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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 - Andrew Kanime

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia and South Korea have signed a 10-year Green Port Strategy to make Namibian ports more sustainable and climate-resilient. Namport is a flagship beneficiary under a program backed by the African Development Bank and South Korea’s Oceans Ministry. Angie Scholtz is joined by Namport CEO…
24 Feb 14 min

Market Watch - Floris Bergh

Coming up on The Market Watch — ahead of Thursday’s national budget, Capricorn Asset Management’s Floris Bergh shares his wish list for government. From containing spending and avoiding tax hikes, to targeting a 3% deficit and restoring a primary surplus — what needs to happen to stabilise Namibia’s debt path?…
24 Feb 6 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Tristan Cowley

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Cirrus Unlisted Investments and Ultimate Safaris are pleased to announce the completion of an equity funding transaction whereby Cirrus, on behalf of individual and institutional Namibian investors, has acquired a significant minority stake in Ultimate, a leading Namibian luxury lodge accommodation and tour operating company…
19 Feb 9 min

Ghost Biz - 19 February 2026

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: • British American Tobacco and AB InBev under pressure — shifting consumer habits, reduced alcohol consumption, and pricing-led growth raise questions about how “defensive” these traditional stalwarts really are in a changing market. • Cell C’s maiden results as…
19 Feb 11 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Bryan Eiseb

In the Alexforbes Lead Story, Namibia is on track to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, grey list after successfully fixing key weaknesses in its financial system. Angie Scholtz is joined by the Financial Intelligence Centre Director, Bryan Eiseb.
17 Feb 9 min

Market Watch - Oliver Diggle

Coming up on The Market Watch — Cirrus Capital economist Oliver Diggle unpacks Namibia’s revised growth outlook, with 2025 downgraded and only a modest rebound expected in 2026. We look at the risks in agriculture, red flags in tourism, pressure on households, and what’s next for inflation and interest rates…
17 Feb 9 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Tiri Masawi on Namibia's Oil & Gas Sectors

In the Alexforbes Lead Story - Namibia Business Review editor Mr Tiri Masawi unpacks the recent developments in the oil and gas sectors. He also focuses on the developments that have seen Total Energy and Galp partnering to control Namibia’s largest oil block.
12 Feb 7 min

Ghost Biz - 12 February 2026

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: • Pick n Pay’s worsening turnaround — A trading update shows headline losses have deteriorated by at least 20%, reinforcing how difficult grocery retail recoveries are, with the market effectively assigning little to no value to the core business…
12 Feb 8 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Rosa Thobias

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Meatco says all livestock producer payments are fully up to date, with no outstanding arrears. The corporation paid more than N$580 million to producers between November 2025 and January 2026. Meatco plans to process 63,000 cattle in the 2025/26 financial year and is offering producer…
10 Feb 9 min

Market Watch - Ray Auala

Coming up on The Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk and RMB Senior Trader Ray Auala break down the potential impact on debt and investor confidence & what the government’s upcoming switch auction could mean for Namibia’s borrowing outlook.
10 Feb 7 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Tiri Masawi

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia Business Review editor Mr Tiri Masawi speaks about the decision by the Namibian government to give Social Security the right to manage and administer the public service Medical Aid Scheme.
5 Feb 7 min

Ghost Biz - 5 February 2026

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: • Pepkor — A flat share price is described as strong relative outperformance after major competitors lost significant value, with modest like-for-like sales growth and a notable 27.9% jump in online sales highlighting continued digital adoption and resilience. •…
5 Feb 10 min

Market Watch - Helena Mboti

Coming up on the Market Watch: Michelle van Wyk speaks to economist Helena Mboti from Standard Bank, who unpacks why the Fed, SARB and Bank of Namibia are holding rates steady, what’s driving dollar weakness, and when borrowers could finally see more relief in Namibia.
3 Feb 8 min
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