Tech Support – 27 May 2025
Gerald gives us all the questions to test tech resilience.
Gerald gives us all the questions to test tech resilience.
A high-level workshop held in Windhoek brought together key policymakers to focus on the Economic Partnership Agreement between SACU member states, Mozambique, and the United Kingdom. The session aimed to gather stakeholder input to ensure Namibian businesses can fully benefit from the deal. In our lead story this evening, Angie Scholtz is joined by Natasha Stotesbury, the Regional Trade for Development Adviser for the UK Department for Business and Trade.
Gary speaks to The Ghost about Pepcor continuing on their March, Tiger Brands and the Langeberg and Ashton Foods business, Richemont and the luxury goods industry, as well as Prosus launching an all-cash offer for JustEatTakeaway.com
Angie is joined by the CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology, Professor Anicia Peters.
Gary Stroebel sits down with Lazarus Paulus, the Partner Manager of Huawei Namibia, talking about Huawei’s role in Namibia’s tech landscape and its broader impact on digital infrastructure and innovation across Africa.
Gerald tells us all about the five ways to plug the AI skills gap.
Michelle speaks to Floris Bergh from Capricorn Asset Management about the impact of the tariffs.
The 4th Namibia Women in Finance and Insurance Summit in Windhoek has called for empowering women through access to financial tools, leadership roles, and decision-making positions. Co-Founder and CEO of Sisedi Investment Group, Hertha !Gontes joins Angie Scholtz in tonight's Lead story.
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.