insert_link Sport Mexico name veteran Javier Aguirre as new coach Veteran Mexican coach Javier Aguirre was brought back as national football manager on Monday in an attempt to revive the team's 2026 World Cup hopes. He replaces Jaime Lozano, who was dropped last week after rejecting a proposal by the football federation that included a demotion for the international tournament, which Mexico will co-host. "We're very pleased to announce the arrival of Javier 'El Vasco' Aguirre as technical […] todayJuly 23, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Fast, not furious: Richardson eyes Olympic redemption Three years after hitting rock bottom, Sha'Carri Richardson heads to the Olympics poised to conquer the pinnacle of her sport. The 24-year-old Texan arrives in Paris as the reigning world champion over 100m, and the fastest woman in the world this year with a brisk 10.71sec under her belt. Factor in the relative disarray of her main rivals, and it's easy to see why Richardson is a heavy […] todayJuly 23, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Fiji seek to outshine Dupont and defend Olympic ‘legacy’ Iconic French rugby star Antoine Dupont kicks off Olympic action at the Paris Games on Wednesday in a move that could not have been better scripted. Rugby sevens will be held from July 24-30, with three days apiece for the men and women's tournaments at the Stade de France. Dupont, the captain of Toulouse and France in the 15-a-side format, has become one of the faces of the […] todayJuly 23, 2024 13
insert_link Sport Sri Lanka names Charith Asalanka to lead T20 team Sri Lanka has named Charith Asalanka their new T20 captain Tuesday ahead of a white ball series against visiting India, the island's cricket board said Tuesday. The 27-year-old middle-order batsman replaces Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down 11 days ago following Sri Lanka's early exit from the T20 World Cup in June. The board did not say if it was making changes to the ODI squad currently led by Kusal […] todayJuly 23, 2024 4
Local O&L group announces notice of termination of Pick n Pay Namibia franchise agreement The O&L Group, through WUM Properties (Pty) Ltd trading as Pick n Pay Namibia, owns and operates 19 Pick n Pay branded retail stores in Namibia under a franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa (as franchisor). The O&L Group, through WUM Properties (Pty) Ltd, has given notice to terminate the franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa by 30 June 2025. This strategic decision aligns […] todayJuly 22, 2024 15
insert_link Opinion Pieces Understanding Preservation Funds A preservation fund is a savings vehicle into which you can transfer your retirement savings, from a retirement fund (pension or provident fund), with the aim of preserving funds for your financial well-being in retirement. This vehicle is primarily used when people resign or change jobs, which then becomes a tax-free transfer from your existing retirement fund into a preservation fund of your choice. Preservation can either be […] todayJuly 22, 2024 4
insert_link World US Secret Service ‘failed’ in mission to protect Trump: director US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle acknowledged on Monday that the agency "failed" in its mission to prevent the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. "The Secret Service's solemn mission is to protect our nation's leaders," Cheatle said during testimony before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. "On July 13, we failed," she said. "As director of the United States Secret Service, I take full […] todayJuly 22, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Inmates fighting for conjugal visits American national convicted of murder, Kevan Townsend and trial-awaiting prisoner, a former magistrate, Jaco Kennedy appeared in the Windhoek High Court on Monday, in their fight for conjugal and private family visits. The two, appearing before Judge Collins Parker, are suing the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, the Windhoek Correctional Facility, Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Service, Raphael Hamunyela, and the Ombudsman, for […] todayJuly 22, 2024 11
insert_link World Harris races to wrap up nomination after Biden drops out By Danny Kemp and Frankie Taggart US Vice President Kamala Harris raced Monday to lock in Democratic support and secure the party's nomination to take on Donald Trump in November after President Joe Biden's sensational exit. Armed with Biden's endorsement, the 59-year-old has quickly won the backing of a flood of Democrats as she prepares to kick off her first full day of campaigning with an […] todayJuly 22, 2024 6
