insert_link Local Trustco plans to raise NAD 2.4 billion from shareholders to tap into Namibia’s economic potential. Trustco Group Holdings Limited is concluding pivotal transactions with key shareholders that underscore confidence in Namibia's bright economic prospects and Trustco's time tested capabilities to channel investment into high-growth areas. First, Trustco and United States fund Riskowitz Value Fund LP (RVF) will enter into an option to make a cash investment of up to NAD 950 million into Trustco, entrenching RVF as a key anchor foreign investor. The […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 13
insert_link Local NCF hosts the National Chess Championships Qualifiers From Thursday, 11 January until Sunday, 14 January 2024, the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted the Namibia National Chess Qualifiers in Windhoek. In a thrilling display of strategic brilliance and tactical prowess, the participating players showcased their chess talent during the contest. The stakes were high as the top five players from the men and the women’s sections would secure a coveted spot in the Namibia National Chess […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 13
insert_link Sport Australia’s Welsford wins tight finish in first TDU stage Australia's Sam Welsford held off the fast-finishing German Phil Bauhaus to take the opening stage of Australia's Tour Down Under in his first WorldTour ride for new team BORA-Hansgrohe on Tuesday. Welsford was perfectly positioned for the dash to the finish line in Tanunda by teammate Danny Van Poppel and prevailed by a half front wheel over last year's stage winner Bauhaus (Bahrain Victorious) with Eritera's Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty) third. […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 8
insert_link Sport West Indies look to spring surprise on Australia Australia head into the two-Test series against the West Indies beginning in Adelaide Wednesday as the hottest of favourites, but the visitors insist they are ready to shock the reigning world Test champions. For the Australians, the biggest challenge has been deciding on a replacement for veteran opener David Warner, who retired after their win over Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground earlier this month. They have […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Kerber’s Grand Slam comeback a non-event Angelique Kerber's Grand Slam comeback ended with a whimper in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday as the new mum crashed out in three sets to Danielle Collins. In her first major following an 18-month hiatus to give birth, the German fought hard but succumbed to the 2022 Melbourne Park finalist 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. The unseeded Collins will now play world number one Iga Swiatek. Collins […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 1
insert_link Sport Everton, Nottingham Forest face sanctions after admitting financial breaches Everton and Nottingham Forest were referred to an independent commission by the Premier League on Monday after admitting to breaches of financial rules. The alleged breaches of the league's profitability and sustainability rules relate to the 2022-23 season and leave both clubs facing the threat of a points deduction. With Everton and Forest currently embroiled in a relegation battle, that would plunge their top-flight status into severe doubt. Everton have […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Spanish motorcyclist Falcon dies after Dakar rally crash Spanish motorcyclist Carles Falcon has died aged 45 from the injuries he suffered last week on the second stage of the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, his team said Monday. "On Monday, January 15, Carles passed away. The medical team has confirmed that the neurological damage caused by the cardio-respiratory arrest at the time of the accident is irreversible," the TwinTrail Racing Team said in a statement posted on […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Son fluffs lines but S. Korea, Iraq win openers at Asian Cup South Korea launched their campaign for a first Asian Cup since 1960 with a 3-1 win over Bahrain while fellow former champions Iraq beat Indonesia by the same scoreline Monday. In the last game of the day, Jordan thrashed Malaysia 4-0 with Mahmoud Al-Mardi and Mousa Al-Tamari both scoring twice. Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in upstaged Son Heung-min with two goals for Jurgen Klinsmann's South Korea, who are among the […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 4
insert_link Sport Allen, Bills torch Steelers in wild card game Josh Allen threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another as the Buffalo Bills defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 in their weather-delayed NFL wild card battle on Monday. In freezing conditions at Buffalo's Highmark Stadium, Allen and the Bills advanced to a home playoff showdown with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs next weekend after torching the Steelers' with a devastating first-half offensive display. Monday's playoff game had been […] todayJanuary 16, 2024 4
