Police in London, Paris and Madrid are on high alert ahead of this week’s Champions League Quarter Finals, after an apparent threat by Islamic State.

Police in London, Paris and Madrid are on high alert ahead of this week’s Champions League Quarter Finals, after an apparent threat by Islamic State.

Police in London, Paris and Madrid are on high alert ahead of this week's Champions League Quarter Finals, after an apparent threat by Islamic State. Organisers say they are aware of the threats, but that the matches will go ahead as planned. Simon Gaitán reports.

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South Africa

S.A’s RISE Mzansi Expresses Concern Over Rising Crime and Violence in Gauteng

S.A's RISE Mzansi has voiced apprehension regarding the escalating levels of crime and violence in Gauteng. In the latest incidents, two educators were tragically shot and killed in Vanderbijlpark and Daveyton last week. Provincial quarterly crime statistics indicate that between October and December last year, 1,787 individuals were murdered in the province. Tebogo Moalusi, spokesperson for RISE Mzansi, warns that Gauteng is gradually transforming into a gangster state due to […]

April 10, 2024 11

Sport

Scheffler and McIlroy start side-by-side in Masters showdown

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy, each chasing a milestone Masters victory, will be playing partners in the first two rounds starting Thursday at Augusta National. Reigning Olympic champion Xander Schauffele, the world number five seeking his first major title, will complete the feature trio from the field of 89, which includes 20 Masters newcomers. Scheffler, fancied by oddsmakers, could join 15-time major winner Tiger […]

April 10, 2024 4

Sport

Bayern had to bounce back from Bundesliga flop, says Kane

Harry Kane said Bayern Munich had to show a reaction after the collapse of their Bundesliga title defence as they held Arsenal 2-2 in the first leg of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final. Tottenham's all-time top goalscorer scored from the penalty spot on his return to north London as Bayern came from 1-0 down to lead 2-1 at half-time. Leandro Trossard levelled for the Gunners 14 minutes from time […]

April 10, 2024 4

Sport

Madrid and Man City draw six-goal Champions League thriller

Real Madrid and Champions League holders Manchester City shared a pulsating 3-3 draw in a rollercoaster quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Bernardo Silva put City ahead with a low free-kick but Ruben Dias' own goal and Rodrygo Goes helped Madrid dramatically and swiftly fight back. Manchester City's own quick-fire double in the second half through Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol stunned the record 14-time winners, but they snatched a […]

April 10, 2024 4

Namibia

World Travel Market Africa 2024 Showcases Namibia’s Tourism Diversity

The World Travel Market Africa 2024, taking place from today until April 12th, is poised to be a major event in the tourism industry, drawing travel professionals from across the globe to Cape Town. The Namibia Tourism Board's Flora Quest is among the participants, spotlighting Namibia's diverse and rich offerings to the global audience. She has this update.

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Business / Economics

Morning Biz News – April 10, 2024: Galp Energia’s N$2.4 Billion Namibian Investment, Rand Strength, and Market Stability Dominate Financial Landscape”

Galp Energia Invests N$2.4 Billion in Namibia, Prioritizing Local Suppliers Galp Energia, a prominent player in the energy sector, has announced a significant investment of approximately N$2.4 billion in Namibia's upstream projects in 2023. Notably, over 61% of this investment has been allocated to local suppliers, underlining the company's commitment to fostering local economic growth. Filipe Silva, CEO of Galp Energia, emphasized the company's strategic focus on growth, with a […]

April 10, 2024 18

World

UN says aid deliveries into Gaza are still being obstructed

The United Nations says its still facing numerous challenges with aid delivery especially into the north of Gaza. It says Israel's inspection rules are still hindering certain items from being transported. However, Israel says several trucks are being allowed to enter the enclave, something the UN disputes. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

April 10, 2024 15

Namibia

National Petroleum Corporation Alerts Public to Email Scam

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has issued a warning about a scam involving fraudulent emails purportedly from NamCor. Scammers are using email addresses ending in "namcor-na.com" to trick individuals into paying for Request for Quotation documents. Paulo Coelho, NamCor's Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, elaborates on the deceptive scheme.

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