Business Report

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is placing growing financial pressure on the beef industry, threatening revenue, jobs and export markets. Savanna Beef CEO Ian Collard says prolonged disruptions to livestock movement and processing could have serious consequences for farmers, meat processors and the wider economy. Angie Scholtz sat down with Ian Collard to discuss this.  

Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ralf Duvel from Ashburton Investments about global market developments, including AI valuations, rising bond yields, and the investment outlook for 2027. They also discuss South Africa’s improving economic prospects and Namibia’s fiscal challenges, particularly the impact of delayed oil announcements, government debt and rising interest costs.  

Social media has changed the way businesses connect with their customers. But are you using it strategically? From building brand visibility and engaging with audiences to generating leads and promoting products and services, social media offers businesses valuable opportunities to grow. On Tech Talk, Gerald looks at the role of social media in business promotion and how organisations can make better use of these platforms to strengthen their digital presence. […]

Namibia has been ranked first among four African countries assessed in the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index, scoring 57.5 points and receiving a C grade. Angie Scholtz sat down with Zandria Venter, the Head of Growth at Alexforbes Investments Namibia, to discuss this.    

Compassion in action, one animal at a time. Behind every animal welfare organisation are people who give their time, expertise and care to make a difference. In this evening’s Namdeb SPOTLIGHT, Angie Scholtz is joined by Dr. Philemon Hoon, a veterinarian who assists the Oshana SPCA. They explore his work, his contribution to animal welfare and the importance of caring for animals in our communities.    

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: Pick n Pay’s turnaround, improving gross margins, cost-cutting measures and the road to break-even. ASP Isotopes’ stable liquid helium production and the challenges of reaching full capacity and delivering helium to customers. They also discuss the importance of patient, long-term investment in getting South Africa’s helium project to commercial success.  

Michelle van Wyk speaks to Max Rix from Simonis Storm about investment opportunities in South African, US and European equity markets. They also discuss AI valuations, industrial and infrastructure stocks, and where investors could allocate fresh capital today.  

AI is getting smarter, but are we keeping it secure? From data privacy to cyber threats, artificial intelligence brings new opportunities and new security risks for businesses and individuals alike. This week on Tech Talk, Gerald breaks down AI security, why it matters and what you need to know to use AI more safely in an increasingly digital world.  

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibian consumer confidence has fallen to a record low, with the Simonis Storm index dropping to 42.2 amid rising fuel prices and inflation. Business confidence improved slightly, but households are cutting spending as Simonis Storm forecasts economic growth of just 2 percent this year. Angie Scholtz sat down with Almandro Jansen, an Economist at Simonis Storm Securities, to discuss this.