Author: C Badenhorst

Porto Crushes Nice 3-0 as French Side’s Winless European Run Hits 17 Matches

• December 5, 2025
• C Badenhorst

FC Porto beat OGC Nice 3-0 on November 27, 2025, in the Europa League, extending Nice's winless European streak to 17 matches. Gabriel Vega scored twice, Samu added a penalty, and Pepe inspired Porto's dominant display.

FNB projects R3.3bn Black Friday spend as app crashes and debt warnings mount

• November 29, 2025
• C Badenhorst

FNB projected R3.3bn in Black Friday 2025 spending as its app crashed under demand, while the National Credit Regulator warned that over 10 million over-indebted South Africans risk deeper financial harm from impulse buys.

Neymar’s Olympic Goal Seals Santos’ Quarterfinal Spot, Relegates Inter de Limeira in Paulistão 2025

• November 25, 2025
• C Badenhorst

Neymar scored a rare 'olímpico' goal as Santos FC beat Inter de Limeira 3-0 in the Paulistão 2025, securing a quarterfinal spot and sending Inter de Limeira to relegation with massive financial consequences.

Lakers Host Jazz in High-Stakes Matchup as Luka Doncic Faces Lauri Markkanen

• November 21, 2025
• 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.