Ghost Biz - 7 August 2025

In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie is joined by the Namibia Trade Forum's acting CEO, Rodney !Hoaeb.

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: - Pick n Pay – Positive like-for-like sales growth offers some encouraging signs, although the retailer still has plenty of challenges ahead. - Sappi – Despite a jump in its share price, the company remains in a difficult position…

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia’s oil and gas industry is moving from exploration towards development and first oil. The 2026 Namibia Oil and Gas Conference will focus on investment, infrastructure, local content and ensuring the sector delivers long-term benefits for Namibians. Angelique Peake, the Group Head of Oil and…

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Now in its fourth year, the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference returns to Windhoek from 18 to 20 August, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and investors to discuss the future of one of Namibia's fastest-growing sectors. Angie Scholtz sat down with Ndapewa Hangula, the Acting…

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ray Auala, Head of Markets at RNB, about the government's updated borrowing plan, the shift from foreign to domestic borrowing, increased demand for local bonds, and what the FID announcement could mean for future funding.