insert_link Sport College basketball phenom Caitlin Clark selected first in WNBA draft Caitlin Clark, who smashed records on and off the court in a dazzling US college career, was selected first in the WNBA draft on Monday amid expectations she will have a transformative effect on women's professional basketball. Clark, 22, was taken first overall by the Indiana Fever -- a team that hasn't been to the playoffs since 2016 and that had the second-lowest attendance in the league in […] todayApril 16, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Paris 2024 Games flame to be lit in ancient Olympia The sacred flame for the Paris 2024 Olympics is to be lit Tuesday in ancient Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Games, for an epic torch relay stretching from the Acropolis to the South Pacific. Hundreds of dignitaries and spectators are expected to attend the ritual in the small Peloponnese town in southwestern Greece where the Olympics were born in 776 BCE, and where the ceremony is held every […] todayApril 16, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Pride and hype as F1 roars back to China after Covid absence Two years ago the Shanghai International Circuit hosted a Covid hospital, but this weekend it will stage Formula One once more as the sport returns to China for the first time since the pandemic. Adding to the excitement of fans, they will see Shanghai native Zhou Guanyu drive at his home track in Formula One for the first time. "I'm extremely excited, in these 5,000 years of (Chinese) […] todayApril 16, 2024 7
insert_link Sport Maxwell takes indefinite ‘mental and physical break’ from IPL Australia's Glenn Maxwell will take an indefinite "mental and physical break" from the IPL after struggling for form with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The big-hitting all-rounder has scored just 32 with the bat in six games and skipped the defeat on Monday in a record run-fest against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was Bengaluru's sixth defeat in seven matches and Faf du Plessis's side are bottom of the 10-team table. "I think […] todayApril 16, 2024 8
insert_link Opinion Pieces Building Trust in Business Transactions Opinion Piece by Thabo Molefe, Head of Africa Regions at TransUnion for consideration Operating a business today is almost impossible without the insights and understanding provided by data. Data enables informed decision- making, problem solving, deeper business and customers insights, and enhances operational efficiency and agility. Data, in the context of a credit bureau, has become integral to the success of many financial services organisations across the […] todayApril 15, 2024 44
insert_link Local Navigating risk in Sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and opportunities By Horst Simon, Business Risk Officer, Capricorn Group Sub-Saharan Africa, home to diverse cultures, abundant resources, and dynamic economies, is a region of immense potential. However, amidst its promise lies a landscape fraught with risks that demand attention and initiative-taking strategies. From political instability and security threats to environmental vulnerabilities and health crises, Sub-Saharan Africa grapples with multifaceted challenges that require concerted efforts from governments, businesses, and […] todayApril 15, 2024 8
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek appoints Shikage as Strategic Communication Specialist Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Marketing and Corporate Communication Services, Jacquiline Pack, recently announced the appointment of Wetumwene Shikage as the Bank’s Strategic Communication Specialist at the Marketing and Corporate Communication Services (MCCS) department, effective Friday, 1 March 2024. Pack said that Shikage is a determined communicator with leadership skills and a passion for corporate communication. Shikage will support the Strategic Communication Manager in collating and writing content […] todayApril 15, 2024 22
Local Wilderness Namibia rebuilds iconic desert Rhino camp In the vast landscape of the Palmwag Concession in Namibia’s Damaraland, Wilderness Desert Rhino Camp is undergoing an extensive rebuild. The reinvigorated camp is set to reopen in July 2024 with an elegant new look and feel. Continuing to pay homage to its natural desert surrounds, the camp is a celebration of its inspiring conservation success story – the ongoing protection of one of the world’s last free-roaming Critically […] todayApril 15, 2024 9
insert_link Sport Beijing half marathon probes ’embarrassing’ win by Chinese runner Beijing half marathon organisers said Monday they were investigating after footage shared widely online appeared to show three African runners deliberately allowing China's He Jie to win. Video clips of Sunday's race showed the Kenyans Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat, Dejene Hailu of Ethiopia and home runner He approaching the finish. The three African runners can be seen pointing to the finish line and apparently waving He out […] todayApril 15, 2024 5
