Author: C Badenhorst

Nigeria’s Banking Overhaul Sparks Global Confidence as CBN Governor Cardoso Drives Reform

• November 18, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Olayemi Michael Cardoso has driven landmark banking reforms that slashed inflation, boosted investor confidence, and sparked a fintech boom, earning praise from the IMF and S&P Global Ratings.

Lakers stun Blazers 123-115 as underdogs, cover spread and crush over/under

• November 4, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Maodo Lo Leads Zalgiris Past Barcelona as Valencia Upsets Milano

• October 24, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Maodo Lo leads Žalgiris past Barcelona while Valencia upsets Milano, shaping EuroLeague standings and setting up a pivotal Kaunas‑Valencia clash.

Michigan Keeps Parental Opt‑Out, Local Control in Updated Sex‑Ed Standards

• October 17, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Michigan's education chief confirms parental opt‑out rights and local control stay intact despite new sex‑ed standards, easing worries of over 2,000 parents.

Trump Declares 'War Is Over' in Knesset After Hostage Release Deal

• October 14, 2025
• C Badenhorst

President Donald Trump declared the war over in a Knesset speech after the U.S.-brokered ceasefire freed the last hostages, sparking hope and skepticism over lasting peace.

Johannesburg High Court Grants R400K Bail to Alleged Cartel Boss in DJ Sumbody Murder Case

• October 11, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Johannesburg High Court grants R400K bail to alleged cartel boss Katiso "KT" Molefe, overturning a prior denial in the high‑profile DJ Sumbody murder case, sparking debate over bail standards.

Dominican Republic Climbs to 5th Spot in 2025 Prosperity Index

• October 11, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Dominican Republic climbs to fifth place in the 2025 Prosperity Index, driven by record tourism, IMF-backed growth forecasts, and a push toward high‑income status by 2030.

Libya vs Cape Verde Ends 3‑3 in World Cup Qualifiers Showdown

• October 9, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Libya and Cape Verde drew 3‑3 in Tripoli, keeping Cape Verde five points clear atop Group D and leaving Libya's World Cup hopes hinging on a final game against Cameroon.

Xiaomi Bangladesh dazzles Dhaka with REDMI 15 Power Night launch

• October 7, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Xiaomi Bangladesh's REDMI 15 Power Night in Dhaka showcased a 7,000 mAh phone priced from 17,999 BDT, sparking excitement among locals and reinforcing the brand's market push.

Quarterback Frenzy: Mock Drafts Clash Over #1 Pick Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

• October 7, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Early 2026 NFL mock drafts clash over the top pick, with quarterbacks John Mateer and Fernando Mendoza leading the debate, and the Browns, Saints and Giants eyeing early selections.

USA U‑20 Crushes New Caledonia 9‑1 in World Cup Opener

• October 6, 2025
• C Badenhorst

The USA U‑20 squad demolished New Caledonia 9‑1 in their World Cup opener, with Benjamin Cremaschi netting a hat‑trick and setting a new scoring record as they top Group E.

India’s 88‑Run Rout of Pakistan Highlights Powerplay Mastery at Women’s World Cup

• October 6, 2025
• C Badenhorst

India thrashed Pakistan by 88 runs at the Women's Cricket World Cup in Colombo, boosting their top‑spot in Group B while Pakistan faces elimination odds.