The Business Report Spotlight: Recent Episodes
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Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ray Auala, Head of Markets at RNB, about the government's updated borrowing plan, the shift from foreign to domestic borrowing, increased demand for local bonds, and what the FID announcement could mean for future funding.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Now in its fourth year, the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference returns to Windhoek from 18 to 20 August, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss the future of one of Namibia's fastest-growing sectors. Angie Scholtz sat down with Ndapewa Hangula, the Acting Executive for Investments at NIPDB.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
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MTN – A weaker second quarter in Nigeria unsettled investors, while stronger results from Ghana offer some reassurance as markets look ahead to the second half of the year.
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Stor-Age – The self-storage specialist is expanding through acquisitions and management agreements, with a focus on growing fee income and improving returns on capital.
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African Bitcoin Corporation – The company’s Bitcoin-focused strategy, its SME lending ambitions, and why the Finance Ghost believes the underlying business story has become confusing.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie is joined by Namibia’s Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy, Modestus Amutse.
On the Business Report, we kick off Mining Week with a powerful start. Our Alexforbes Lead Story features Johan Coetzee, the Managing Director of Rossing Uranium, unpacking tech metals, lithium potential, and Namibia’s evolving role in the global energy transition.
This afternoon on The Business Report, we kick off Mining Week with a powerful start. Our Alexforbes Lead Story features John Roos, the Managing Director of B2Gold, unpacking what we can expect this week at the expo. It’s part of our exclusive week-long coverage from the Mining Expo & Conference.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Helena Mboti from Standard Bank about the outlook for inflation and interest rates in Namibia and South Africa, the impact of rising fuel and electricity costs, and how El Niño could influence food prices in the medium term.
Today we kick off Mining Week with a powerful start. Our Alexforbes Lead Story features Anthony Viljoen, the CEO of Andrada Mining, unpacking what we can expect this week at the expo. It’s part of our exclusive week-long coverage from the Mining Expo & Conference.
This afternoon on The Business Report, we kick off Mining Week with a powerful start. Our Alexforbes Lead Story features Fabian Shaanika, the CEO of the Chamber of Mines, unpacking what we can expect this week at the expo. It’s part of our exclusive week-long coverage from the Mining Expo & Conference.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
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Canal+ & MultiChoice – Canal+ is celebrating MultiChoice's turnaround, but questions remain over whether World Cup subscriber growth can be sustained once promotional offers end.
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Vodacom – Strong growth in Egypt and East Africa is driving the telecom giant's outlook, prompting an upgrade to its medium-term earnings and cash flow targets.
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Anglo American – Copper remains in focus, De Beers faces mounting pressure from lab-grown diamonds, and Anglo continues reshaping its portfolio.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie is joined by Garth Petersen, the MD of Liberty Life Namibia
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Pandu Shaduka, fixed income analyst at Cirrus, about government's worsening cash flow position, borrowing strategy, the impact of VAT refunds to oil companies, and what a future oil development could mean for Namibia's public finances.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Second Nedbank Namibia Future of Business Conference returns on 29 July at Droombos Estate in Windhoek, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders and decision-makers for a day focused on growth and innovation. For more on this, Angie Scholtz sat down with Rukee Kaakunga, the Conference Coordinator at Future Media.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The sixth Business Summit Namibia will take place in Windhoek on Saturday under the theme, Building Scalable and Formidable Businesses Through Disciplined Execution and Tireless Commitment. Angie Scholtz is joined by Martin Nankela, the Founder and Host of the Business Summit Namibia.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
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Nedbank – Why the bank is expanding back into Africa with a controlling stake in a Kenyan bank, and whether this marks the start of a stronger African growth story.
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Prosus – The sale of its Delivery Hero stake unlocks around R40 billion, raising the question of whether the cash should fund more acquisitions or share buybacks.
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Sasol – Strong operational performance, higher production, and improving chemicals pricing point to a positive year for the energy giant.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Namibia's housing challenge is less about a shortage of homes and more about a lack of affordable housing finance, according to a new policy paper by Vijay Jha, a Senior Partner and Chief Operating Officer at R and J in Namibia. Angie Scholtz sat down with Vijay to discuss this.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Eloise du Plessis from PSG about Namibia's latest growth and inflation figures, the outlook for interest rates, the opportunities and risks around oil, and why patience remains one of the most valuable investment strategies.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz is joined by Johnson Hango, Mine Overseer at Namdeb.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Now in its fourth year, the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference returns to Windhoek from 18 to 20 August, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss the future of one of Namibia's fastest-growing sectors. Angie Scholtz sat down with Jason Kasuto, the Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Stuart Main about rising inflation, the outlook for interest rates, and why developments in China's property market could have a significant impact on Namibia's commodity exports and economy.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Tanzania’s Ambassador to Namibia, Caesar Waitara, says the recent state visit between the two countries has opened new opportunities to strengthen trade and investment. He said four Memoranda of Understanding were signed, including agreements focused on trade cooperation and supporting small and medium enterprises. Angie Scholtz sat down with Tanzania’s Ambassador to Namibia, Caesar Waitara
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
A new article by Aimee Langford, the Head Actuary at Alexforbes, highlights the importance of carefully planning retirement income, including decisions around taking a lump sum and choosing between guaranteed and living annuities. Angie Scholtz spoke to Aimee Langford about this.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
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South African Banks – Why Fitch's credit rating upgrades for Standard Bank, Nedbank and FirstRand are good news for funding costs, shareholders and the broader banking sector.
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Oando – The Nigerian energy company listed on the JSE, its vertically integrated business model, and why investors are watching its next set of results closely.
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Clicks & WeBuyCars – What recent directors' share dealings could be signalling to investors, and why insider buying at Clicks is attracting attention.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
MobiPay has achieved the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management. The certification recognises the company's systems for managing information security, governance, and risk, and reinforces its commitment to protecting customer and business data.
Angie Scholtz spoke to Delvalene Nghimbwasha, the compliance manager of MobiPay.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ray Auala, Head of Markets at RMB, about uncertainty in Namibia's borrowing plans, what a positive FID announcement could mean for government financing, and where investors are finding value in the bond market.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
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Goldrush – Online gambling is disrupting traditional gaming businesses, squeezing margins and forcing operators to compete with tech platforms instead of physical rivals.
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Lighthouse Properties – Strong tenant sales, low vacancies, and robust growth across Spain, Portugal, and France continue to drive confidence in the European-focused property fund.
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Prosus – Revenue growth looks impressive on the surface, but investors are focusing on profitability, free cash flow, and the ongoing pressure facing Tencent and the broader tech sector.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie is joined by Dinapama's Managing Director, David Namalenga.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, NAMCOR, has welcomed the successful completion of drilling operations at the Capricornus-1A appraisal well in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. Angie Scholtz sat down with NamCor's Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho, to discuss this.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Namibia has become the first member state of the World Intellectual Property Organization to launch and operationalise the Copyright Module of the Industrial Property Administration System, or IPAS 4.0. After the launch, Angie Scholtz sat down with BIPA's CEO, Ainna Vilengi Kaundu.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
-FirstRand – A £750 million provision forces an exit from the UK, but strong lending growth and a resilient core business continue to underpin the group's performance.
-Standard Bank – A voluntary trading update points to slower earnings growth, while management maintains full-year guidance despite recent market volatility.
-Labat – Formerly focused on cannabis opportunities and now reinventing itself as an IT business, Labat's surprise dividend has raised fresh questions about the group's future.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz talks with the CEO of Inceptus Holding, Gervasius Thikusho.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Namibia has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list after successfully addressing all 13 deficiencies identified in its financial crime prevention framework. Angie Scholtz sat down with Bryan Eiseb, the Director of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to discuss this.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Floris Bergh from Capricorn Asset Management about the Bank of Namibia's surprise rate hike, the outlook for inflation and interest rates, and what Namibia's removal from the FATF grey list means for the economy.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Communications Regulatory Authority has rejected all requests to reconsider its decision to deny Starlink Internet Services Namibia’s license applications, citing non-compliance with legal and ownership requirements under the Communications Act. Angie Scholtz spoke to Oliver Diggle, an economist at Cirrus Capital, about this.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story
The Ohlthaver & List Group says private sector investment remains vital for Namibia's economic growth and job creation. Speaking to the Business Report, at a Breakfast hosted by O&L, the Chairperson Sven Thieme said the group continues to invest in Namibia, particularly in its hospitality and fishing operations. Angie Scholtz sat down with Sven Thieme.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
-Premier FMCG – Strong earnings growth driven by operating leverage, improving margins, and why the acquisition of RFG Holdings could reshape the business going forward.
-CA Sales Holdings (CANS) – The FMCG distribution specialist expands into digital commerce with a strategic acquisition aimed at future-proofing its business model.
-Markets, Oil & Interest Rates – What easing tensions in the Middle East could mean for oil prices, inflation, and the outlook for global equity markets.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Helena Mboti from Standard Bank about rising inflation, the impact of higher oil prices on Namibia's economy, and whether the Bank of Namibia is likely to hold interest rates steady.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Angie Scholtz sat down with the Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, following the launch of the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition scheduled for August. The conference will take place from the 18th to the 20th of August at the Mercure Hotel and will be held under the theme, "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians."
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for urgent reforms to Namibia's housing finance system, saying current lending models are making homeownership increasingly unaffordable for many young Namibians. Ngurare questioned why vehicles worth millions of dollars can be financed over relatively short periods, while lower-value houses often require repayment periods of up to 20 years. Angie Scholtz sat down with Rolandi van Wyk, the Growth Manager of Home Loans at FNB Namibia.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
-The Foschini Group (TFG) – Sales growth tells only part of the story, with shrinking margins, falling profits, and mounting pressure from struggling international operations.
-Mr Price – Better-than-expected results and improving margins give investors something to smile about, but the spotlight now shifts to the NKD acquisition.
-Old Mutual Bank – Can South Africa's newest banking entrant compete in an increasingly crowded market, or is it walking into a lion's den of competition?
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Electricity Control Board has reiterated its commitment to operating independently and without external influence. ECB Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise explained that around 90 percent of the ECB's revenue is generated through levies, a funding model he says supports the board's independence. He stressed that the regulator's decisions are guided by legislation and the interests of the electricity sector and consumers, rather than external pressure. Angie Scholtz sat down with Robert Kahimise.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Oliver Diggle from Cirrus Investments about the future of global energy, the impact of Middle East tensions on oil prices, and why the race for AI dominance may ultimately come down to who can produce the cheapest energy.
In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about three security measures businesses should consider.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Third Youth in Oil and Gas Summit 2026 will take place in Walvis Bay from 23 to 25 July, bringing together government, industry, and young professionals as Namibia’s offshore oil discoveries continue to advance. Angie Scholtz is joined by Justina Erastus, the founder and convener of the Youth in Oil and Gas Summit.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz, talks with Elton Josea, the Section Engineer, Earth Moving, at Namdeb, based in Oranjemund.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
-Dis-Chem: A sharp share price drop after earnings disappoint, with investors questioning whether the pharmacy giant still deserves its premium valuation.
-Nampak: What the packaging group's latest results reveal about consumer spending pressure and the challenges facing South Africa's retail supply chain.
-Spar: Profits under severe pressure, market share concerns mounting, and growing questions over whether management has a credible turnaround plan.
Namibia is set to deepen trade and investment relations with China through a series of business forums and sector engagements taking place alongside President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's State Visit to China from 6 to 10 July. Angie Scholtz sits down with the Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, Salomo Hei.
Michelle van Wyk speaks to Eloise du Plessis from PSG about understanding what you really own when you invest, the risks of leveraged products, and why investors should think twice before chasing extraordinary returns.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Namibia-China Business Forum officially concluded in Windhoek with a strong focus on strategic sectors such as energy, mining, and mineral beneficiation. The event also covered health and pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and agro-processing, among others. Angie Scholtz sat down with Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, an economics lecturer at UNAM.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Angie Scholtz is joined by the Managing Director of Pupkewitz Megabuild, Martin Schoemann, following the company’s recognition as “Best of Namibia in Retail” — an achievement that highlights its continued strength in Namibia’s highly competitive DIY and hardware retail sector.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz, sat down with the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Competition Commission, Vitalis Ndalikokule.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
-Famous Brands – The group is still profitable, but weak consumer spending and struggling high-end restaurant brands are weighing on growth.
-Pick n Pay & Boxer – Boxer continues to outperform while Pick n Pay sells down its stake to fund an increasingly difficult turnaround.
-Santam – Rising floods, fires, and inflationary pressure could make this a far tougher year for short-term insurers.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy Modestus Amutse says Namibia is continuing to monitor developments in the global oil market amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz, while working to keep fuel prices affordable for consumers. Minister Modestus Amutse joins Angie Scholtz.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Stuart Main, Head of Treasury at Nedbank Namibia about the global bond sell-off, rising inflation risks, and why markets are now preparing for higher interest rates for longer.
In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about why every business needs mobile app development.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Chinese automotive sector is transforming itself, focusing on software-defined vehicles and expanding its presence in Europe with new models and local assembly. Nico Pieters, franchise executive from Pupkewitz Motor Division, was a guest from GWM at the Auto China 2026. Angie Scholtz is joined by Nico Pieters.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss :
whether Prosus can recover from its recent share price slump amid growing AI disruption fears, Canal+’s planned JSE listing and the challenges facing traditional media platforms worldwide, and how Boxer continues outperforming while parent company Pick n Pay battles ongoing retail struggles.
In Tech Talk:
Gerald tells us about the growing disconnect between technology and business, and why real innovation depends on developers and executives working together to build practical solutions people actually use.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ray Auala, Head of Markets at RMB Namibia, about government’s new borrowing plan, rising geopolitical pressure, and what it could mean for inflation, bond yields, and the local market.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia is currently hosting the second Namibia–EU Business Forum in Windhoek. The forum focuses on unlocking opportunities in key sectors such as green hydrogen, renewable energy, and agribusiness, while promoting sustainable economic growth. Angie Scholtz sits down with the Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, Salomo Hei.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The African Green Industries Summit 2026 has been officially launched and is set to take place from the ninth to the tenth of September in Swakopmund. Angie Scholtz is joined by William Shilamba, the Executive Director of NEA Consulting, who is hosting the African Green Industries Summit 2026.
In our spotlight this evening, Angie speaks to Jason Kasuto, founder and managing partner of Monasa Advisory & Associates, a Namibian advisory firm specializing in Research, ESG, and Advisory services, and Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss Pick n Pay’s struggles against stronger retail competitors. MTN Group Nigeria benefiting from a stronger naira, Vodacom achieving stronger growth, and AB InBev surprised markets with stronger beer sales, especially across South American markets.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) has come into operation. The Finance Minister, Ericah Shafudah, announced the commencement in a government gazette issued on 30 April. The gazette states that some provisions of the act have been excluded from the commencement. Angie Scholtz is joined by Namifisa CEO Kenneth Matomola.
In Tech Talk:
Gerald tells us about marketing in 2026, driven by AI, short-form video, and community.
Brands must connect authentically, show up everywhere, and turn audiences into loyal tribes today globally.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk and Helena Mboti from Standard Bank,
speak about the global uncertainty and Middle East conflict driving oil and fuel price increases. Namibia remains vulnerable, with rising transport, food, and housing costs expected to push inflation higher through 2026.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Bank of Namibia has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee says the move is based on the latest economic indicators. Angie Scholtz is joined by Oliver Diggle, an Economist from Cirrus Capital.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Anglo American – Lab-grown diamonds are disrupting the market, and the pressure on De Beers is only getting worse.
• CMH – Strong results as the group adapts to shifting demand in the automotive market.
• Mondi & Sappi – Weak numbers and rising pressure, with energy costs and global uncertainty weighing on the sector.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Oliver Diggle from Cirrus about rising oil prices, global tensions, and the impact on inflation and interest rates.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Zandria Venter, the Business development consultant at Alexforbes Investments Namibia, talks to Angie Scholtz on the hidden cost of poor investment administration.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Namibia will host the second Namibia–EU Business Forum from the 11th to the 13th of May in Windhoek. The event, co-hosted by the Namibian Government and the European Union, will bring together participants to strengthen trade and investment ties. Angie Scholtz sits down with Ana Beatriz Martins, the EU Ambassador to Namibia.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholz is joined by Martin Nankela, the chief executive and founder of Cross Branding Investments.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Labat Africa – A dramatic shift from cannabis to IT leaves the market confused, with a very low PE ratio and unclear strategy.
• Sappi – Looking at a joint venture with UPM to survive the structural decline in graphic paper.
• Afrimat – A “perfect storm” of a risky acquisition and ferrochrome sector issues pushed the second half into a loss. Still profitable overall, but risks are elevated.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The fourth edition of the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition, set for 22–24 April 2026, aims to reinforce Namibia’s reputation as a cyber-resilient and responsible digital nation. Angie Scholtz is joined by Paulinus Sheehama, the Chairman of the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition.
Coming up in the Market Watch:
Michelle van Wyk speaks to Eloise du Plessis from PSG, and they discuss why markets appear unfazed by global uncertainty, along with the importance of long-term investing through compounding and diversification.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Sintana Energy Incorporated says it has begun discussions with the Namibia Securities Exchange over a potential listing on the local bourse. The company has appointed IJG Securities as its sponsor and corporate advisor as part of the process, and plans to create opportunities for Namibian investors to participate once listed. Mark Späth, the Group Managing Director at IJG Securities, joins Angie Scholtz.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholz is joined by the Interim CEO of the Lotteries Board of Namibia, Dr Johannes Shimaneni.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• RMH’s controversial Grove Mall-linked deal and the challenges of selling minority stakes
• Aimia’s unusual JSE listing, its messy past and potential plans ahead
• Market resilience despite global uncertainty, with oil prices and inflation as key risks
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Industry leaders, investors, and policymakers are gathered at the International Energy Conference that started today in the Capital. The event covers skills development, infrastructure readiness, and local participation. Angie Scholtz is joined by Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, an economics lecturer at the University of Namibia.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Capricorn Asset Management's Floris Bergh about the surprising rebound in global markets despite rising oil prices and inflation concerns
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• FirstRand facing a massive UK regulatory hit and why it may exit the market
• BHP’s multi-billion dollar silver streaming deal and how these mining finance structures work
• Exxaro and Eskom locking in a long-term coal supply deal and what it says about energy security
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Alex Shimuafeni, the Statistician-General and CEO of the Namibia Statistics Agency, joins Angie Scholz.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has outlined the government’s priorities for the year ahead, focusing on economic growth, job creation, and improved service delivery. Delivering the State of the Nation Address in Windhoek, the President emphasised the need to accelerate infrastructure development, strengthen the country’s energy and water security, and expand investment in key sectors such as mining, agriculture, and tourism. On the economic front, the President stressed the importance of fiscal discipline and of creating a conducive investment environment, alongside efforts to advance Namibia’s digital transformation. Angie Scholtz sits down with Almandro Jansen, Associate Economist at Simonis Storm to dissect the Address.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Namibian Lottery Board plans to introduce a 5 percent levy on competition prizes, along with a N$2,000 processing fee for organisers. The proposed measures are part of efforts to strengthen regulation and compliance in Namibia's sector. Angie Scholtz sat down with the CEO of the Lotteries Board of Namibia, Dr Johannes Shimaneni.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• MTN’s expanding board and whether directors truly add value or simply add cost
• CA Sales delivering strong growth in Botswana despite a weak outlook
• Standard Bank’s Africa growth strategy and what it means for investors
Coming up in the Market Watch — RMB’s Ray Auala explains how rising oil prices are driving inflation higher, what it means for your money, and why inflation-linked bonds could offer both protection and surprisingly strong returns.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Namibia’s Otjikoto Mine delivered strong gold production in 2025, performing near the top of its target range, with a strong final quarter boosted by high-grade stockpiles. Costs came in lower than expected, but output is set to decline in 2026 as the mine transitions to underground operations, with higher costs anticipated. Angie Scholtz is joined by John Roos, the Director and Country Manager for B2Gold Namibia.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Development Bank of Namibia has launched a new women-focused financing initiative. The program, called “DBN for Her,” aims to improve access to funding for female entrepreneurs by offering tailored finance and support. Cliffy Nauses, the Acting Chief Investment Officer at DBN, joins Angie Scholtz.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz is joined by Edwin Kamatoto, the Country Manager and Group Chief Executive Officer of NovaNam.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Discovery Limited: A standout investment story, turning a $5 million stake into $78 million through its telematics partner — highlighting the value of smart partnerships and equity positioning.
• PSG Financial Services: Strong earnings growth of over 30%, driven by an aggressive, advisor-led model and consistent client acquisition across markets.
• The Foschini Group: Earnings expected to drop at least 20%, with weak offshore performance and pressure in the apparel sector weighing heavily on results.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Nasan Energies has been approved to acquire over 50 Engen and Shell service stations from Vivo Energy Namibia — marking a major shift toward local ownership in the fuel retail sector. Managing Director Jean Blaise Ollomo and Angie Scholz discuss what it means for jobs, investment, and keeping value right here in Namibia.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Standard Bank’s Helena Mboti unpacks oil prices surging above $100, the global supply risks driving it, and what it means for fuel price increases in Namibia and South Africa.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Spar Group vs Woolworths Holdings: Spar looks to cut costs through a voluntary severance program, while Woolworths moves the other way — acquiring a key supplier to strengthen control of its supply chain.
• Mr Price Group: The market reacts negatively to its European acquisition of NKD, with concerns around valuation and execution risk — and a familiar warning about SA retailers expanding offshore.
• MTN Group: Despite strong operational performance and a sharp share price recovery, geopolitical risk linked to Iran remains a major overhang for investors.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz is joined by Modestus Amutse, the Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy of Namibia.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The Namibia–Mauritius Business Forum was hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board in collaboration with the Economic Development Board of Mauritius, focusing on the Information and Communication Technology sector. Angie Scholtz sat down with Pratima Sewpal, the Senior Manager for Emerging Technology at the Economic Development Board of Mauritius.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Concerns over rising government spending and growing debt risks were highlighted during the presentation of Namibia’s latest budget analysis. Angie Scholtz sits down with Economist Robin Sherbourne after he presented his report, Treading a Fine Line, examining the implications of the 2026/27 national budget for Namibia.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital. They unpack the latest oil price surge as Middle East tensions push Brent above $100 a barrel, what it could mean for inflation, and whether expected interest rate cuts are still realistic.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Standard Bank Namibia hosted its Annual Budget Dialogue 2026, bringing together leaders from government and industry to discuss the 2026/27 National Budget. The dialogue aimed to unpack the implications of the national budget and explore opportunities for Namibia’s economic development. Angie Scholtz caught up with Robert Grant, Senior Partner, at KPMG after the Budget.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT this evening, Angie Scholtz is joined by the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Standards Institution, Dr. Eino Mvula.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Absa Group: A strong year with headline earnings and dividends up around 12%, supported by solid growth in corporate banking and a sharp earnings surge from its Africa operations.
• Shoprite Holdings: The retailer warns of a steep earnings drop of more than 50%, with economic weakness in Botswana and food deflation in Zambia weighing heavily on performance.
• Santam: Strong insurance results with premiums up nearly 15% and underwriting margins improving significantly, although foreign exchange losses trimmed overall investment returns.
In Tech Talk, Gerald tells us how artificial intelligence has evolved, making AI-generated content harder to detect, while exploring its benefits across industries and the growing risks of misinformation online.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk and Cheryl Emvula, Group Economist at First National Bank, speak about how the Iran conflict and rising oil prices could weaken the rand, push petrol prices higher in Namibia, raise inflation expectations, and potentially delay anticipated interest rate cuts this year.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Oil prices have surged above 100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 after escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted a key global shipping route. The spike is raising concerns about higher fuel prices, rising inflation, and slower global growth. For Namibia, which imports all of its fuel, the impact could soon be felt locally. To unpack what this means for the economy, Angie Scholtz is joined by Simonis Storm economist, Almandro Jansen.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Caxton: Print and advertising pressures continue to weigh on results. While digital ad revenue is growing strongly, it’s still not enough to offset declining newspaper and packaging volumes.
• Nedbank: Earnings growth remains modest at around 3%, as the bank reshapes its African strategy — exiting Ecobank and targeting a controlling stake in East Africa’s NCBA.
• Bidvest: A solid performance with steady revenue and profit growth, as the group continues focusing on margins and expanding its global hygiene business.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
The new Namibia Investment Guide has officially launched, offering investors a comprehensive look at opportunities across the country. Developed by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board with public and private partners, Angie Scholtz speaks to NIPDB’s Catherine Shipushu about what it means for investors.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
MN Capital Group will host an investment conference in Windhoek from the 4th to the 6th of March. The event will bring together institutional investors, fund managers, and asset managers to discuss investment opportunities, partnerships, and growth across Africa. Angie Scholtz is joined by Michael Ndinisa, the Group CEO of MNCapital Group.
Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk and PSG’s Eloise du Plessis unpack geopolitical nerves, oil and inflation expectations, and why markets are shifting from easy money to fundamentals.
In tonight's special edition of the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Finance Minister Erica Shafudah tabled the 2026/27 National Budget / the Appropriation Bill this afternoon, outlining the government’s spending plans, revenue expectations, and policy priorities for the year ahead. Stefan Hugo is joined by Almandro Jansen, an economist at Simonis Storm; Mally Likukela, an economist and Managing Director at Twilight Capital Consulting; and Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, an economics lecturer at the University of Namibia.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Namibia and South Korea have signed a 10-year Green Port Strategy to make Namibian ports more sustainable and climate-resilient. Namport is a flagship beneficiary under a program backed by the African Development Bank and South Korea’s Oceans Ministry. Angie Scholtz is joined by Namport CEO Andrew Kanime.
Coming up on The Market Watch — ahead of Thursday’s national budget, Capricorn Asset Management’s Floris Bergh shares his wish list for government.
From containing spending and avoiding tax hikes, to targeting a 3% deficit and restoring a primary surplus — what needs to happen to stabilise Namibia’s debt path?
Plus, why credit ratings, SOEs and development spending execution matter more than ever.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Cirrus Unlisted Investments and Ultimate Safaris are pleased to announce the completion of an equity funding transaction whereby Cirrus, on behalf of individual and institutional Namibian investors, has acquired a significant minority stake in Ultimate, a leading Namibian luxury lodge accommodation and tour operating company. From the Cirrus perspective, Ultimate represents an exemplary and high-impact Namibian business, with significant potential for further growth. Angie Scholtz speaks to Ultimate Safaris Managing Director, Tristan Cowley.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• British American Tobacco and AB InBev under pressure — shifting consumer habits, reduced alcohol consumption, and pricing-led growth raise questions about how “defensive” these traditional stalwarts really are in a changing market.
• Cell C’s maiden results as a listed company — a strong balance sheet and fast-growing wholesale MVNO business, but tough competition in prepaid and postpaid as rivals like Telkom, Vodacom and MTN battle for market share.
• Ethos Capital’s major share buyback — a plan to repurchase 41.5% of shares using disposal proceeds, signaling a commitment to return capital rather than reinvest, in a sector that often trades at a discount to net asset value.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story, Namibia is on track to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, grey list after successfully fixing key weaknesses in its financial system. Angie Scholtz is joined by the Financial Intelligence Centre Director, Bryan Eiseb.
Coming up on The Market Watch — Cirrus Capital economist Oliver Diggle unpacks Namibia’s revised growth outlook, with 2025 downgraded and only a modest rebound expected in 2026. We look at the risks in agriculture, red flags in tourism, pressure on households, and what’s next for inflation and interest rates.
Plus — oil and gas optimism… but no final investment decision factored in just yet.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story - Namibia Business Review editor Mr Tiri Masawi unpacks the recent developments in the oil and gas sectors. He also focuses on the developments that have seen Total Energy and Galp partnering to control Namibia’s largest oil block.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholz speaks to Epson Kasuto, the acting Managing Director of Namibia Wildlife Resorts.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pick n Pay’s worsening turnaround — A trading update shows headline losses have deteriorated by at least 20%, reinforcing how difficult grocery retail recoveries are, with the market effectively assigning little to no value to the core business.
• Bidvest Bank sale collapses — The planned disposal to Access Bank fell through after conditions weren’t met in time, sending Bidvest back to the drawing board while it keeps the bank stable and attractive for a future buyer.
• Standard Bank clarifies stake confusion — Stakes above 5% in other banks were driven by investment subsidiaries acting in the ordinary course of business, not a takeover strategy, with the disclosures largely regulatory rather than strategic.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Meatco says all livestock producer payments are fully up to date, with no outstanding arrears. The corporation paid more than N$580 million to producers between November 2025 and January 2026. Meatco plans to process 63,000 cattle in the 2025/26 financial year and is offering producer prices of between N$68 and N$78 per kilogram from February to April 2026. In our Lead Story this evening, Angie Scholtz is joined by Rosa Thobias, the Head of Corporate Affairs at Meatco.
Coming up on The Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk and RMB Senior Trader Ray Auala break down the potential impact on debt and investor confidence & what the government’s upcoming switch auction could mean for Namibia’s borrowing outlook.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story:
Namibia Business Review editor Mr Tiri Masawi speaks about the decision by the Namibian government to give Social Security the right to manage and administer the public service Medical Aid Scheme.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Leonard Witbeen speaks to the editor and founder of the Namibia Business Review, Mr Tiri Masawi.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pepkor — A flat share price is described as strong relative outperformance after major competitors lost significant value, with modest like-for-like sales growth and a notable 27.9% jump in online sales highlighting continued digital adoption and resilience.
• Shoprite — The retailer’s scale gives it exceptional pricing power with suppliers, allowing it to keep internal price inflation well below food inflation while still guiding headline earnings growth of between 5.2% and 10.2%.
• Sanlam & Ninety One — Sanlam’s sale of its investment management business in exchange for shares is framed as a strategic partnership, giving Sanlam diversification and scale through a specialist active asset manager rather than a full exit.
Coming up on the Market Watch:
Michelle van Wyk speaks to economist Helena Mboti from Standard Bank, who unpacks why the Fed, SARB and Bank of Namibia are holding rates steady, what’s driving dollar weakness, and when borrowers could finally see more relief in Namibia.
In the Alexforbes Lead Story, Angie Scholtz speaks to Frederick Muller, Managing Director for Investments at Alexforbes, about Namibia’s debut on the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index. Namibia received a C grade in the 2025 rankings and is one of only three African countries included, alongside Botswana and South Africa
In the Alexforbes Lead Story, The Bankers Association of Namibia and the Bank of Namibia, together with industry partners, hosted a Fraud and Cybersecurity Risk Awareness Summit under the theme “Strengthening Trust and Resilience in Namibia’s Financial System.” Angie Scholtz sat down with Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas, the Manager for Forensic Services, at Standard Bank Namibia.
In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz is joined by Leilani Basson, the Founder of Twafiika consultants and co-founder of Trending Carrier Hub and Ambassador for Namibian women in AI.
Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pepkor — strong Full-Year results with revenue, margins, and HEPS all rising; fintech booming; and a major new development: Pepkor is officially starting a bank after receiving regulatory approval.
• Spar — still struggling through a messy turnaround as franchise challenges, weak omni-channel execution, and costly international exits weigh on earnings.
• Prosus — solid revenue and e-commerce profit growth, improved free cash flow outside Tencent, and big expectations on recent acquisitions to prove their value in 2026.
South Africa’s interest rate cut may have surprised the market, but what really drove the SARB’s decision — and what does it mean for Namibia?
Michelle van Wyk speaks to Floris Bergh from Capricorn Asset Management, unpacking the new inflation-targeting range, the global easing cycle, and the “fortunate mix” of oil, food, currency strength, and China’s deflationary pressures that pushed inflation toward 3%
The German Agency for International Cooperation’s ProBATS II program has improved access to finance for over 300 MSMEs in the past six months, training more than 40 financial service providers on inclusive financial products. Angie Scholtz is joined by Kurt Nieradtka, the Consortium Team Leader for Safer International, and Arinze Okafor, Namibia Investment and Finance Academy CEO.
Gary speaks to James Mnyupe, Namibia's Green Hydrogen Commissioner and economic advisor to the President.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Raubex with an excellent set of numbers, and the industry of Road Construction, Pick n Pay and the pre-listing statement by Boxer, Vodacom, their 1% revenue increase for September 2024, and the telecoms sector in general, as well as Woolworth's releasing their trading updates.
The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, earlier this year announced that the new national minimum wage will be effective from 1 January 2025. The national minimum wage for all workers will increase to N$18 per hour. In tonight's lead story Angie speaks to Terence Makari from the Employers Federation of Namibia.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Donald Trumps re-election as the 47th American President and its effect on the local and global economy, South Africa's Murray and Roberts and the construction industry being indicative to the health of an economy, the gold market and Sibanye-Stillwater, as well as the current state of the property sector.
Michelle speaks to Ray Auala from Rand Merchant Bank, speaking about the under-allocation in the latest auction by the Band of Namibia.
The SheExports Accelerator Program is a collaborative program between NIPDB and Coca Cola which promotes female and youth-led MSMEs to join the SheExports program which helps potential MSMEs become export ready, focusing on business improvement, product testing and access to global markets. In tonight's lead story Angie speaks to NIPDB Senior Manager for Branding and Communication, Catherine Shipushu.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Shoprites sales growth of 10.4%, Vodacom and the Remgro deal and the competition tribunal prohibiting the deal, Pick n Pay putting forward their investment case for Boxer, and Renergen having picked a fight with Springbok Solar.
Maggie chats with Brave Group, Group CEO, Musa Kalenga about their latest cutting-edge AI platform, Forge.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Sasol shareprice down 40% year-to-date, WeBuyCars releasing their trading statement, shareholders receiving money not as a dividend, but as a capital repayment, and the 100-day feedback letter from the CEO of Process.
Michelle speaks to Floris Bergh from Capricorn Asset Management about the recent rate cut and Bank of Namibia's reasoning behind it.
The Namibia Mineworkers Investment Holdings Company has shown a strong commitment to empowering Namibians by investing more than 60% of its portfolio in housing developments across the country. The company’s investments are aimed at addressing Namibia’s housing challenges and contributing to the overall well-being of its citizens. Angie speaks to the CEO John Ndeutepo.
Maggie chats with Conville Britz, the General Manager of Investments at the Government Institutions Pension Fund.
The Co-Creation Hub is helping Africa move towards a future of innovation and growth by using technology in different sectors. The hub also supports creative entrepreneurs with programs to prepare for investment, build ecosystems, and conduct research. In tonight's lead story, Angie Scholtz spoke to the hub’s Managing Director, Ojoma Ochai.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about the software company Karooooo and its positive growth, British American Tabacco branching out, The Financial Services sector and what's going on at Sasfin, as well as Quantum Foods and the poultry industry.
Michelle speaks to Theo Klein from Oxford Economics about the global oil market and his outlook for the oil price.
Angie speaks to Kimberly Harrington, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Bureau of Energy Resources about her visit to Namibia.
Maggie speaks to Emilia Eino, Postal & E-Commerce Manager at the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) about the key outcomes of the public consultation held on the national e-commerce strategy.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about SANLAM now owning Assupol, Jubilee Metals acquiring a stake in an open-pit copper mine in Zambia, Richemont selling struggling Yoox Net-a-Porter to Mytheresa, and Sirius and the property market affected by interest rates.
Michelle speaks to Gabriel Erastus about the importance of mobilizing capital for unlisted investments.
Maggie chats with Claire Hobbs, the Chief Treasurer at Bank Windhoek about the N$407 Million raised through the Bank’s Sustainability Bond.
Gary speaks to Cirrus Capital co-founder Roland Brown about his recently released article "Hydrogen Hype - Balancing the Equation".
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Rainbow Chicken, SPAR and their affiliate stores in Poland and Switzerland, Trustco and the meaning of suspended shares, as well as Capitech and their interim dividend.
Michelle speaks to Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital about Namibia's inflation and how supply and demand affect its rise and fall.
Angie speaks to Ben Jooste, the CEO of Oryx Properties, about their recently released results, and an overlook of the property market.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about MTN and their triple BEE Scheme called Zakhele Futhi, Investec, The Helium producer Renergen, as well as Trellidor and their share price halving in value.
Michelle speaks to Helena Mboti, an economist from the First Rand Group, who recently released their GPD outlook.
Maggie chats with FlySafair Chief Marketing Officer, Kirby Gordon about their new route introduction, opportunities and future plans.
Maggie speaks to Capricorn Group's Chief Financial Officer, Johan Maass about the Group's financial performance on profit, return on equity, and socio-economic development.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Sanlam acquiring Assupol, African Rainbow Capital releasing results, The Ghost Bites newsletter covering gem-fields and the diamond trade, as well as The Oceana Group and the fishing industry.
Maggie catches up with Entrepreneur and Director of African Naturals Training Enterprises Zodidi Gaseb.
In Market Watch Michelle speaks to Ray Auala from RNB Markets, talking about the upcoming maturity of the GC24 and the borrowing plan of the Namibian Government.
Maggie chats with AlexForbes' Head for Strategic Consulting and Retirement, Belinda Sullivan on the Two-Pot Retirement System in South Africa.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about AngloGold wanting to buy a Gold Mine in Egypt, WBHO headline earnings per share up 18.7% with revenue up 16%, Sanlam share price up 25% over the last 12 months, and comparing them to Old Mutual. They also speak about Caxton being critical on Impact and what happened in the JSE, as well as some good news coming from ATTACQ Real Estate Investment Trust and Bowler Metcalf.
Africa Online has announced a transformative partnership between Utande Internet Services Botswana and Africa Online Namibia. Angie Scholtz speaks to Ingram van Heerden the MD of Africa Online.
Michelle speaks to Tapiwa Makiwa, the CEO of the Community Conservation Fund of Namibia - a member of the Consortium of African Funds for the Environment, who hosted 100 participants from 35 countries in Swakopmund last week.
Angie caught up with the Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy Kornelia Shilunga talking about Petroleum Exploration in the deepwater Orange Basin.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Aspen and their 13% shareprice nosedive, Pepcor not performing well, Shoprite continuing to produce great numbers, but share price dropping 6%, and African Rainbow Capital and its relationship with Sanlam.
Maggie chats with Beatrice Schultz, the Founder of LeadHerShip Foundation and Executive Mentor and Life Skills Coach.
Angie speaks to economist Robin Sherbourne, who has pointed out that good governance and well-designed policies are more important for a country’s long-term economic success, rather than natural resources or population size. They discuss his State of the Economy report.
Maggie catches up with the CEO of NAMFISA Mr Kenneth Matomola on the latest developments regarding the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA).
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Shoprite Checkers VS Pick n Pay, Stor-Age and how real estate investment trusts work, The private education value chain, focusing on stocks by Advitech and Stadio, as well as Trustco's Mining Portfolio Investee Meya Mining finding an exceptional Diamond.
Maggie catches up with the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Association of Medical Aid Funds (NAMAF), Mr Stephen Tjiuoro.
Angie Scholtz discusses Umbrella funds with Victor Shikomba, senior consultant at Alexforbes.
Maggie caught up with Lüderitz Mayor, Honourable Phil Balhao on the energy boom and prospects for the coastal town.
Maggie chats with Ebson Uanguta, the Interim Managing Director at NAMCOR about the company’s role in ensuring equitable oil and gas prosperity for Namibia.
With the Namibia oil and gas conference that took place in Windhoek recently, Maggie caught up with Shakwa Nyambe, the Founder and Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated on emerging trends and opportunities in the sector.
Michelle speaks to economist Floris Bergh about the recent announcement by the Bank of Namibia to the reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points.
Gary speaks to Vice Chancellor to the University of the Free State, Professor Petersen.
Maggie speaks to Dr. Alfredo Hengari, the Namibia Press Secretary, discussing economic growth in the health and education sectors.
Gary speaks to the ghost about HomeChoice releasing their results, Pick n Pay's rights offer and the Ackermans reducing their voting rights, Trustco issuing 9.5 million shares to non-executive directors, Italtile, as well as Renegen.
Michelle speaks to economist Theo Klein about the European Union's deforestation regulation and how it affects our exports to the EU.
Maggie speaks to Zutari Mining Representative, Kegan Strydom about win-win solutions in the mining industry.
Gary speaks to Anthony Viljoen, the CEO from Andrada Mining, Gideon Vos, Head of Investment Banking from Bank Windhoek as well as Hiten Ooka, the CFO of Andrada Mining about the recent deal made between Andrada Mining and Bank Windhoek.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Curro Schools, Pick n Pays rights offer, Telkom South Africa and BCX numbers, as well as the markets surrounding paper and plastic packaging, specifically Impact Packaging.
President Nangolo Mbumba assumed leadership of Namibia six months ago, following the passing of President Hage Geingob. Angie Scholtz speaks with President Mbumba about his transition into office, the challenges during his tenure, and his vision for the country’s future.
Michelle speaks to economist Gabriel Erastus about water security and the effects of the current water restrictions on local businesses.
Maggie sits down with Economic Association of Namibia Chairperson, Jason Kasuto on expectations and local business participation at the upcoming global oil and gas conference.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Shoprite Checkers, Famous Brands, Nedbank, and Sea Harvest.
Maggie chats with Bank of Namibia Technical Expert for National Payment Systems & Financial Surveillance, Henock Shilongo about the discontinuation of cross-border EFT and debit order payments effective September 2024.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Cashbuild release of full year sales numbers, Mr Price, Impact printing and packaging - the paper and plastic business, South Africa's "Government of National Unity, the post-election market lull, and South Africa rolling up their sleeves.
Maggie catches up with Hilda Basson-Namundjebo, the Managing Director of Oxygen Communications, Founder of Team Namibia and Entrepreneur, on her life journey and latest developments.
Maggie sits down with O&L Executive Chairman Mr Sven Thieme on the latest Pick n Pay South Africa franchise developments and what it means for the Namibian retail market.
Maggie chats to Josef Kandenge, the Secretary General of the Namibia Informal Sector Organisation (NISO) about the informal traders' contribution to the Namibian economy.
Maggie chats with Bankers Association of Namibia CEO, Brian Katjaerua about how consumers can unlock benefits offered by banks.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about family owned company Bell being taken private, Pick 'n Pay's recapitalization, and Richmont and the luxury sector.
Krumhuk Farmer, Clemens Voigts provides continued awareness about Organic Farming as he chats with Maggie on why this type of farming is essential for generations to come.
Today Michelle speaks to Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital, about Private Sector Credit Extension.
Krumhuk Farmer, Clemens Voigts provides continued awareness about Organic Farming as he chats with Maggie on why this type of farming is essential for generations to come.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about South Africa's shifting sentiment, the Pick and Pay R4 billion rights offer, Alphamin Resources and them maximizing Tin production, as well as what's happening at Tongaard Hulett.
Today Michelle speaks to Cheryl Emvula, about the recent GDP data releases tied to the government's debt position and the Euro bond needing to be repaid next year.
Maggie has a discussion with Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds' (NAMAF) Head of Corporate Services, Brian Chaka about understanding the healthcare funding industry. The second part of this interview will be played out on Thursday.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Tongaat Hulett, The South African Rand's recovery after the recent elections and it suddenly heading in the wrong direction, a brief look at the counters of the JSE, sensitive to the political space, as well as the recapitalization of Brait.
Maggie speaks to the Chief Public Relations Officer at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Eshioshange Ten Hasheela about the increase in road rates following the fuel price adjustments.
Maggie speaks to Frikkie Jordaan, the President of Institute Of Namibian Quantity Surveyors.
Today Michelle speaks to Solomo Hei from High Economic Intelligence about recent cabinet announcement from South Africa and its impact on the Namibian Economy.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Naspers & Prosus achieving e-commerce profitability, update on Nedbank, and Ethos Holdings and Brait.
Today Michelle hosts the Market Watch from Madeira, speaking to Floris Bergh from Capricorn Asset Management about the latest GDP releases.
Maggie speaks to Roland Brown from Cirrus Capital about the predictions for the upcoming Namibian elections and comparisons to the recent South African elections that passed.
Maggie chats with Ministry of Mines and Energy Director of Mines and Mining Commissioner, Isabella Chirchir about Namibian policies, standards and practices in the mining industry.
Angie Scholtz speaks to Marlize Horn the Executive: Brand and Corporate Affairs of Capricorn Group.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Multichoice associating with Sanlam, Director dealings: Directors of Companies buying and trading shares, and South Africa's global exposure after the recent historic elections regarding its political power shift.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Multichoice associating with Sanlam, Director dealings: Directors of Companies buying and trading shares, and South Africa's global exposure after the recent historic elections regarding its political power shift.
Today Michelle hosts the Market Watch from a warm and humid Barcelona, speaking to John-Morgan Bezuidenhout from Momentum Investments about the recent Moody's and Fitch announcements.
Maggie speaks to Mr Josef Shikongo, the Deputy Director for Standards, Weights and Measures at the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade about the findings on the market survey on accreditation held in all the regions for enhanced trade facilitation.
Angie speaks to Jason Kasuto, founder and managing partner of Monasa Advisory & Associates, a Namibian advisory firm specializing in Research, ESG, and Advisory services, and Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia.
Michelle speaks to Louw Nel, Senior Political Analyst from Oxford Economics, about the possible coalitions developing after the recent SA elections.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about the recently released AlexForbes results, good half-year results released by Oceana, and Rainbow Chicken having released their pre-listing numbers.
Michelle speaks to Theo Klein talking about a broad overview on credit ratings and a forward view on Namibia's credit ratings specifically.
Maggie speaks to Roland Brown after South Africa's elections and the economic impact the coalition and political landscape in SA might have on the Namibian economy.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about RCL Foods unbundling Rainbow Chicken, British American Tabacco's share price being the same as 10 years ago, and French Media giant Canal+ (Kanaal Plus) acquiring Multichoice.
Michelle speaks to Gariel Erastus about the outcome of the South African elections and the impact on investment opportunities and strategies for South Africa as well as its neighbouring countries. They also briefly cover the looming water crisis of Namibia.
Maggie speaks to His Excellency Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Namibia on Indonesia/Namibia Business Relations straight from the Business Forum held in Windhoek.
Maggie chats with Lazarus Amukeshe, the Senior Illicit Financial Flows Project Officer, for Exchange Control and Legal Services at the Bank of Namibia about the Measurement of Illicit Financial Flows in Namibia.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Barloworld, Pick n Pay results, Ackermans Group, The Chicken industry and avian flue, specifically Quantum shares being affected.
Angie speaks to NAMWATER CEO Abraham Nehemia on the update given about the current water supply situation facing central Namibia.
Michelle speaks to Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital about the impact on the Namibian Economy based on the recently announced Namibian VISA requirements for various countries, as well as a quick overview for the upcoming South African National elections.
Maggie speaks to Anna Müller, the Co-Director of the Namibia Housing Action Group on the Shack Dwellers Federation’s informal settlement upgrading through Standard Bank Namibia’s buy-a-brick program.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Astral Foods & the chicken industry in SA, Famous Brands, Adcorp, as well as Naspers and its invenstments in Chinese company Tencent.
In the Market Watch: Michelle continues the discussion with economist Ruusa Nandago on the current effects of global inflation and her outlook on the topic.
In the Alex Forbes Lead Story: Angie speaks to Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, about his recent visit to the Netherlands.
Maggie speaks to USAID Supply Chain Advisor, Farida Mushi about Namibia's Public Pharmaceutical industry.
In the Market Watch: Michelle speaks to Mr. Cheryl Emvula about his expections on global inflation and Namibia's water scarcity in the central region affecting inflation.
In the Alex Forbes Lead Story: Maggie catches up with Lüderitz Mayor - Phillippus Albertus Balhao about the current key large scale developments taking place in Lüderitz.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about MTN - Nigeria, The Mondi Group and the paper industry, Goldfields & the current run of Gold prices, and an update on SA helium producer Renergen.
In the Alex Forbes Lead Story: Michelle speaks to Solomo Hei regarding the policy environment regarding Namibias natural resources.
Maggie speaks to Patty Karuaihi-Martin, Managing Director of Namibia National Reinsurance Corporation about the upcoming African International Organisation Conference, slated for 1- 5 Juen 2024, in Windhoek.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about the chicken industry, Astral foods, BHP Mining, an update on Ellies' demise, as well as the share price of SA helium producer Renergen, and We Buy Cars.
In the Alex Forbes Lead Story: Angie speaks to Riaan van Rooyen, the spokesperson for the russian state-owned company Uranium One, that specialises in uranium exploration, mining, and processing - which has started exploration drilling in Leonardville.
Gary and The Ghost speak about some good news for Capitec shareholders, extractive industries, ANGLO and Kumba Iron Ore being held back by infrastructural issues, SASOL, and TRUSTCO acquiring more shares in Legalshield.
Michelle speaks to Floris Bergh from Capricorn Asset Management about the oil market and inflation.
Maggie talks to the City of Windhoek's Section Head for Corporate Communactions Lydia Amutenya about its solid waste project.
Maggie speaks to both Moses Tekere, European Union Project Leader and Diana Tjiposa, the Deputy Director for Trade Policy at the Ministry of Industrialisation & Trade.
Gary and "The Ghost" speak about TRUSTCO, The Purple Group, Ellies, and the stake held by Canal+ in Multichoice.
Maggie speaks to Methealth CFO Carlien van der Merwe regarding the Bank of Namibia now classifying all payments by Health Care providers and member to South Africa as foreign currency transactions.
Michelle speaks to Theo Klein from Oxford Economics Africa on global expectations regarding inflation and its effect on the local Namibian economy.
Gary and "The Ghost" speak about Sanlam investing in India, Remgro, Corronation & NEPI Rockcastle and French network operator Canal+ making an offer for Multichoice.
Gerald gives us his 3 predictions in Technology regarding safer & smarter Mining practices.
Market Watch: Michelle speaks to John-Morgan Bezuidenhout (Investment Analyst at Sanlam Investments) about the impact of the US economy on Namibia.
Maggie speaks to Ockert Jansen (BIPA's Executive for Marketing, Corporate Communication and Client Management Services) about their annual duty penalty waiver program.
Deon speaks to Dr. Colleen Kotze, the Hospital General Manager for Mediclinic Windhoek.
Gary and The Ghost talk about Pepkor, TRUSTCO, Imtiaz Patel, African Rainbow Minerals and Blackwater being bought by Whitehaven.
Michelle speaks to Gabriel Erastus about the plans of the Namibian government, based on the recent national budget.
Gary and the Ghost discuss the JSE itself, Brait, Remgro and Sabvest, and more on the unbundling of WeBuyCars.
Hospitality Association of Namibia CEO, Gitta Paetzold, updates us on Namibia's participation at the recently held ITB trade show in Berlin.
Michelle speaks to First Rand economist Ruusa Nandago about the recently released preliminary National Census results.
David speaks to RDJ Group CEO, David Jarrett, to find out more about their latest publication.
With the Capricorn Group having recently released their interim financial results, Gary caught up with CFO, Johan Maas.
Gary talks to The Ghost about Absa, Remgro, Quantum Foods, Caxton, Old Mutual, and WeBuyCars
Michelle speaks to Catalyst Investment Managers' Head of Research, Cheryl Emvula, about government's debt burden.
David speaks to Oryx Properties CEO, and inaugural President of the Namibian Property Association, Ben Jooste, about what the body is and what they plan on doing
Laimi finds out more about professional hunter and self-taught photographer, Jofie Lamprecht.
Director of SME Compete, Danny Meyer, talks about the state of the SME sector in the country - with specific reference to the recently tabled National Budget.
David speaks to Basecamp Business Incubator's Jesaya Hano-Oshike about the upcoming Digital Innovation Summit.
Gary speaks to local economists Ruusa Nandago, Angelique Bock, and Robert McGregor to get their thoughts on this year's National Budget
The Ministry of Mines and Energy's Chief Public Relations Officer, Ten Hasheela, tells us more about their online fraud portal.
Michelle speaks to Agribank of Namibia Economist, Indileni Namghonga about what we can expect in this year's budget.
David finds out more about the upcoming Namibian trial of the 4 Day Work Week from Country Representative, Jonas Ileka.
Gary speaks to Puma Energy Namibia General Manager, Adell Samuelson, about the companies plans for 2024.
Find out more about nature lover, keen traveller, and Managing Director of Venture Media, Elzanne McCulloch.
David talks to The Ghost about NEPI Rockcastle, Telkom, Barloworld, and gold companies DRDGOLD and Pan African Resources.
General Manager of the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia, Bärbel Kirchner, updates us on the state of the industry.
Michelle speaks to Capricorn Asset Management's Chief Economist, Floris Bergh about the National Budget.
David speaks to Vitalis Haupindi, co-founder of exciting homegrown ed-tech startup Yyeni AI.
Elsje Fowler, Owner and Director - fowler House Private House Private school
Elsje has been in Education for the past 20 years and in Education Management for the past 9 years. She is passionate about progressive education, nurturing a lifelong love for learning in children, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills. Elsje believes that children deserve to work in a school environment where they feel safe, happy and empowered.
Gary and The Ghost speak about Santam, Transaction Capital's proposed unbundling of WeBuyCars, Cashbuild, Anglo American, and Naspers.
David finds out more about the African Leadership Institute from co-founder Dr. Chrisna von Gericke-Fourie.
Michelle speaks to Theo Klein about how inflation in our neighbouring countries affects us here in Namibia.
David attended the bursary award ceremony for the second intake of recipients of the NAMDIA Foundation Bursary Scheme and filed this report.
David speaks to Itemate Solutions COO, Robert van Breukelen, about innovations in the telco sector.
Laimi fins out more about well known Namibian businesswoman, analyst and advisor, and now presidential contender, Ally Angula.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about DRDGOLD, Multichoice, Sun International, and portfolio company Hudaco.
avid talks to CEO of the FP du Toit Transport Group about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the freight and logistics sector in 2024. In the market watch segment Michelle speaks to independent economist Gabriel Erastus about government's budgets and their performance against the targets they set themselves. And CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, Gitta Paetzold gives us a quick look back at the tourism sector's performance in 2023 and what her outlook for the rest of this year is.
CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, Gitta Paetzold gives us a quick look back at the tourism sector's performance in 2023 and what her outlook for the rest of this year is.
Michelle speaks to independent economist Gabriel Erastus about government's budgets and their performance against the targets they set themselves.
David talks to CEO of the FP du Toit Transport Group, Stefan Terblanche, about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the freight and logistics sector in 2024.
David speaks to Ulrich Hansen from WinWin Namibia about their marketing campaign for Namport and how recent developments in the shipping industry will impact both them and their client going forward. In the Spotlight Laimi finds out more about Trustco Group Deputy CEO Quinton van Rooyen Jnr, and in GhostBiz Gary and the Ghost talk about Lewis Stores; Truworths; Checkers; Transaction Capital and WeBuyCars; and on the international front, Microsoft.
David speaks to Ulrich Hansen from WinWin Namibia about their marketing campaign for Namport and how recent developments in the shipping industry will impact both them and their client going forward.
Laimi finds out more about avid exerciser and Deputy Chairperson of the Trustco Group, Quinton van Rooyen Jnr.
In today's show Gary talks to the Ghost about Lewis Stores; Truworths; Checkers; Transaction Capital and WeBuyCars; and on the international front, Microsoft.
Gary talks to Trustco Deputy CEO Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. about the company's drive to raise N$ 2.4 billion from share holders, Michelle speaks to Robert McGregor about growth trends and what the low central area dam levels could mean for the economy, and we find out about the Brand Ambassadors Programme that NIPDB Tourism and Investment Consultant and Olthaver & List Brand Ambassador Chairperson and International Business Developer, Michelle McLean is spearheading.
Laimi finds out more from NIPDB Tourism and Investment Consultant and Olthaver & List Brand Ambassador Chairperson and International Business Developer, Michelle McLean.
Gary talks to Trustco Deputy CEO Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. about the company's drive to raise N$ 2.4 billion from share holders.
Michelle speaks to Robert about growth trends and what the low central area dam levels could mean for the economy
Find out more about the Executive Director of the Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance, Edla Kaumbi.
Find out more about recently appointed Letshego Micro Financial Services CEO, Melvin Angula's vision for his tenure.
The Anaesthesiologists Society of Namibia weighs in on the current NAMAF tariff situation.
Gary speaks to the Ghost about Anglo American, Amplats, Kumba, Murray & Roberts, Italtile, and Trustco.
Angie speaks to the Director of Enforcement and Cartels Division at the Namibia Competition Commission Paulus Hangula about cases they are currently investigating, cases they have completed and contravention of merger regulations are under investigation.
Director of SMEs Compete, Danny Meyer, gives us a review of the economic pros & cons of 2023, and looks ahead to 2024.
With NAMAF having informed the industry that medical aid tariffs will remain the same going into 2024, Gary speaks to NPPF representative Eben De Klerk about what this means for medical aid members.
Oxford Economics economist Theo Klein takes a look at some of the key macroeconomic figures for 2023.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
Michelle speaks to Osino Resources' ESG Manager, Robert Zipplies, about the release of their 2022 sustainability report.
Michelle speaks to Pupkewitz Group Finance Director, Eugene Sheppard, about the new Pupkewitz Lifestyle building that is going up in Kleine Kuppe.
Our resident tech expert, Gerald Engelbrecht, provides a detailed overlook of the use of WhatsApp in business.
Agricultural Bank Technical Advisor, Hanks Saisai highlights importance of keeping rainfall records.
Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, talks to us about efforts to enhance trade and economic cooperation between Namibia and Venezuela.
James Mnyupe, Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner speaks to Angie Scholz about the MOU signed with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
Director of SMEs Compete, Danny Meyer, tells Angie about the importance of SMEs in the local economy.
Michelle find out more about the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia, Fenni Nghikevali.
B2Gold Namibia held a press conference to explain its current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine's planned closure of the mine. Angie speaks to Eric Barnard, B2Gold Namibia's General Manager.
In our spotlight interview, Michelle speaks to well-known estate agent Gretha de Santos. Gretha is one of the most successful residential property experts in Namibia, has won many awards, and she tells us about her humble beginnings and some of her thoughts on the property market.
Gary has his weekly discussion with the Finance Ghost, this time about 3 companies that are in the process of raising capital - Africa Rainbow Capital, Sibanye-Stillwater, and Sirius Real Estate.
The National Accounting Summit was held in Windhoek, to provide a new perspective for the accounting profession to position itself in the digital world. Michelle speaks to the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia Fenni Nghikevali about the summit.
The Ministry of Mines and Energy spokesperson Ten Hasheela speaks to us about the increasing number of advertisements on social media platforms where individuals and entities are offering wholesale and retail fuel licenses, and marketing fuel at unofficially gazetted prices, often from unlicensed locations.
Gary speaks to the Founder and CEO of Turipamwe Tanya Stroh A Namibian design agency, publishing an industrial White Paper on design thinking, the first in the country. A project packed with insights from an original study conducted in 2022, informs how Namibian organisations can approach innovation. This study provides knowledge on the current applications of design thinking and future possibilities in Namibia's unique context.
Gerald Engelbrecht talks about incorporating social media platforms during the Christmas season in Tech Support
In the Market Watch we have Angelique Bock Simonis and Storm Research Assistant, who speaks to us about inflation, vehicle sales, and much more.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
Paratus Group has secured funding of US$ 31 million to help realise its ambitious infrastructure expansion plans. The capital injection will significantly boost connectivity across key and currently underserved regions and contribute to the Group’s goal of doubling revenue within the next five years. Angie speaks to Rolf Mendelsohn the Group's Chief Technical Officer.
FNB Namibia and NASRIA have joined forces to launch the Credit Guarantee Scheme, Michelle speaks to FNB Head of Business Banking, Tomas Iinji, to find out more.
Michelle finds out more about the life and times of veteran politician, Bernadette Jagger.
Episode three sees 'The Finance Ghost' casting his eye on Woolworths, Glencore, Bidcorp, and Santam.
Trustco Deputy CEO, Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. updates us on the cancelled Finbond transaction.
Salomo Hei talks about the sectors of the economy that are showing improvement post Covid-19
This week we find out more about well known writer, publisher, lover of nature, and so much more, Rieth van Schalkwyk.
Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe updates us on Namibia's Green Hydrogen journey.
In episode two 'The Finance Ghost' looks at MTN, Bell Equipment, AECI, and Des De Beer and Lighthouse Properties.
David speaks to The Director of Industry at the Economic Development Board of Mauritius, Geerish Bucktowonsing to find out more about the Mauritius-Namibia Trade and Investment Forum.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at how businesses can take advantage of Augmented Reality.
Technical Advisor at Agribank of Namibia, Hank Saisai updates us on the Agriculture Sector
David finds out more about the Africa Tech Festival from Director, Events | Connecting Africa | Informa Tech, James Williams.
Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, Salomo Hei looks at where things stand as we approach the end of 2024.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
The first episode of our weekly look at some of the top stocks and companies with 'The Finance Ghost'.
Hospitality Association of Namibia's CEO Gitta Paetzold gives insight about Namibia's Tourism Industry.
Old Mutual Namibia's Executive: Marketing Public Affairs and Sustainability, Mignon Du Preez provides a look back at last week's Old Mutual Unemployment Indaba.
Local economist Gabriel Erastus looks at the implications of Kenya's announcement that all African visitors will receive free Visas.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
Find out what took place at this year's African Energy Week from executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk.
David speaks to IPPR researcher, Kitty Mcgirr about her report: "The Global Cost of Living Crisis from a Namibian Perspective.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at how blockchain technology is reshaping transactions.
Chief Public Relations Officer at Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ten Hasheela, updates us on the industry.
Gary speaks to Dimension Data Namibia CEO, Annalize van der Merwe about the first in country security platform.
Oxford Economics Africa Economist, Theo Klein talks to us about projects currently making headlines in Namibia.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
Gary speaks to EU Deputy Head of Delegation, Gosia Lachut, about the EU-Namibia Business Forum taking place in Brussels from 24 - 25 October.
This week we find out more about HR Consultant, Coach, Owner of Hito HR, and Author of "People First: Hito's Management Handbook, Lisa Matomola.
Having recently been promoted to Managing Director of Alexforbes Investments Namibia, David caught up with previous The Business Report contributor, Frederick Muller.
Director of the Rhodes Business School at Rhodes University, Professor Owen Skae tells us about their new Postgraduate Diploma in Advancement and Resource Mobilisation as well as what else the school has on offer.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at adopting the 'tech-business mindset'
construction Industries Federation of Namibia General Manager catches us up about the state of the industry.
In the lead story, Gary speaks to Olthaver & List chairman Sven Thieme
about the passing of Pick n Pay founder, Raymond Ackerman, aged 92.
Gary catches up with the chairperson of the 4IR Task Force Professor Anicia Peters about some of their findings
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at Cybersecurity for Small Businesses.
In the Market Watch, we have Local economist Theo Klein, who talks to us about Namibia's Economic Outlook.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
Executive of Finance at TransNamib Cornwell Chadya tells us more about the process on aquiring 2.1 billion from the Development Bank of South Africa
Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen tells us more about the company and the prospects for the future.
Find out more about marketer, content creator, and founder of Moon Valley Films, Andrei Tirtirau.
The company's Sprits Manager talks to us about KWV, how South African brandy is different, and whether climate change and 'mindful drinking' is likely to affect the industry.
Osino Resources CEO and President, Heya Daun tells us more about their dual-listing and capital raising drive.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at ways that technology can improve business productivity.
Local expert, and founder of Trade Africa, Maria-Lisa Immanuel catches us up on developments in the sector, with a special focus on the AfCFTA.
Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu speaks to us about the Ongwediva Trade Fair Business Forum.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
Former South African Statistician General, Pali Lehohla, talks to us about his participation in the GIZ Equality Week Public Lecture.
IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood tells us more about the presentation he made at the Oil and Gas Summit.
CEO and founder of Promobasket Namibia tells us more about his company and why they've launched in Namibia.
Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor at the Agricultural Bank speaks about Dryland Crop Production Preparations.
Secretary, Policy for the Government of Kenya and one-time advisor to the IMF, Dr. Rachel Gesami, talks about Vision 2030.
We take a look at the insurance industry's challenges and future this week with freelance journalist Gareth Stokes.
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
Bipa's Executive: Marketing, Corporate Communication and Client Service Management, Ockert Jansen updates us on the mandatory beneficial ownership requirements for all legal persons.
Find out more about business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna.
David speaks to PetroSA CEO Sandisiwe Ncemane at the Economic Association of Namibia's Oil and Gas Conference.
Pali Lehohla reflects on his time as South African Statistician General and some slightly more contemporary issues.
CEO Patrick Lagrange tells us more about their their innovative approach to empower every community through clean technology.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht explains why now is the perfect time to 'Spring-clean' your company's tech.
Economic Association of Namibia Chairperson, Jason Kasuto, tells us more about the annual conference - this year focusing on oil and gas.
Local Economist Gabriel Erastus takes a look at Namibia's position on both green and fossil fuel energy.
Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe tells us more about the Ministry of Mines and Energy's new Implementation Authority Office
Find out more about Counselor, Coach, Public Speaker and former head of the Media Dept at the College of the Arts, Anthony Williams !Auchab.
The NIPDB's Francois van Schlkwyk tells us more about the invitation to local firms to participate in the annual "Africa Down Under" in Perth, Australia to meet and engage with potential investors.
NaMedia MD Natasja Beyleveld talks to us about media monitoring and the state of the industry.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at emerging tech that can change the way we live, e.g. sand batteries, or brain-interfacing robots.
Gita Paetzold updates us on the state of the tourism industry in August, which is traditionally our peak tourism month
Robert McGregor talks to us about the re-tabling of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill.
Luderitz Town Council Public Relations Officer, Elwin Gaseb, updates us on Luderitz's current economic activities and plans.
Simonis Storm Research Assistant, Angelique Bock, talks about the increased growth in Private Sector Credit Extension in June 2023.
British High Commissioner to Namibia, Charles Moore, catches us up on many of the activities the UK government is undertaking in Namibia.
Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba catches us up about what was discussed at the recent Russia-Africa Summit.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht talks about tech business concepts that provide opportunities for Namibian entrepreneurs.
Commodity analyst at the Namibian Agricultural Union, Bertha Ijambo, talks to us about the state of the agricultural industry.
Trustco Group Deputy CEO, Quinton Z Van Rooyen tells us more about the co-investment in the company's Meya diamond mine in Sierra Leone.
Oryx Properties CEO Ben Jooste tells us more about the rights issue they used to raise N$ 300 million.
Namibia's own cosmetic chemist and manufacturer tells us more about her journey to where she is today.
Labour consultant and principal officer of the Namibia Building Workers Pension Fund, Enwich Kazondu tells us about changes to the fund.
Managing Director Inocencio Verde tells us more about the product and how Namibians can take advantage of the offer.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht highlights three cyber-security trends small businesses need to be aware of.
Local expert, and founder of Trade Africa, Maria-Lisa Immanuel catches us up on developments in the sector internationally, on the continent, and in Namibia.
Professor Anicia Peters tells us about what the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) does, what her 'vision' for the organisation is, and how operating as its CEO differs from her previous life in academia.
Leonard Witbeen takes a closer look at the southern town of Bethanie, one of the oldest settlements in the country.
The Electricity Control Board's General Manager of Economic Regulation, Pinehas Mutota, explains tariffs.
Managing Director of Oxygen Communications, and Namibian media legend, Hilda Basson Namundjebo joins Gary to talk about her very interesting journey.
CEO of GS1 Namibia, Patricia Hangula, tells us more about the new 631 code and what exactly it means.
Chamber of Mines of Namibia CEO Veston Malango tells us about the upcoming Mining Expo and Conference.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht this week looks at technology trends and how they signify the overall direction of development and change.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Andreas Simon provides an update on the activities in the sector.
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Executive Director for Innovation Acceleration in the Small and Medium Enterprises Division, Dino Ballotti, gives us an update on their activities and achievements.
Veronika takes a look at the Oshikoto Region, specifically looking at the new open market in Omuthiya and what opportunities it will bring to the town, region, and country.
Former Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Development at the University of Namibia and current CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology, Prof. Anicia Peters tells us more about herself.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende with an update from the annual US-Africa Business Summit underway in Botswana.
CEO Dr. Stanley Shanapinda talks to Michelle about the plan and what customers, and Namibia, can expect.
Paratus CTO Rolf Mendelson talks to us about the company's contract with Ceragon Networks to provide high-capacity wireless offshore communication solutions to the oil and gas industry in Namibia, Angola, and Mozambique.
Hospitality Association of Namibia CEO, Gitta Paetzold tells us what the shape of the industry is this month.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht this week looks at technologies that are set to have a large impact on business and society.
O&L Nexentury's Group Managing Director Bernd Walbaum tells us about their planned 100MW solar power plant outside of Windhoek.
In this week's Market Watch segment Angie Scholtz takes a closer look at Walvis Bay in the Erongo Region.
Robert McGregor catches us up on where the Namibian economy is sitting at this point in the year.
Angie Scholtz talks to Uranium One Deputy Director for Strategic Communications, Riaan van Rooyen about their proposed Leonardville mine.
Gary talks to us about discussions that were had about Digital Audio Broadcasting, Spectrum, and the way forward for radio in Southern Africa.
Namibia Statistics Agency Chairperson, Salomo Hei, talks to us about the importance of the upcoming census.
AlexForbes' Head of Consulting & Actuaries, Joleen Mans, talks to us about how the industry is set to change going forward.
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at innovations in web and mobile technology
Commodity analyst at the Namibian Agricultural Union, Bertha Ijambo, talks to us about the state of the agricultural industry.
Leonard Witbeen takes a closer look at the south of the country in the first of our weekly "Market Watch" segments.
Cirrus Capital's Rowland Brown talks to Gary about the dangers of populism in the lead up to our elections.
CEO and Founder Olatunbosun Tijani tells us more about what CCHub is and what Namibians can expect now that the local 'office' has been launched.
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 29 June 2023
In this week's show David speaks to NCCI President Bisey Uirab about "The State of Business" in Namibia and finds out more about Nampost's latest moves from Marketing and Communications Manager, Gladwin Groenewald. In the Spotlight feature, Michelle talks to SASSCAL Executive Director, Dr. Jane Olwoch.
We spoke to the Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy while she was in Angola to find out more about her trip and possible partnerships with Angola.
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 22 June 2023
In this week's show Angie talks to Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, who is visiting Angola by invitation of their Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas; sticking with the oil theme, Gary talks to Cirrus Captial's Rowland Brown about the 'downsides' of oil; Michelle finds out what being listed on the World Federation of Exchanges means from NSX CEO Tiaan Bazuin; and in the Spotlight feature David gets to talk bicycles and so much more with Dan Craven.
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 15 June 2023
In this week's show we chat to Paratus Group CEO Barney Harmse about the 'switching on' of the Equiano subsea cable and what it will mean for internet speeds and connectivity going forward, Cirrus Capital's Rowland Brown discusses the recent Cabinet decision to not allow the export of certain minerals in an unprocessed state, and Old Mutual's Head of Stewardship, Nicole Martens tells us more about ESG and sustainable investing. Local economist Gabriel Erastus also gives us a quick update about the implications of the Bank of Namibia's Repo rate hike, and in the Spotlight feature we find out more about 'the world's expert on braaing', Jan Braai.
India's High Commissioner to Namibia, Mandarapu Subbarayudu updates us on Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S Jaishankar's visit to Namibia.
Old Mutual Namibia hosted its annual Investor Summit on Thursday 9 June 2023, this year with a heavy focus on ESG, alternative investments, and sustainability. This panel discussion from the summit, which was moderated by Future Media CEO Gary Stroebel, saw Old Mutual Group CEO Tassius Chigariro; EIF CEO, Benedict Libanda; GIPF Head of Alternative Investments, Sara Mezui-Engo; Cirrus Capital Economist and Director, Rowland Brown; and Old Mutual SA Head of Stewardship, Nicole Martens discussing the topic "Public and Private Sector collaboration to drive sustainable development".
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 08 June 2023
In this week's show Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. updates us on Trustco's sale of a portion of its banking and finance portfolio to South Africa's Finbond Group, Dan Craven explains why he decided to set up a luxury bicycle brand in Omaruru, and the Indian High Commissioner updates us on the visit to Namibia by his country's foreign minister. In the Spotlight feature we meanwhile find out more about Rand Merchant Bank Namibia CEO Philip Chapman.
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 01 June 2023
In this week's show: Gary Stoebel talks to Namibian Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe and Marco Raffinetti, CEO of Hyphen about the signing, Neo Paints MD Victor Boshoff talks about the company turning 70 and TransNamib responds to the report from the IPPR. In the Spotlight feature we speak to Agronomic Board CEO Dr. Mwazi.