insert_link Sport Korda makes strong start to LPGA record bid Nelly Korda made a strong start to her bid for a record-equalling fifth straight LPGA Tour win with a four-under-par 68 Thursday at the Chevron Championship, the first women's major of the year. The world number one from the United States was two strokes behind leader and compatriot Lauren Coughlin, who shot a superb bogey-free 66 at The Club at Carlton Woods, Texas. The 25-year-old Korda is looking […] todayApril 19, 2024 10
insert_link Sport Arsenal, Liverpool fight to keep Premier League race alive Arsenal have no time to dwell on their Champions League exit as they return to Premier League action this weekend with the chance to reclaim top spot. Manchester City were the big winners last week, hammering Luton 5-1 before Arsenal and Liverpool both lost, and are now firm favourites to claim an unprecedented fourth straight English top-flight title. But City are in FA Cup semi-final action against Chelsea […] todayApril 19, 2024 1
insert_link Sport Coe divides Olympic movement with prize money move World Athletics president Sebastian Coe's decision to award prize money to Olympic gold medallists may have been welcomed by athletes but the move has upset some of his fellow federation bosses and surprised seasoned observers of the Games. Coe put the cat among the pigeons when he announced last week that track and field gold medallists at the Paris Games this year will receive $50,000 (47,000 euros), a first […] todayApril 19, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics March 2024 Vehicle Sales Reach Highest Level Since July 2016 Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde, commented on the March 2024 vehicle sales, stating that out of the 1,451 vehicles sold, 1,269 were purchased by dealerships and 182 by rental agencies, with no sales to the government. Commercial vehicles were the main driver behind the surge in sales. todayApril 19, 2024 40
insert_link South Africa Investigation Underway Following Mooikloof Substation Fire in South African City Of Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink of the city of Tshwane in S.A has stated that technical teams are diligently investigating the root cause of the fire at the Mooikloof substation. Since Wednesday evening, portions of eastern Pretoria have experienced power outages due to a transformer fire at the substation, which caused a trip at the Nyala in-feed station. Affected areas include sections of Moreleta Park, Mooikloof, Pretoria East Hospital, Woodhill, and the […] todayApril 19, 2024 27
insert_link Namibia SADC Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Labour Migration Through Skills Development The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation ministry alongside the International Labour Organization, hosted a pivotal workshop on labour migration within SADC. Stakeholders emphasized Skills Portability, Recognition, and Anticipation, aiming to bolster institutional frameworks and policies. Lydia Indombo: the Executive Director at the Ministry. todayApril 19, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics 19 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Highlights and Financial Indicators 1. Namibia's Green Industrialization Drive: Namibia is at the forefront of a pioneering effort to repurpose its rail assets, with the aim of driving green industrialization. James Mnyupe, Green Hydrogen Commissioner, emphasizes the country's strategic geographic location and abundant renewable energy sources as key drivers for sustainable economic development. 2. Job Cuts in South Africa's Mining Sector: Sibanye Stillwater has announced plans to shutter its 4 Belt shaft at Marikana, […] todayApril 19, 2024 14
insert_link World U.S vetoes Palestine’s bid to join U.N Palestine has not been admitted to the United Nations as a full member, following a Security Council vote. The United States vetoed the bid - as was widely expected. Twelve nations in the 15-member council voted for the resolution, and two countries - the United Kingdom and Switzerland, abstained. Earlier, U.N Secretary General Antonio Guterres said six months of war has made Gaza a "humanitarian hellscape" and repeated calls for […] todayApril 19, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Unchanged repo rate still a challenge for many civil servants’ cost of living The government has disclosed that the wage bill for the upcoming financial year amounts to N$35.4 billion, encompassing benefits and a 5% raise for civil servants, as outlined in its 2024/25 budget. The allocation is intended to cover the salaries of 107,000 civil servants. Dr. Basilius Kasera, a Professor in Human Sciences at UNAm, provides insights on the matter. todayApril 19, 2024 62