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In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT this evening, Angie is joined by Former Miss Namibia, Johanna Swartbooi.  

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: How weather disruptions in Chile, mine safety incidents and changing ore grades affect production at major miners like BHP and Anglo American. How Transnet’s rail and port constraints limit Kumba Iron Ore’s ability to transport and sell its production. How Kumba used stockpiled iron ore to maintain sales despite lower production, highlighting the importance of stockpile management.  

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia’s urban population has grown significantly since independence, with around 606,000 people now living in informal settlements. The housing crisis is driven by unemployment, low incomes and the high cost of formal housing. The report calls for more job creation, affordable land and improved urban planning to address the growing demand. Angie Scholtz sat down with Alexander Schuyling Van Doorn, an intern at CIRRUS Capital […]

The right technology can make all the difference to your business. Buying new computers and equipment isn't just about choosing the latest model or the biggest price tag. It's about finding the right hardware for your business needs, your team and your budget. In this week's Tech Talk, Gerald looks at what businesses should consider when choosing hardware, from processing power and memory to storage, reliability and the ability to […]

Michelle van Wyk speaks to Stuart Main from IJG about Namibia’s successful government bond auction and inflation reaching a five-year high of 5.4%. They also discuss the outlook for US interest rates and the possibility of 25-basis-point rate hikes in South Africa and Namibia.  

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board says 130 vacancies remain for Namibians seeking jobs aboard MSC Cruises ships. The initiative offers international work experience, with 75 candidates already receiving job offers. Angie sat down with Titus Shivute, the Manager for Marketing and Communications in the Competitiveness and Branding Department at the NIPDB, to discuss this.  

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: Boxer’s resilient results despite food deflation, rising costs, and tough trading conditions. Standard Bank’s investment in Nigerian fintech OPay ahead of its New York Stock Exchange IPO. How the OPay deal could give Standard Bank greater fintech exposure and a new channel to distribute its products in Nigeria.  

Putting Namibia on the map, one experience at a time. Namibia’s tourism industry plays an important role in creating jobs, supporting local communities and showcasing the country to the world. In this evening’s Namdeb SPOTLIGHT, Angie Scholtz is joined by Gys Joubert, Managing Director of Gondwana Collection Namibia, for a conversation about his leadership journey, the growth of tourism and the opportunities and challenges shaping the industry.    

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibians have little say in how the national budget is made. The Open Budget Survey gives the country just seventeen out of one hundred for public participation, with zero for input during Parliament’s budget approval and zero at the audit stage. With Namibia continuing to fall short of international standards for budget transparency and public participation, Angie Scholtz sat down with the IPPR's Martha Nangolo […]