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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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Alexforbes Lead Story - Almandro Jansen

In the Alexforbes Lead Story, Interim Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Frans Kapofi, has tabled the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill of 2025 in Parliament. The Bill aims to modernize Namibia’s oil and gas laws, strengthen transparency, and improve regulation of the petroleum sector. It proposes creating an…
13 Nov 13 min

Ghost Biz - 13 November 2025

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: • AngloGold Ashanti — profits surge as gold prices soar and production rises, driving cash flow and global expansion. • Shoprite — solid 8% sales growth despite low food inflation pressuring margins. • Tiger Brands — a turnaround success,…
13 Nov 11 min

Market Watch - Ray Auala

Namibia’s Eurobond redemption may be behind us — but what does it mean for reserves, local borrowing, and bond markets going forward. Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ray Auala from RMB, unpacking how government’s new borrowing plan could affect yields, spreads, and investor appetite — plus what to expect from…
11 Nov 8 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Salomo Hei

Various green scheme managers from the Kavango East and West regions, along with other stakeholders, gathered in Rundu, and the aim was to find sustainable tariff solutions for green schemes, ensuring that electricity costs do not burden food production. Local green schemes spend approximately $1 million per month on energy…
11 Nov 9 min

Ghost Biz - 6 November 2025

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: Pepkor – Defying retail headwinds with revenue up 12%, driven by strong FinTech and furniture sales, and smart acquisitions like Legit and Boardmans. Pick n Pay – A controversial R56 million share award for CEO Shaun Summers despite ongoing…
6 Nov 13 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Paulo Coelho

In the Alexforbes Lead Story, Angie Scholtz sits down with NamCor's Paulo Coelho on the Venus ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed offshore Venus Field in Block 2913B, located some 320 km southwest of Lüderitz.
6 Nov 9 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Denis Yuni

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Economic Association of Namibia, along with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, held a public discussion in Windhoek on how to turn Namibia’s economic growth into jobs. Angie Scholtz is joined by Prof Denis Yuni, Associate Professor of Economics from the University of Namibia.
4 Nov 8 min

Market Watch - Max Rix

Global markets are defying logic — gold above U$4,000 per ounce, US equities at record highs, and Europe quietly playing it smart. Michelle van Wyk speaks to Head of Investments at Simonis Storm Max Rix about the strange mix of greed and fear driving investors, why gold has become a…
4 Nov 8 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Chiinga Syabaswi

In the Alexforbes Lead Story, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has announced that Namibia has fully paid off its N$13-billion Eurobond. Angie Scholtz is joined by local economist Chiinga Syabaswi.
30 Oct 7 min

Ghost Biz - 30 October 2025

A busy week on the JSE, with big retail struggles, fresh fintech optimism, and another delisting on the cards. Gary and the Finance Ghost discuss: Pick n Pay as turnaround troubles deepen while5 65 stores close. Losses persist while Shoprite strengthens its hold on market share. Astoria – Joins the…
30 Oct 10 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Mandy Eißing

The German Parliament is inviting young graduates from Southern, East, and West Africa, including Namibia, to Berlin in January for a four-week scholarship program on democracy and parliamentary systems. The initiative aims to empower future leaders with first-hand experience in governance and project development to strengthen democracy in their home…
28 Oct 17 min

Market Watch - Robert McGregor

Government’s midterm budget has raised some eyebrows — with falling revenue, flat expenditure forecasts, and debt pressures looming. Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital unpacks why these numbers may be overly optimistic, what it means for Namibia’s fiscal outlook, and why prudence is key going forward.
28 Oct 7 min

Ghost Biz - 23 October 2025

Coming up on Ghost Biz: A tough week for retail, solid banking news, and a bit of excitement on the JSE. Gary and the Finance Ghost discuss: TFG (Foschini Group) – Shares plunged after a grim trading update. Standard Bank – Steady as ever with consistent earnings growth around 8%…
23 Oct 12 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Dr. Budzanani Tacheba

In our Alexforbes Lead Story, he Southern African Science Service Center for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management hosted the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa. Angie Scholtz sat down with Dr. Budzanani Tacheba, the Director of Science and Technology at SASSCAL.
23 Oct 14 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia will host its first Public-Private Forum from 23 to 24 October at the Windhoek International Convention Centre. Chaired by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the event aims to boost collaboration between government and business to drive job creation and economic growth. Angie Scholtz sits down with…
21 Oct 12 min
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