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In the Alexforbes Lead Story: A new article by Aimee Langford, the Head Actuary at Alexforbes, highlights the importance of carefully planning retirement income, including decisions around taking a lump sum and choosing between guaranteed and living annuities. Angie Scholtz spoke to Aimee Langford about this.

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: - South African Banks – Why Fitch's credit rating upgrades for Standard Bank, Nedbank and FirstRand are good news for funding costs, shareholders and the broader banking sector. - Oando – The Nigerian energy company listed on the JSE, its vertically integrated business model, and why investors are watching its next set of results clo...

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: MobiPay has achieved the internationally recognised ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for information security management. The certification recognises the company's systems for managing information security, governance, and risk, and reinforces its commitment to protecting customer and business data. Angie Scholtz spoke to Delvalene Nghimbwasha, the compliance manager...

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ray Auala, Head of Markets at RMB, about uncertainty in Namibia's borrowing plans, what a positive FID announcement could mean for government financing, and where investors are finding value in the bond market.

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about the 5 AI skills every business leader needs.

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: - Goldrush – Online gambling is disrupting traditional gaming businesses, squeezing margins and forcing operators to compete with tech platforms instead of physical rivals. - Lighthouse Properties – Strong tenant sales, low vacancies, and robust growth across Spain, Portugal, and France continue to drive confidence in the European-fo...

In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie is joined by Dinapama's Managing Director, David Namalenga.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, NAMCOR, has welcomed the successful completion of drilling operations at the Capricornus-1A appraisal well in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. Angie Scholtz sat down with NamCor's Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho, to discuss this.

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about Enterprise Resource Planning.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia has become the first member state of the World Intellectual Property Organization to launch and operationalise the Copyright Module of the Industrial Property Administration System, or IPAS 4.0. After the launch, Angie Scholtz sat down with BIPA's CEO, Ainna Vilengi Kaundu.

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: -FirstRand – A £750 million provision forces an exit from the UK, but strong lending growth and a resilient core business continue to underpin the group's performance. -Standard Bank – A voluntary trading update points to slower earnings growth, while management maintains full-year guidance despite recent market volatility. -Labat –...

In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz talks with the CEO of Inceptus Holding, Gervasius Thikusho.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia has been officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force grey list after successfully addressing all 13 deficiencies identified in its financial crime prevention framework. Angie Scholtz sat down with Bryan Eiseb, the Director of the Financial Intelligence Centre, to discuss this.​

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Floris Bergh from Capricorn Asset Management about the Bank of Namibia's surprise rate hike, the outlook for inflation and interest rates, and what Namibia's removal from the FATF grey list means for the economy.

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about how confused AI rollout hurts.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Communications Regulatory Authority has rejected all requests to reconsider its decision to deny Starlink Internet Services Namibia’s license applications, citing non-compliance with legal and ownership requirements under the Communications Act. Angie Scholtz spoke to Oliver Diggle, an economist at Cirrus Capital, about this.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story The Ohlthaver & List Group says private sector investment remains vital for Namibia's economic growth and job creation. Speaking to the Business Report, at a Breakfast hosted by O&L, the Chairperson Sven Thieme said the group continues to invest in Namibia, particularly in its hospitality and fishing operations. Angie Scholtz sat down with Sven Thieme.

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: -Premier FMCG – Strong earnings growth driven by operating leverage, improving margins, and why the acquisition of RFG Holdings could reshape the business going forward. -CA Sales Holdings (CANS) – The FMCG distribution specialist expands into digital commerce with a strategic acquisition aimed at future-proofing its business model....

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about MARTECH.

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Helena Mboti from Standard Bank about rising inflation, the impact of higher oil prices on Namibia's economy, and whether the Bank of Namibia is likely to hold interest rates steady.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Angie Scholtz sat down with the Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, following the launch of the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition scheduled for August. The conference will take place from the 18th to the 20th of August at the Mercure Hotel and will be held under the theme, "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oi...

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for urgent reforms to Namibia's housing finance system, saying current lending models are making homeownership increasingly unaffordable for many young Namibians. Ngurare questioned why vehicles worth millions of dollars can be financed over relatively short periods, while lower-value houses often require repayment periods of u...

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: -The Foschini Group (TFG) – Sales growth tells only part of the story, with shrinking margins, falling profits, and mounting pressure from struggling international operations. -Mr Price – Better-than-expected results and improving margins give investors something to smile about, but the spotlight now shifts to the NKD acquisition. -O...

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Electricity Control Board has reiterated its commitment to operating independently and without external influence. ECB Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise explained that around 90 percent of the ECB's revenue is generated through levies, a funding model he says supports the board's independence. He stressed that the regulator's decisions are guided by legislat...

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Oliver Diggle from Cirrus Investments about the future of global energy, the impact of Middle East tensions on oil prices, and why the race for AI dominance may ultimately come down to who can produce the cheapest energy.