Business Report

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Paratus Namibia has launched a nationwide 4G LTE mobile network and introduced an eSIM service, backed by a N$600 million investment. The network currently covers 50 communities and will expand to 80 to improve accessibility and drive digital transformation. Gary Stroebel is joined by the Managing Director of Paratus, Andrew Hall.  

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Independent economist Robin Sherbourne says private sector investment in Namibia has been on a steady decline for years, aside from oil, gas, and mining. In tonight's Lead story, Angie Scholtz is joined by Robin Sherbourne after he delivered his fourth State of the Namibian Economy lecture.  

Gerald tells you all about AI powered research assistants.  

In Ghost Biz - Gary speaks to The Ghost about - the Momentum and Old Mutuals share price increase. - Italtile reporting results and Cashbuild's earnings increasing. - The overall health of Sasol.  

In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT this evening, Angie Scholtz speaks with former Miss Universe Michelle McLean.  

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Max Rix, Head of Investments at Simons Storm joins Michelle van Wyk to unpack global equity trends, specifically in the US, Europe and South Africa, as well as AI opportunities, and why discipline matters in a late-cycle economy.  

In episode four of the Namdeb Diamond Story: "Surface to Soul – Stripping, Loading and Hauling, " we focus on removing massive amounts of earth and overburden to reach ore. This week, Angie sits down with Neil Andrews from Namdeb.  

Nedbank Namibia hosted the first-ever Nedbank Future of Business Conference, aimed at empowering local owner-managed businesses, in collaboration with Future Media, Aurik, Droombos, Salt Essential IT, Fly Namibia, and APS. Angie Scholtz is joined by Pavlo Phitidis, the co-founder of Aurik group.  

Gary speaks to The Ghost about - A MAC - Material Adverse Change clause and what happened to the transaction between Anglo American and Peabody. - The development of shopping centers and changing consumer patterns. - Nedbank to acquire iKhokha and selling their Ecobank stake.