insert_link Sport Buttler eager for T20 world champions England to learn India lessons England captain Jos Buttler believes his squad will be better equipped to retain their T20 World Cup title after a miserable defence of their 50-over crown in India last year. England will be one of the favourites for the 2024 World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States after beating Pakistan in the final in Australia two years ago. But it was a similar story when many […] todayMay 30, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics EIB Global Invests €25 million in Amethis Fund III to promote sustainable growth of African businesses The has so far invested nearly €3 billion in equity funds with a geographic focus entailing Africa. In 2023, close to 60% of EIB’s fund investments were in Africa. Amethis has supported the growth of more than 30 African companies employing more than 40,000 people. European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has invested €25 million into Amethis Fund III, a pan-African fund providing private equity growth capital to medium […] todayMay 29, 2024 12
insert_link Local Gobabis and Rundu chess open tournaments conclude In separate chess tournaments held over the weekend on Saturday, 25 May, players participated in the Bank Windhoek 2024 Gobabis and Rundu Open Tournaments. The two events, facilitated by the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) and supported by Bank Windhoek, took place in Gobabis and Rundu. Seventy-one participants competed in chess battles to prove their skill and excellence. With a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers, […] todayMay 29, 2024 7
insert_link Local Prohibition of placement of advertisement and posters on public roads The (RA) has noted with great concern the placement of advertisements within proclaimed road reserves without the necessary approvals. In some instances, advertisements are placed on road traffic signs, a practice that may lead to traffic accidents. Placement of any advertisements or posters on proclaimed road reserves is prohibited in terms of the Roads Ordinance 17 of 1972, which states that: • No person shall infringe any proclaimed […] todayMay 29, 2024 80
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Wild Africa Fund and OneAfrica partner to Increase Awareness About Wildlife Conservation in Namibia Wild Africa Fund, an organisation dedicated to popularising wildlife conservation across Africa, is excited to announce its strategic partnership with OneAfrica in Namibia. This collaboration, officially launching on May 30th 2024, has already commenced with the broadcast of ‘Music for Wildlife’ concerts from Saturday 25 May 2024. This multifaceted partnership spans both television and radio, leveraging the extensive reach and influence of OneAfrica to amplify Wild Africa […] todayMay 29, 2024 18 2
insert_link Sport Rummenigge says Kompany on verge of joining Bayern Munich Vincent Kompany has been chosen as next Bayern Munich coach but details on a contract still need to be ironed out, club supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said Tuesday. According to German tabloid Bild and English newspaper The Guardian, the 38-year-old Belgian has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern despite overseeing Burnley's relegation from the Premier League last term. Rummenigge told Sky Italia there are just a […] todayMay 29, 2024 10
insert_link Sport Former Olympic pole vault champion Thiago Braz banned for doping Brazil's 2016 Olympic champion Thiago Braz will not be able to attempt to regain his title in Paris this year having been banned for 16 months for doping on Tuesday by the Athletics Integrity Unit. "The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned Rio 2016 Olympic champion Thiago Braz for 16 months for the presence of ostarine glucuronide," read an AIU statement. The 30-year-old had protested his innocence saying […] todayMay 29, 2024 11
insert_link Sport Ancelotti’s ‘quiet leadership’ key to his Champions League success Real Madrid's superstars usually grab the headlines but quietly steering the ship in the direction of Champions League success yet again is coach Carlo Ancelotti. If Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on Saturday Ancelotti can become the first coach to lift the trophy five times. The Italian is already the most decorated manager in the history of the tournament, winning it twice with AC Milan in […] todayMay 29, 2024 8
insert_link Sport Osaka ‘really excited to face’ Swiatek at French Open Naomi Osaka says she is "really excited" to face red-hot tournament favourite Iga Swiatek in the French Open second round on Wednesday, when men's title contenders Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are also in action. Former world number one Osaka won a match at a Grand Slam event for the first time since the 2022 Australian Open with her opening victory over Lucia Bronzetti. The Japanese star returned […] todayMay 29, 2024 13