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Catch Business Report content live on Nova 103.5FM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6, with repeats on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 5:30am. Feature stories, interviews with local economists, updates from different sectors of Namibian society, stock analysis with "The Finance Ghost", and of course the Spotlight Feature where we learn about well known Namibians.
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755 Episodes
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Ghost Biz - 24 April 2025

Gary speaks to The Ghost about an overall view at the current American markets, Sasol and its trading share price, Aspen and the way they are affected by the tariffs, as well as Standard Bank and their quarterly submissions and how they are doing.
24 Apr 11 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - NJ Ayuk

In today's Alexforbes Lead story: The 7th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference is currently underway in Windhoek, under the theme ‘Leading The Way: Becoming An Energy Hub with In-Country Value. Angie Scholtz speaks to NJ Ayuk, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.  
24 Apr 8 min

Market Watch - Ray Auala

Michelle speaks to Ray Auala from Rand Merchant Bank Namibia about the bond market and the recent special auction to match the maturity of the GC25 and coupon payments.
22 Apr 9 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Frederick Muller

This month, US President Donald Trump announced a new tariff regime that has sent ripples through global markets and international trade corridors. The policy introduces a universal baseline tariff of 10% on all US imports, effective from 5 April 2025, with targeted surcharges, including a hefty 30% tariff on South…
17 Apr 9 min

Market Watch - Solomon Kint

Michelle speaks to Solomon Kint, Principal Economist at Standard Bank Namibia about the recent tariffs, and how trade agreements are put in place.
15 Apr 9 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Eric Barnard

Otjikoto Mine General Manager Eric Barnard says that the company produced 198,000 ounces of gold last year, recording revenue of N$8.89 billion. From this, B2Gold paid N$2.4 billion in direct taxes. Angie Scholtz spoke to Barnard at a media engagement meeting in Windhoek.
15 Apr 8 min

Ghost Biz - 10 April 2025

Gary speaks to The Ghost about African Rainbow Capital wanting to delist, an update on The Purple Group, the CMH Group's drop in their share price, as well as Anglo America ready to de-merge Anglo American Platinum.
11 Apr 12 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Leake Hangala

In the latest Alex Forbes Lead story: The government has allocated N$20 million for a feasibility study on reviving Air Namibia, with plans to relaunch the airline by 2026. Angie Scholtz speaks to Dr. Leake Hangala, the Board Chairperson of the Namibia Airports Company, about this development.
11 Apr 7 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu

 U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new tariff initiative, describing it as a “historic reclaiming of America's economic independence.” Angie Scholtz is joined by UNAM economics lecturer, Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu.
8 Apr 15 min

Market Watch - Cheryl Emvula

Michelle speaks to Cheryl Emvula, Group Economist at FNB Namibia about the tariffs imposed globally by the United States of America and the devastation they are causing on the world markets, as well as Namibia.
8 Apr 9 min

Ghost Biz - 3 April 2025

Gary speaks to The Ghost about Safari Investments exiting Namibia and Oryx Properties purchasing Platz am Meer Shopping Mall in Swakopmund for N$ 290 Million, Capitec's change in leadership with Graham Lee, and Renergen share price up 96% over a month and 2% year-to-date.
3 Apr 9 min

Spotlight Feature - Willy Mertens

Gary speaks to the CEO of Debmarine Namibia, Willy Mertins, who is a Registered Chartered Accountant with a Graduate Diploma in Engineering, a Certified Internal Auditor with Post Graduate Diplomas in Accounting, Auditing, and Taxation, and the list goes on.
3 Apr 22 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Bronwen Chase

Many Namibians struggle with debt due to factors like low incomes, high costs of living, and the need to support extended families. These factors often lead to reliance on loans for essential expenses, which can create a cycle of debt. This evening, Gary speaks to Bronwen Chase, the Head of…
3 Apr 23 min
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