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
insert_link Sport Namibia goes down 10-3 to ruthless Egypt Namibia squared up against three-time competition champions Egypt in their second Group B match at the championship and could not match the quality of their opponents. As in their opening match of the competition, Namibia’s goalkeeper Cee-Jay Van Wyk was once again the star of the show, preventing the Egyptians from finding the back of the net in the opening minutes of the match. Despite Van Wyk’s […] todayApril 15, 2024 6
insert_link Sport Dortmund lean on home comforts ahead of Atletico clash Borussia Dortmund host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Tuesday looking for inspiration from their Westfalenstadion fortress to overturn a 2-1 deficit. Winners in 1997 and finalists in 2013, Dortmund are somehow still in with a shot at returning to the semi-finals despite a terrible start in Madrid, with Edin Terzic's overawed side trailing by two goals after 30 minutes. Dortmund […] todayApril 15, 2024 4
insert_link Sport The Premier League title race : six games to go Manchester City hold the destiny of the Premier League title in their hands after Arsenal and Liverpool stumbled to shock defeats on Sunday. Arsenal's unbeaten league run in 2024 was ended by Aston Villa's 2-0 win at the Emirates, while Liverpool were stunned 1-0 at home by Crystal Palace. City, by contrast, cruised to a 5-1 win over Luton on Saturday to go two points clear with six […] todayApril 15, 2024 5
insert_link Sport Vinales makes MotoGP history the hard way in Grand Prix of the Americas Maverick Vinales overcame a horror start from pole on his Aprilia to claw his way back and win the Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP in Texas on Sunday. Exciting teenaged rookie Pedro Acosta took second with Enea Bastianini completing the podium of the third race weekend of the season. Vinales, who had dropped back to 11th after a disastrous grid getaway, wrote his name into motorcycling history as […] todayApril 15, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Lyon come back to win against Brest in 16th minute of injury time An Ainsley M aitland-Nilespenalty 16 minutes into second-half added time gave Lyon a stunning 4-3 win against Brest on Sunday, pushing the home team up to within two points of the European spots. It was a topsy-turvy affair in which the lead switched hands three times before Lyon eventually emerged victors well beyond the original allotted period of added time to stun second-placed Brest at the Groupama Stadium. Corentin […] todayApril 15, 2024 4
