Staff Writer

The Alexforbes Lead Story – 6 February 2024

Stefan Terblanche, the CEO of the FP du Toit Transport Group, is clearly passionate about the country. In this interview David speaks to him about challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the freight and logistics sector in 2024. https://iono.fm/e/1403679

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Business / Economics

Tourism Focus – 6 February 2024

CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, Gitta Paetzold gives us a quick look back at the tourism sector's performance in 2023 and what her outlook for the rest of this year is. https://iono.fm/e/1403681

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Business / Economics

Market Watch – 6 February 2024

With the National Budget scheduled to be tabled later this month, Michelle spoke to independent economist Gabriel Erastus about government's budgets and their performance against the targets they set themselves. https://iono.fm/e/1403680

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Sport

From ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to ‘Mr. Right’: Purdy plots Super Bowl ambush

Just under two years ago, Brock Purdy was a little-known college quarterback embarking on an NFL career with few expectations. Picked by the San Francisco 49ers with the 262nd and final selection of the 2022 Draft, the fresh-faced youngster was crowned that year's "Mr. Irrelevant" -- the disparaging tag bestowed on the player chosen last from the pool of college talent entering the NFL each season. At least one […]

February 7, 2024 2

Sport

Pochettino won’t lose his hair over Chelsea crisis

Mauricio Pochettino insists he won't lose his hair because of Chelsea's dismal form as the under-fire Blues boss called for perspective over their slump. Pochettino's side head to Aston Villa for an FA Cup fourth-round replay on Wednesday reeling after successive heavy defeats. Chelsea lost 4-1 at Liverpool, then slumped to a chastening 4-2 home defeat against Wolves on Sunday. Pochettino was jeered by angry Chelsea fans during […]

February 7, 2024 4

Sport

Southampton book Liverpool tie in FA Cup, Coventry to face Maidstone

Southampton booked an FA Cup fifth round tie against Liverpool with a 3-0 win over Watford on Tuesday, while Coventry's 4-1 victory against Sheffield Wednesday secured a date with history makers Maidstone. Saints forward Sekou Mara struck twice in the fourth round replay at St Mary's to secure the prized trip to Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Championship high-fliers, unbeaten in their last 24 games in all competitions, took […]

February 7, 2024 3

Sport

Six Nations blow for France as Willemse suspended for four weeks

France suffered another blow to their Six Nations hopes on Tuesday when lock Paul Willemse was suspended for four weeks over his sending-off in their loss to Ireland. The tournament's disciplinary committee imposed the punishment after Willemse received a yellow and then red card for high tackles in the 37-18 defeat in the opening Six Nations match in Marseille. The 31-year-old Willemse, who won his 32nd cap, was shown […]

February 7, 2024 3

South Africa

Tah strikes late to send Leverkusen to German Cup semis

Jonathan Tah scored in the 90th minute to send Bayer Leverkusen through to the German Cup semis, with a 3-2 win at home over Stuttgart on Tuesday. League leaders Leverkusen came from behind twice against an impressive Stuttgart, securing victory in the dying moments for the third time in their past five matches. With the match headed for extra time, star midfielder Florian Wirtz curled in a superb cross for […]

February 7, 2024 5

Namibia

Namibia to take part in Mining Indaba 2024

Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Gloria Simubali has led a delegation to the ‘Investing in African Mining Indaba 2024’, which commenced in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday. A media statement availed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy said Namibia will during the indaba showcase the opportunities the country presents in the mining sector to a global audience of foremost thinkers in mining. […]

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