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 5
insert_link Namibia Controversy Surrounds Finance Minister Shiimi Over Alleged Election-Focused N$100 Billion Budget Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi is under scrutiny for presenting a budget accused of targeting pensioners, students, and low-income earners to sway support for the Swapo party in the upcoming elections. The N$100 billion budget, the largest in Namibia's history, is unveiled amid concerns about voter apathy and economic challenges impacting Swapo's electoral prospects. Minister Shiimi defended the budget, stressing its pro-poor focus and intention to stimulate development and infrastructure projects. todayFebruary 29, 2024 13
insert_link Sport Man Utd and Liverpool to meet in FA Cup quarter-finals, Chelsea survive Manchester United will host Liverpool in an FA Cup quarter-final blockbuster after the bitter rivals took contrasting routes to their fifth round victories on Wednesday. United eased the pressure on beleaguered boss Erik ten Hag as they scraped through with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest thanks to Casemiro's late goal. Fresh from their League Cup final triumph against Chelsea on Sunday, Liverpool relied on their youngsters again in […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 2
insert_link Sport Star line-up as Lyles, Duplantis test Olympic waters at world indoors Noah Lyles, Karsten Warholm, Mondo Duplantis and Femke Bol head a star-studded line-up at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow as the best from track and field take an important first step towards the Paris Olympics. While the bigger goal might be gold in the French capital, the presence of high-profile athletes in Scotland ensures an early marker of form just 50 days into the year and […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Gayle hopes T20 World Cup can help cricket crack US market Former West Indies star Chris Gayle hopes the T20 World Cup will help cricket crack the lucrative American sports market and lift the game onto a new global level. The Twenty20 showpiece, which starts on June 1, is being jointly hosted by the United States and Gayle's native West Indies, where big crowds are expected. But it will be the first major international cricket tournament staged in the […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Pogacar launches Giro-Tour bid at Italy’s white dust epic Tadej Pogacar opens his season Saturday at the Strade Bianche in Italy targeting a win at the gravel race that will also act as preparation for his assault on a Giro d'Italia and Tour de France double. The two-time Tour de France winner said he was "racing to win" in Siena, but has two more reasons to race on the white roads. The iconic white gravel classic takes […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 8