Business Report

  Gerald looks at the transformative force AI plays in the oil and gas sector as the core of the industry's digital strategy.    

  Michelle van Wyk chats with Angelique Peake, the Sector Head for Oil & Gas, Energy and Resources at RMB Namibia about the evolving oil exploration landscape in Namibia’s Orange Basin. They discuss major players like Total and Shell, investment challenges, and what the future holds for the country’s energy sector.    

  The third Oil and Gas Conference commenced today and will run until August 15, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders from the country and abroad. This year’s focus is on aligning the sector with national objectives as the oil and gas industry transitions from exploration to production. Naftal Akweenda, the Relationship Manager for FNB Namibia Commercial, joins Angie Scholtz.    

In Ghost Biz - Gary speaks to The Ghost about The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and how the JSE is listed on the JSE, they cover Nedbank's ability to grow, even in tough times the Pick n Pay trading update, and Shoprite releasing a trading statement.    

  Today Gary Stroebel sits down with Debmarine Namibia CEO Willy Mertens.  

  The Market Watch zooms in on commodity trends shaping the sector. Ray Auala from RMB joins Michelle to unpack the latest movements in gold, copper, and uranium — three pillars of Namibia’s mining industry. They also touch on global trade dynamics, renewable energy trends, and Namibia’s strategic positioning in commodity exports.  

  Gerald looks at how AI is changing the mining sector.    

   episode two of the Namdeb Diamond Story, "The Hunt Begins: Exploration," the focus is on the techniques used to locate secondary diamond deposit areas. This week, Angie sits down with Namdeb senior geologist Collin Mbangu.  

Gary speaks to The Ghost about the split between Boxer and Pick 'n Pay, with the latter still being the majority shareholder; Kumba Iron Ore releasing interim results; Sea Harvest publishing trading statements; and two Renergen directors selling shares worth more than R6.5 million.