Business Report

3 Nesdha De Jongh, the Head of SME at FNB Namibia, joins Angie Scholtz, and they talk about Namibia being on the brink of an economic transformation, with Small and Medium Enterprises, or SMEs, taking centre stage. With high youth unemployment and the urgent need for inclusive, sustainable growth, SMEs are now recognised as key drivers of economic revival.

Angie sits down with the Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Competition Commission, Vitalis Ndalikokule.

Gary speaks to The Ghost about Furniture group Lewis with great results, Tiger Brands share price up nearly 50% in the last year, TrustCo in the process of the Namibian audit, delisting from the JSE, and Santam managing to find ways to grow.

Michelle speaks to Theo Klein from Oxford Economics about the IMF economic outlook projections.  

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority announced the commencement of a phased deregistration process for businesses that remain non-compliant with the beneficial ownership disclosure requirements. Angie Scholtz is joined by BIPA's Executive Marketing, Corporate Communications, and client management services, Ockert Jansen.

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia says it remains committed to finding a path to develop the Venus Field in Block 2913B, together with its joint venture partners. These are in collaboration with its joint venture partners, Impact Oil and Gas, Qatar Energy, and TotalEnergies. In a statement, NamCor said that progress on the Venus Field Development continued at an accelerated pace, with the Final Investment Decision targeted in early 2026. Angie […]

Angie Scholtz speaks to the Namibia Industrial Development Agency's CEO, Richwell Lukonga.  

Gary speaks to The Ghost about MTN and an explanation on African strategies, Renergen being in Court, Brait starting to emerge again, and Consolidated Motor Holdings.  

Michelle speaks Helena Mboti from First National Bank Namibia about the upcoming South African Reserve Bank rate announcement and South African interest rates.