Taylor beats Hoffman in playoff to win PGA Phoenix Open

Taylor beats Hoffman in playoff to win PGA Phoenix Open

Canada's Nick Taylor won his fourth career PGA Tour title on Sunday, making three consecutive birdies at the 18th hole to defeat American Charley Hoffman in a playoff thriller and capture the Phoenix Open. Taylor, last year's Phoenix Open runner-up, charged down the final holes before making dramatic putts at 18 before a roaring crowd to outduel Hoffman. "I tried to draw on last year. I didn't have it […]

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Sport

Ivory Coast AFCON triumph ‘more than a fairytale’ for coach Fae

Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae toasted his team of "miracle survivors" after the host country completed one of the greatest turnarounds in major tournament history to win the Africa Cup of Nations by beating Nigeria 2-1 in Sunday's final. "It is more than a fairytale. I am struggling to take it all in," Fae said after Ivory Coast recovered from behind at half-time at the Ebimpe Olympic Stadium to […]

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Namibia

NAMFISA Warns Medical Aid Schemes Against Unauthorized Contribution Increases

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority cautions medical aid schemes against exceeding approved contribution percentages. NAMFISA's release emphasizes the violation of Section 31 of the medical aid fund, stipulating that any changes to registered medical aid funds' rules require approval from the Medical Aid Funds Registrar. This warning follows NAMFISA's imposition of a temporary cap on certain medical funds' annual contribution increases, restricting them to single-digit percentages.

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South Africa

South African Ministers Engage with NGOs on Draft White Paper for Human Settlements

South Africa's Minister of Human Settlements, Mmamoloko Kubayi, and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete are set to lead a roundtable discussion with NGOs and Civil Society Organizations to discuss the Draft White Paper on Human Settlements. The Ministry's spokesperson, Hlengiwe Nhlabathi-Mokota, underscores the paper's goal of refining the department's strategy for ensuring adequate housing by extending it to qualifying beneficiaries. She stated the importance of public input, with the deadline for […]

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Business / Economics

12 Feb 2024 Biz News: Economic Insights: Plastic Bag Pricing Probe, Sasol’s Profit Dip, Moody’s Downgrades Niger, and Bezos’ Amazon Share Sell-Off

1. Investigation Launched into Potential Overpricing of Plastic Bags In a bid to ensure fair pricing and compliance with regulations, Namibia's Environment, Forestry, and Tourism ministry have initiated an investigation into the pricing practices of retailers concerning plastic bags. Minister Pohamba Shifeta acknowledges preliminary findings revealing that some stores are charging between N$1 and N$5 per plastic carry bag, potentially exceeding government-mandated rates. This move reflects the government's commitment to […]

February 12, 2024 10

World

Donald Trump wins in a landslide in Nevada

Former US President Donald Trump has swept to victory in the Republican Party's caucus in Nevada, taking home a whopping 99% of the vote. It means he'll win all the state's delegates as part of a system used in the United States to choose a Presidential nominee, a race in which he comfortably leads Nikki Haley, who this time wasn't even on the ballot. Benji Hyer reports.

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Sport

Haaland, De Bruyne returns prime Man City to conquer Europe again

The return of the Champions League comes at the perfect time for Manchester City with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne's comebacks from injury making the holders look formidable. Pep Guardiola's men head to FC Copenhagen for the first leg of their last 16 tie on Tuesday on the back of 10 consecutive wins in all competitions. A run that began while Haaland and De Bruyne were still sidelined […]

February 12, 2024 1

Sport

Argentina knock Brazil’s men’s football team out of Paris Olympics

Brazil were denied the chance of winning a third straight men's Olympic football title after a 1-0 defeat to Argentina on Sunday knocked them out of qualifying for the Paris Games. Champions in Rio 2016 and the Covid-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games, Brazil only needed a draw against their arch continental rivals on the final day of the South American pre-Olympic tournament in Venezuela. But Argentina it is who now […]

February 12, 2024 4

Sport

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum killed in car crash in Kenya

Marathon world record-holder and Paris Olympic favourite Kelvin Kiptum died in a car crash in western Kenya, police said Monday. The 24-year-old was driving from Kaptagat to Eldoret around 11 pm (2000 GMT) on Sunday when the car rolled, killing the young sensation and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana. "The car had three occupants, two died on the spot, while one was taken to hospital. The two are Kiptum and […]

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