The Business Report looks at some of the biggest business/financial stories of the week, trends that need noticing, and in the 'Spotlight' feature focuses on what makes some of Namibia's biggest and most well-known personalities tick. Watch out for individually posted 'highlights' from the show that you can share with your network.
The Business Report - 1 February
David speaks to Ulrich Hansen from WinWin Namibia about their marketing campaign for Namport and how recent developments in the shipping industry will impact both them and their client going forward. In the Spotlight Laimi finds out more about Trustco Group Deputy CEO Quinton van Rooyen Jnr, and in GhostBiz Gary and the Ghost talk about Lewis Stores; Truworths; Checkers; Transaction Capital and WeBuyCars; and on the international front, Microsoft.
2/2/2024 • 26 minutes, 16 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 1 February
David speaks to Ulrich Hansen from WinWin Namibia about their marketing campaign for Namport and how recent developments in the shipping industry will impact both them and their client going forward.
2/1/2024 • 13 minutes, 26 seconds
Spotlight Interview - Quinton van Rooyen Jnr.
Laimi finds out more about avid exerciser and Deputy Chairperson of the Trustco Group, Quinton van Rooyen Jnr.
2/1/2024 • 5 minutes, 51 seconds
IJG Ghost Biz - 1 February
In today's show Gary talks to the Ghost about Lewis Stores; Truworths; Checkers; Transaction Capital and WeBuyCars; and on the international front, Microsoft.
2/1/2024 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
The Business Report - 30 January
Gary talks to Trustco Deputy CEO Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. about the company's drive to raise N$ 2.4 billion from share holders, Michelle speaks to Robert McGregor about growth trends and what the low central area dam levels could mean for the economy, and we find out about the Brand Ambassadors Programme that NIPDB Tourism and Investment Consultant and Olthaver & List Brand Ambassador Chairperson and International Business Developer, Michelle McLean is spearheading.
1/31/2024 • 25 minutes, 56 seconds
Namibia Brand Ambassadors Programme
Laimi finds out more from NIPDB Tourism and Investment Consultant and Olthaver & List Brand Ambassador Chairperson and International Business Developer, Michelle McLean.
1/31/2024 • 4 minutes, 3 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 30 January
Gary talks to Trustco Deputy CEO Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. about the company's drive to raise N$ 2.4 billion from share holders.
1/31/2024 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
Market Watch - 30 January
Michelle speaks to Robert about growth trends and what the low central area dam levels could mean for the economy
1/31/2024 • 7 minutes, 42 seconds
The Business Report - 25 January
In case you missed it, here is the show in full.
1/26/2024 • 28 minutes
Spotlight - Edla Kaumbi
Find out more about the Executive Director of the Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance, Edla Kaumbi.
1/26/2024 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 25 January
Find out more about recently appointed Letshego Micro Financial Services CEO, Melvin Angula's vision for his tenure.
1/26/2024 • 6 minutes, 50 seconds
IJG Ghost Biz - 25 January
In this episode: AVI, CarTrack owner Karooooo, Cashbuild, and Netflix
1/25/2024 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
The Business Report - 23 January 2024
In case you missed it, here is January 23rd's Business Report in full.
1/24/2024 • 23 minutes, 44 seconds
Tech Support - 23 January
Gerald takes a look at the tasks and impacts that technology has in business.
1/24/2024 • 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Market Watch - 23 January
Michelle speaks to local economist Ruusa Nandago
1/24/2024 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 23 January
The Anaesthesiologists Society of Namibia weighs in on the current NAMAF tariff situation.
1/24/2024 • 17 minutes, 31 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 14 December
Gary catches up with Andrada Mining CEO, Anthony Viljoen.
12/15/2023 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
Spotlight - 14 December
Angie finds out more about Future Media's own Deon van Rensburg.
12/15/2023 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
IJG Ghost Biz - 13 December
Gary speaks to the Ghost about Anglo American, Amplats, Kumba, Murray & Roberts, Italtile, and Trustco.
12/14/2023 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 13 December
Angie speaks to the Director of Enforcement and Cartels Division at the Namibia Competition Commission Paulus Hangula about cases they are currently investigating, cases they have completed and contravention of merger regulations are under investigation.
12/14/2023 • 22 minutes, 29 seconds
SME Focus - 12 December
Director of SMEs Compete, Danny Meyer, gives us a review of the economic pros & cons of 2023, and looks ahead to 2024.
12/13/2023 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 12 December
With NAMAF having informed the industry that medical aid tariffs will remain the same going into 2024, Gary speaks to NPPF representative Eben De Klerk about what this means for medical aid members.
12/13/2023 • 18 minutes, 56 seconds
Market Watch - 11 December
Oxford Economics economist Theo Klein takes a look at some of the key macroeconomic figures for 2023.
12/12/2023 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - Part 17
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
12/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Spotlight - 7 December
Find out more about Pupkewitz Group Finance Manager Eugene Sheppard.
12/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 47 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 7 December
Michelle speaks to Osino Resources' ESG Manager, Robert Zipplies, about the release of their 2022 sustainability report.
12/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 6 December
Michelle speaks to Pupkewitz Group Finance Director, Eugene Sheppard, about the new Pupkewitz Lifestyle building that is going up in Kleine Kuppe.
12/7/2023 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Tech Support - 5 December
Our resident tech expert, Gerald Engelbrecht, provides a detailed overlook of the use of WhatsApp in business.
12/6/2023 • 2 minutes, 6 seconds
Agri focus - 5 December
Agricultural Bank Technical Advisor, Hanks Saisai highlights importance of keeping rainfall records.
12/6/2023 • 5 minutes, 32 seconds
The Alexforbes Leac Story - 5 December
Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, talks to us about efforts to enhance trade and economic cooperation between Namibia and Venezuela.
12/6/2023 • 11 minutes, 50 seconds
IJG Ghost Biz - 5 December
Gary and the Ghost discuss Spar, the PBT Group, Tiger Brands, and Nampak
12/5/2023 • 13 minutes, 20 seconds
Market Watch - 4 December
Local economist Angelique Bock takes a look at vehicle sales.
12/5/2023 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 04 December
James Mnyupe, Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner speaks to Angie Scholz about the MOU signed with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation.
12/4/2023 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - Part 16
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
12/4/2023 • 3 minutes, 41 seconds
The Alexforbes Spotlight - 30 November
Director of SMEs Compete, Danny Meyer, tells Angie about the importance of SMEs in the local economy.
12/1/2023 • 10 minutes, 23 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 30 November
Michelle find out more about the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia, Fenni Nghikevali.
12/1/2023 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 23 November
B2Gold Namibia held a press conference to explain its current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine's planned closure of the mine. Angie speaks to Eric Barnard, B2Gold Namibia's General Manager.
11/23/2023 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 23 November
In our spotlight interview, Michelle speaks to well-known estate agent Gretha de Santos. Gretha is one of the most successful residential property experts in Namibia, has won many awards, and she tells us about her humble beginnings and some of her thoughts on the property market.
11/23/2023 • 12 minutes, 58 seconds
IJG Ghost Stories - 22 November
Gary has his weekly discussion with the Finance Ghost, this time about 3 companies that are in the process of raising capital - Africa Rainbow Capital, Sibanye-Stillwater, and Sirius Real Estate.
11/22/2023 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 22 November
The National Accounting Summit was held in Windhoek, to provide a new perspective for the accounting profession to position itself in the digital world. Michelle speaks to the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia Fenni Nghikevali about the summit.
11/22/2023 • 10 minutes, 10 seconds
Mining Focus - 21 November 2023
The Ministry of Mines and Energy spokesperson Ten Hasheela speaks to us about the increasing number of advertisements on social media platforms where individuals and entities are offering wholesale and retail fuel licenses, and marketing fuel at unofficially gazetted prices, often from unlicensed locations.
11/21/2023 • 6 minutes, 18 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 21 November
Gary speaks to the Founder and CEO of Turipamwe Tanya Stroh A Namibian design agency, publishing an industrial White Paper on design thinking, the first in the country. A project packed with insights from an original study conducted in 2022, informs how Namibian organisations can approach innovation. This study provides knowledge on the current applications of design thinking and future possibilities in Namibia's unique context.
11/21/2023 • 10 minutes, 32 seconds
Tech Support - 21 November
Gerald Engelbrecht talks about incorporating social media platforms during the Christmas season in Tech Support
11/21/2023 • 2 minutes, 19 seconds
Market Watch - 20 November
In the Market Watch we have Angelique Bock Simonis and Storm Research Assistant, who speaks to us about inflation, vehicle sales, and much more.
11/20/2023 • 4 minutes, 57 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - Part 14
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
11/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 20 November
Paratus Group has secured funding of US$ 31 million to help realise its ambitious infrastructure expansion plans. The capital injection will significantly boost connectivity across key and currently underserved regions and contribute to the Group’s goal of doubling revenue within the next five years. Angie speaks to Rolf Mendelsohn the Group's Chief Technical Officer.
11/20/2023 • 9 minutes, 54 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 16 November
FNB Namibia and NASRIA have joined forces to launch the Credit Guarantee Scheme, Michelle speaks to FNB Head of Business Banking, Tomas Iinji, to find out more.
11/16/2023 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 16 November
Michelle finds out more about the life and times of veteran politician, Bernadette Jagger.
11/16/2023 • 34 minutes, 12 seconds
IJG Ghost Stories - 15 November
Episode three sees 'The Finance Ghost' casting his eye on Woolworths, Glencore, Bidcorp, and Santam.
11/16/2023 • 10 minutes, 36 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 15 November
Trustco Deputy CEO, Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. updates us on the cancelled Finbond transaction.
11/16/2023 • 9 minutes, 48 seconds
Market Watch - 13 November
Salomo Hei talks about the sectors of the economy that are showing improvement post Covid-19
11/14/2023 • 4 minutes, 57 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 13 November
David speaks to Dr. Greg Mills about his new book 'Rich State, Poor State'.
11/14/2023 • 25 minutes, 55 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 9 November
This week we find out more about well known writer, publisher, lover of nature, and so much more, Rieth van Schalkwyk.
11/9/2023 • 15 minutes, 28 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 9 November
Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe updates us on Namibia's Green Hydrogen journey.
11/9/2023 • 16 minutes, 1 second
IJG Ghost Stories - 8 November
In episode two 'The Finance Ghost' looks at MTN, Bell Equipment, AECI, and Des De Beer and Lighthouse Properties.
11/8/2023 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 8 November
David speaks to The Director of Industry at the Economic Development Board of Mauritius, Geerish Bucktowonsing to find out more about the Mauritius-Namibia Trade and Investment Forum.
11/8/2023 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
Tech Support - 7 November
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at how businesses can take advantage of Augmented Reality.
11/7/2023 • 2 minutes, 57 seconds
Agri-Focus - 7 November
Technical Advisor at Agribank of Namibia, Hank Saisai updates us on the Agriculture Sector
11/7/2023 • 6 minutes, 7 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 7 November
David finds out more about the Africa Tech Festival from Director, Events | Connecting Africa | Informa Tech, James Williams.
11/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 8 seconds
Market Watch - 6 November
Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence, Salomo Hei looks at where things stand as we approach the end of 2024.
11/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 50 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 12
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
11/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 38 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 6 November
David speaks to Bipa CEO Vivienne Katjiuongua about the Duty Penalty Waiver Programme.
11/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 2 November
This week we find out more about Indongo Toyota Managing Director, Willie Verdoes.
11/3/2023 • 16 minutes, 5 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 2 November
CEO, Arnold Klein talks to Gary about Agra's latest results.
11/3/2023 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
IJG Ghost Stories - 1 November
The first episode of our weekly look at some of the top stocks and companies with 'The Finance Ghost'.
11/2/2023 • 12 minutes, 5 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 1 November
Get to grips with the Mid-Term Budget Review with this panel discussion.
11/2/2023 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds
Tech Support - 24 October
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at the Metaverse.
11/1/2023 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Tourism Focus - 31 October
Hospitality Association of Namibia's CEO Gitta Paetzold gives insight about Namibias Tourism Industry.
11/1/2023 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 31 October
Old Mutual Namibia's Executive: Marketing Public Affairs and Sustainability, Mignon Du Preez provides a look back at last week's Old Mutual Unemployment Indaba.
11/1/2023 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Market Watch - 30 October
Local economist Gabriel Erastus looks at the implications of Kenya's announcement that all African visitors will receive free Visas.
11/1/2023 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 11
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
11/1/2023 • 3 minutes, 42 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 30 October
Find out what took place at this year's African Energy Week from executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk.
11/1/2023 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 26 October
This week we find out more about well known Namibian Patrick de Goede.
10/26/2023 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 26 October
David speaks to IPPR researcher, Kitty Mcgirr about her report: "The Global Cost of Living Crisis from a Namibian Perspective.
10/26/2023 • 31 minutes, 57 seconds
MTC Corporate Social Responsibility Spend
Angie speaks to Tim Ekandjo about MTC's N$ 12.5 million investment in CSR projects.
10/26/2023 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
Tech Support - 24 October
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at how blockchain technology is reshaping transactions.
10/25/2023 • 2 minutes, 55 seconds
Mining Focus - 24 October
Chief Public Relations Officer at Ministry of Mines and Energy, Ten Hasheela, updates us on the industry.
10/25/2023 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 24 October
Gary speaks to Dimension Data Namibia CEO, Annalize van der Merwe about the first in country security platform.
10/25/2023 • 13 minutes, 7 seconds
Market Watch - 23 October
Oxford Economics Africa Economist, Theo Klein talks to us about projects currently making headlines in Namibia.
10/24/2023 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 10
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
10/24/2023 • 3 minutes, 30 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 23 October
Gary speaks to EU Deputy Head of Delegation, Gosia Lachut, about the EU-Namibia Business Forum taking place in Brussels from 24 - 25 October.
10/24/2023 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 19 October
This week we find out more about HR Consultant, Coach, Owner of Hito HR, and Author of "People First: Hito's Management Handbook, Lisa Matomola.
10/20/2023 • 21 minutes, 25 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 19 October
Gary speaks to NSX CEO Tiaan Bazuin about their newly launched bond trading system.
10/20/2023 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Frederick Muller
Having recently been promoted to Managing Director of Alexforbes Investments Namibia, David caught up with previous The Business Report contributor, Frederick Muller.
10/19/2023 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 18 October
Director of the Rhodes Business School at Rhodes University, Professor Owen Skae tells us about their new Postgraduate Diploma in Advancement and Resource Mobilisation as well as what else the school has on offer.
10/19/2023 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
Tech Support - 17 October
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at adopting the 'tech-business mindset'
10/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 48 seconds
Construction Focus - 17 October 2023
construction Industries Federation of Namibia General Manager catches us up about the state of the industry.
10/18/2023 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 17 October
David finds out more about Yango from Namibia Country Manager, CJ Dumeni
10/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Market Watch - 16 October
Simonis Storm Research Associate, Angelique Bock talks about the country's third quarter performance.
10/17/2023 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 9
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
10/17/2023 • 3 minutes, 28 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 16 October
Gary speaks to Aurik Namibia Director, Christo Swartz and CEO and Founder, Pavlo Phitidis.
10/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 12 October
Find out more about Sanlam Namibia Group CEO, Tertius Stears.
10/13/2023 • 9 minutes, 31 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 12 October
Angie speaks to the Vice-President for Corporate Affairs at AB InBev, Zoleka Lisa.
10/13/2023 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
Onguza pop-up store
David speaks to Dan Craven about the Onguza pop-up store and related events happening in Windhoek.
10/12/2023 • 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Thje Alexforbes Lead Story - 11 October
Angie speaks to the Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende about moves to reform the current procurement system.
10/12/2023 • 9 minutes, 8 seconds
Tech Support - 10 October
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at third-party plugins for ChatGPT.
10/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 41 seconds
Agri Focus - 10 October
Commodity analyst at the Namibian Agricultural Union, Bertha Ijambo, takes a look at the poultry sector
10/11/2023 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Market Watch - 09 October
Local economist Gabriel Erastus takes a look at how current geopolitics are affecting the global economy.
10/10/2023 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 8
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
10/10/2023 • 3 minutes, 30 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 09 October
Angie speaks to Unam economics lecturer Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu about the danger of natural resource-backed loans.
10/10/2023 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 05 October
This week we find out more about the CEO and co-founder of the Sisedi Investment Group, Hertha Gontes.
10/6/2023 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 05 October
Gary speaks to the founder and CEO of Impact Tank, Elzine Gawaxab-Mushambi.
10/6/2023 • 12 minutes, 22 seconds
Talaria and Powerland e-mobility solutions
David speaks to Uys Prinsloo to find out more about their range of electric quad and motorbikes.
10/5/2023 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 04 October
Michelle talks to Annemarie Gamperl to find out more about the opportunities that exist in the beauty industry.
10/5/2023 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Tech Support - 3 October
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at ways that businesses can make use of AI in their operations.
10/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Trade Focus - 03 October
We get an update from GS1 CEO Patricia Hangula
10/4/2023 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 03 October
Paratus MD, Andrew Hall, unpacks their recent results.
10/4/2023 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Market Watch - 2 October
Oxford Economics Africa economist Theo Klein talks to us about how Namibia seems to be bucking the trend of having to prepare for lower growth.
10/2/2023 • 5 minutes, 8 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 7
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
10/2/2023 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 2 October
David speaks to Africa GreenCo Regional Business Development Manager, Chisha Chisha, to find out more about the business, and them having been granted an electricity export licence by the Electricity Control Board.
10/2/2023 • 12 minutes, 1 second
The RMA Spotlight - 28 September
David finds out more about about Co-Founder and Managing Director of EBIKES4AFRICA, Marita Walther.
9/29/2023 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 28 September
Gary speaks to Rowland Brown about Osino Resources' Capital raising and listing.
9/29/2023 • 9 minutes, 45 seconds
SIM Card registration deadline getting closer
David speaks to CRAN's Manager for Consumer Relations and Advocacy, Hilia Mhani, and Manager for Dispute Resolution and Enforcement, Maria Uushona, about the looming deadline and what will happen to those who have not registered their SIMs by 31 December 2023.
9/28/2023 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 28 September
Angie speaks to Electricity Control Board CEO, Robert Kahimise about plans to adjust tariffs for 11 distribution licensees by the end of the month due to the majority of them failing to apply for these adjustments.
9/28/2023 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
Tourism Focus - 26 September
Hospitality Association of Namibia's CEO Gitta Paetzold gives insight about Namibias Tourism Industry.
9/26/2023 • 4 minutes, 22 seconds
Tech Support - 26 September
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at three types of technology used in business to save time and money.
9/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 26 September
In the Lead story, Gary speaks to Quinton Van Rooyen Junior, the Deputy CEO of Trustco about the third successful renewal of its Environmental Clearance Certificate for the Lafrenz Industrial Township Development.
9/26/2023 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Market Watch - 25 September
In the Market Watch, we have Angelique Bock, Simonis and Storm Research Assistant.
9/25/2023 • 6 minutes, 8 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 25 September
In the Lead story, Angie speaks to Yvette Mtolo-Phiri the Chairperson of The Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia about the just ended 16th annual Conference
9/25/2023 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 25 September
Gary speaks to Trustco's Quinton van Rooyen Jr about having obtained the third renewal of the Enviroment Clearance Certificate regarding their current Industrial property development in Lafrenz, and the expansion to Phase 3 of this development.
9/25/2023 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 6
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
9/25/2023 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 21 September
Gary speaks to Eben De Klerk, advisor to the Economic Policy Research Association about his concerns on the
Financial Intelligence Amendment Act, which was signed into law on the 21st of July 2023.
9/21/2023 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 21 September
In this week's Spotlight, Gary speaks to the CEO of the Namibia Savings and Investment Association (NaSIA) Jason Hailonga
9/21/2023 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 20 September
Gary speaks to the CFO of Bank Windhoek Zenaune Kamberipa about their recently released results.
9/20/2023 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
FlyNamibia MD Andre Compion & Airlink CEO Rodger Foster - 20 September
Both FlyNamibia MD Andre Compion and Airlink CEO Rodger Foster speak to Gary about the collaborative effort between both companies.
9/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
Agriculture Focus - 19 September
Livestock and crop farming are increasingly under threat from risks such as drought and it has become essential for farmers to explore diversification options to sustain their farming ventures. Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor at the Agricultural Bank
9/19/2023 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 19 September
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism says Namibia could generate at least 1.5 billion tonnes of biomass from the 45 million hectares of the country that is bush encroached. Minister Pohamba Shifeta, said to date, nearly 2 million tonnes of biomass are harvested every year, translating into thousands of job opportunities for the Namibian youth. Angie spoke to Minister Pohamba Shifeta.
9/19/2023 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
Tech Support - 19 September
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at tools that can aid in the strategic scaling of business models.
9/19/2023 • 2 minutes, 20 seconds
Market Watch - 18 September
In the Market Watch, we have local economist Gabriel Erastus, updating us with a global market forecast.
9/18/2023 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 18 September
The Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia will host its 16th annual Conference from 21-22 September 2023 at Droombos, Angie speaks to Yvette Mtolo-Phiri the Institute's Chairperson about the conference.
9/18/2023 • 19 minutes, 46 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 5
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
9/18/2023 • 2 minutes, 31 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 14 September
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia hosted the Namcor Race to Oil Seminar 2023, with the main objective of providing knowledge-sharing opportunities to Namibia's youth. Angie spoke to Petrus Nuuyoma, an Oil Trader at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia.
9/14/2023 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 14 September
In this week's Spotlight, Michelle is joined by Professor Petrina Kapewangolo an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Namibia
9/14/2023 • 15 minutes, 21 seconds
King Price Insurance Namibia CEO Braam Vermeulen - 13 September
Gary speaks to King Price Insurance Namibia CEO Braam Vermeulen regarding their recent celebration of their 7th Birthday and further intricacies within the local insurance industry.
9/13/2023 • 11 minutes, 39 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 13 September
In our lead story, Angie speaks to Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila attended the 57th SADC Committee of Central Bank Governors meeting that took place in Swakopmund.
9/13/2023 • 10 minutes, 1 second
Mining Focus - 12 September
Andreas Simon from the Ministry of Mines and Energy explains what's happening in their sector.
9/12/2023 • 3 minutes, 40 seconds
Alexforbes Lead Story - 12 September
Namibia and Zambia have agreed to foster mutually beneficial partnerships within the private sector and enhance trade by improving market access for various products. Trade Ministers from both countries convened in Lusaka to assess progress in investment cooperation. Angie spoke to Asser Nashikaku the Director of International Trade in the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade
9/12/2023 • 10 minutes, 4 seconds
Tech Support - 12 September
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at 3 biggest trends happening in the Crypto-space right now.
9/12/2023 • 2 minutes, 46 seconds
Market Watch - 11 September
In the Market Watch, we have Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor
9/11/2023 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 4
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
9/11/2023 • 2 minutes, 38 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 11 September
In the Lead story, Angie speaks to James Mnyupe, the Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner about South Korea's visit to Namibia.
9/11/2023 • 10 minutes, 29 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 07 September
In our Spotlight, Gary speaks to Osino Resources CEO and President, Heye Daun.
9/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 55 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 07 September
In the lead story, Gary speaks to Olthaver & List chairman Sven Thieme
about the passing of Pick n Pay founder, Raymond Ackerman, aged 92.
9/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 31 seconds
Chairperson of the 4IR Task Force, Professor Anicia Peters - 06 September
Gary catches up with the chairperson of the 4IR Task Force Professor Anicia Peters about some of their findings
9/6/2023 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 06 September
Gary speaks to Christopher Drysdale the Chief Executive Officer of Antler Gold.
9/6/2023 • 10 minutes, 58 seconds
Tech Support - 05 September
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at Cybersecurity for Small Businesses.
9/5/2023 • 2 minutes, 22 seconds
Tourism Focus - 05 September
Hospitality Association of Namibia's CEO Gitta Paetzold looks at the Namibian Tourism Industry for the month of September.
9/5/2023 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 05 September
Angie Scholz speaks to The Chamber of Mines CEO Veston Malango about the just-ended Mining Expo that took place in Windhoek.
9/5/2023 • 11 minutes, 53 seconds
Market Watch - 09 September
In the Market Watch, we have Local economist Theo Klein, who talks to us about Namibia's Economic Outlook.
9/4/2023 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 3
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
9/4/2023 • 3 minutes, 10 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 04 September
Executive of Finance at TransNamib Cornwell Chadya tells us more about the process on aquiring 2.1 billion from the Development Bank of South Africa
9/4/2023 • 13 minutes, 25 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 31 August
Andrada CEO Anthony Viljoen tells us more about the company and the prospects for the future.
8/31/2023 • 12 minutes, 12 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 30 August
Find out more about marketer, content creator, and founder of Moon Valley Films, Andrei Tirtirau.
8/31/2023 • 9 minutes, 11 seconds
KWV's Lourens Stander
The company's Sprits Manager talks to us about KWV, how South African brandy is different, and whether climate change and 'mindful drinking' is likely to affect the industry.
8/31/2023 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 30 August
Osino Resources CEO and President, Heya Daun tells us more about their dual-listing and capital raising drive.
8/31/2023 • 14 minutes, 12 seconds
Tech Support - 29 August
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at ways that technology can improve business productivity.
8/30/2023 • 2 minutes, 3 seconds
Trade Focus - 29 August
Local expert, and founder of Trade Africa, Maria-Lisa Immanuel catches us up on developments in the sector, with a special focus on the AfCFTA.
8/30/2023 • 3 minutes, 50 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 29 August
Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu speaks to us about the Ongwediva Trade Fair Business Forum.
8/30/2023 • 9 minutes, 13 seconds
Market Watch - 28 August
Simonis Storm Research Assistant, Angelique Bock, talks about the construction sector.
8/29/2023 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 2
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
8/29/2023 • 3 minutes, 5 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 28 August
Former South African Statistician General, Pali Lehohla, talks to us about his participation in the GIZ Equality Week Public Lecture.
8/29/2023 • 20 minutes, 33 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 24 August
We find out more about Managing Director of NaMedia, Natasja Beyleveld.
8/24/2023 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 24 August
IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood tells us more about the presentation he made at the Oil and Gas Summit.
8/24/2023 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
Roger Fitzsimons on Promobasket
CEO and founder of Promobasket Namibia tells us more about his company and why they've launched in Namibia.
8/24/2023 • 8 minutes, 53 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 23 August
Economist Robin Sherbourne talks to us about "The State of the Namibian Economy 2023".
8/24/2023 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
Tech Support - 22 August
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht focuses on 'must-have' tech for start-ups.
8/23/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Agri Focus - 22 August
Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor at the Agricultural Bank speaks about Dryland Crop Production Preparations.
8/23/2023 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - Rachel Gesami
Secretary, Policy for the Government of Kenya and one-time advisor to the IMF, Dr. Rachel Gesami, talks about Vision 2030.
8/23/2023 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Market Watch - 21 August
We take a look at the insurance industry's challenges and future this week with freelance journalist Gareth Stokes.
8/22/2023 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
Jose Kahuna on personal finance - part 1
Business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna, provides tips and tricks on how to manage your money and grow your wealth in this series of personal finance talks.
8/22/2023 • 3 minutes, 9 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 21 August
Bipa's Executive: Marketing, Corporate Communication and Client Service Management, Ockert Jansen updates us on the mandatory beneficial ownership requirements for all legal persons.
8/22/2023 • 13 minutes, 31 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 17 August
Find out more about business consultant, entrepreneur, trainer, and co-author of "Entrepreneurship Made Easy", Jose Kahuna.
8/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 17 August
David speaks to PetroSA CEO Sandisiwe Ncemane at the Economic Association of Namibia's Oil and Gas Conference.
8/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 19 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 16 August
Pali Lehohla reflects on his time as South African Statistician General and some slightly more contemporary issues.
8/16/2023 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds
Namene Solar Namibia
CEO Patrick Lagrange tells us more about their their innovative approach to empower every community through clean technology.
8/16/2023 • 14 minutes, 8 seconds
Tech Support - 15 August
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht explains why now is the perfect time to 'Spring-clean' your company's tech.
8/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Mining and Energy Focus - 15 August
Ministry of Mines and Energy spokesperson, Andreas Simon updates us on the sector.
8/15/2023 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 15 August
Economic Association of Namibia Chairperson, Jason Kasuto, tells us more about the annual conference - this year focusing on oil and gas.
8/15/2023 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
Market Watch - 14 August
Angie Scholtz provides an update on economic activity in Ongwediva.
8/15/2023 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
Investment Feature - 14 August
Local Economist Gabriel Erastus takes a look at Namibia's position on both green and fossil fuel energy.
8/15/2023 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 14 August
Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe tells us more about the Ministry of Mines and Energy's new Implementation Authority Office
8/15/2023 • 12 minutes, 24 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 10 August
Find out more about Counselor, Coach, Public Speaker and former head of the Media Dept at the College of the Arts, Anthony Williams !Auchab.
8/11/2023 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 10 August
The NIPDB's Francois van Schlkwyk tells us more about the invitation to local firms to participate in the annual "Africa Down Under" in Perth, Australia to meet and engage with potential investors.
8/11/2023 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Andrei Tirtirau
The founder of Moon Valley Films talks to us about the industry.
8/10/2023 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 09 August
NaMedia MD Natasja Beyleveld talks to us about media monitoring and the state of the industry.
8/10/2023 • 19 minutes, 58 seconds
Tech Support - 08 August
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht takes a look at emerging tech that can change the way we live, e.g. sand batteries, or brain-interfacing robots.
8/9/2023 • 3 minutes, 11 seconds
Tourism Focus - 08 August
Gita Paetzold updates us on the state of the tourism industry in August, which is traditionally our peak tourism month
8/9/2023 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 08 August
Robert McGregor talks to us about the re-tabling of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill.
8/9/2023 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
Market Watch - 07 August
Luderitz Town Council Public Relations Officer, Elwin Gaseb, updates us on Luderitz's current economic activities and plans.
8/8/2023 • 5 minutes, 1 second
Investment Feature - 07 August
Simonis Storm Research Assistant, Angelique Bock, talks about the increased growth in Private Sector Credit Extension in June 2023.
8/8/2023 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 07 August
Professor Liezel Alsemgeest explains more about the growing trend of 'finfluencing'
8/8/2023 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
The RMA Spotlight - 03 August
We find out more about Namibia Building Workers Pension Fund CEO Enwich Kazondu
8/4/2023 • 10 minutes, 3 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 03 August
British High Commissioner to Namibia, Charles Moore, catches us up on many of the activities the UK government is undertaking in Namibia.
8/4/2023 • 15 minutes, 57 seconds
Namibia Oil and Gas Conference
Angie talks to Nangula Uaandja about the upcoming Oil and Gas Conference
8/3/2023 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 02 August
Vice-President Nangolo Mbumba catches us up about what was discussed at the recent Russia-Africa Summit.
8/3/2023 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
Tech Support - 01 August
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht talks about tech business concepts that provide opportunities for Namibian entrepreneurs.
8/2/2023 • 3 minutes, 37 seconds
Agri-Focus - Tuesday 1 August
Commodity analyst at the Namibian Agricultural Union, Bertha Ijambo, talks to us about the state of the agricultural industry.
8/2/2023 • 4 minutes, 45 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 01 August
Trustco Group Deputy CEO, Quinton Z Van Rooyen tells us more about the co-investment in the company's Meya diamond mine in Sierra Leone.
Oryx Properties CEO Ben Jooste tells us more about the rights issue they used to raise N$ 300 million.
8/1/2023 • 10 minutes, 25 seconds
Spotlight - Sandra Mwiihangele
Namibia's own cosmetic chemist and manufacturer tells us more about her journey to where she is today.
7/31/2023 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 27 July
Labour consultant and principal officer of the Namibia Building Workers Pension Fund, Enwich Kazondu tells us about changes to the fund.
7/28/2023 • 11 minutes, 47 seconds
Rent to Own Namibia
Managing Director Inocencio Verde tells us more about the product and how Namibians can take advantage of the offer.
7/27/2023 • 9 minutes, 23 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 26 July
We talk to David Nuyoma on the eve of his retirement.
7/27/2023 • 18 minutes, 59 seconds
Tech Support - 25 July
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht highlights three cyber-security trends small businesses need to be aware of.
7/26/2023 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
Trade Focus - 25 July
Local expert, and founder of Trade Africa, Maria-Lisa Immanuel catches us up on developments in the sector internationally, on the continent, and in Namibia.
7/26/2023 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 25 July
Professor Anicia Peters tells us about what the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) does, what her 'vision' for the organisation is, and how operating as its CEO differs from her previous life in academia.
7/26/2023 • 16 minutes, 50 seconds
Market Watch - 24 July
Leonard Witbeen takes a closer look at the southern town of Bethanie, one of the oldest settlements in the country.
7/25/2023 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Investment Feature - 24 July
Theo Klein turns his eye towards Namibia Q2 consumptive spending.
7/25/2023 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 24 July
The Electricity Control Board's General Manager of Economic Regulation, Pinehas Mutota, explains tariffs.
7/25/2023 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Spotlight - Hilda Basson Namundjebo
Managing Director of Oxygen Communications, and Namibian media legend, Hilda Basson Namundjebo joins Gary to talk about her very interesting journey.
7/24/2023 • 32 minutes, 55 seconds
Namibian Barcode
CEO of GS1 Namibia, Patricia Hangula, tells us more about the new 631 code and what exactly it means.
7/21/2023 • 10 minutes, 43 seconds
William De'Ath
Find out more about the Fortitude Property Group from it's founding partner.
7/19/2023 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 19 July
Chamber of Mines of Namibia CEO Veston Malango tells us about the upcoming Mining Expo and Conference.
7/19/2023 • 12 minutes, 14 seconds
Tech Support - 18 July
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht this week looks at technology trends and how they signify the overall direction of development and change.
7/19/2023 • 5 minutes, 47 seconds
Mining and Energy Focus
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Energy, Andreas Simon provides an update on the activities in the sector.
7/19/2023 • 4 minutes, 52 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 18 July
Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board Executive Director for Innovation Acceleration in the Small and Medium Enterprises Division, Dino Ballotti, gives us an update on their activities and achievements.
7/19/2023 • 12 minutes, 51 seconds
Investment Feature - 17 July
Gabriel Erastus takes a closer look at the domestic economy
7/18/2023 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
Market Watch - 17 July
Veronika takes a look at the Oshikoto Region, specifically looking at the new open market in Omuthiya and what opportunities it will bring to the town, region, and country.
7/18/2023 • 5 minutes, 49 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 17 July
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba on the recent US-Africa Business Summit.
7/18/2023 • 9 minutes, 24 seconds
Spotlight - Anicia Peters
Former Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Development at the University of Namibia and current CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology, Prof. Anicia Peters tells us more about herself.
7/17/2023 • 15 minutes, 42 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 13 July
Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende with an update from the annual US-Africa Business Summit underway in Botswana.
7/14/2023 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Telecom Namibia Five Year Plan
CEO Dr. Stanley Shanapinda talks to Michelle about the plan and what customers, and Namibia, can expect.
7/13/2023 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 12 July
Paratus CTO Rolf Mendelson talks to us about the company's contract with Ceragon Networks to provide high-capacity wireless offshore communication solutions to the oil and gas industry in Namibia, Angola, and Mozambique.
7/13/2023 • 4 minutes, 17 seconds
Tourism Focus - 11 July 2023
Hospitality Association of Namibia CEO, Gitta Paetzold tells us what the shape of the industry is this month.
7/12/2023 • 4 minutes, 58 seconds
Tech Support - 11 July 2023
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht this week looks at technologies that are set to have a large impact on business and society.
7/12/2023 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 11 July
O&L Nexentury's Group Managing Director Bernd Walbaum tells us about their planned 100MW solar power plant outside of Windhoek.
7/12/2023 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Market Watch - Monday 10 July
In this week's Market Watch segment Angie Scholtz takes a closer look at Walvis Bay in the Erongo Region.
7/11/2023 • 5 minutes
Investment Feature - Monday 10 July 2023
Robert McGregor catches us up on where the Namibian economy is sitting at this point in the year.
7/11/2023 • 5 minutes, 15 seconds
The Alexforbes Lead Story - 10 July 2023
Angie Scholtz talks to Uranium One Deputy Director for Strategic Communications, Riaan van Rooyen about their proposed Leonardville mine.
7/11/2023 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
Spotlight - Thursday 6 July
We find out more about City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye
7/6/2023 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Radio and Digital Audio Broadcast Convention
Gary talks to us about discussions that were had about Digital Audio Broadcasting, Spectrum, and the way forward for radio in Southern Africa.
7/5/2023 • 8 minutes, 10 seconds
2023 Population and Housing Census
Namibia Statistics Agency Chairperson, Salomo Hei, talks to us about the importance of the upcoming census.
7/5/2023 • 20 minutes, 30 seconds
Retirement of the Future
AlexForbes' Head of Consulting & Actuaries, Joleen Mans, talks to us about how the industry is set to change going forward.
7/5/2023 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
Tech Support - Tuesday 4 July 2023
Our resident tech expert Gerald Engelbrecht looks at innovations in web and mobile technology
7/4/2023 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Agri-Focus - Tuesday 4 July
Commodity analyst at the Namibian Agricultural Union, Bertha Ijambo, talks to us about the state of the agricultural industry.
7/4/2023 • 2 minutes, 33 seconds
Market Watch - Monday 3 July
Leonard Witbeen takes a closer look at the south of the country in the first of our weekly "Market Watch" segments.
7/4/2023 • 3 minutes, 59 seconds
Investment Feature - Monday 3 July 2023
Theo Klein joins us for the first of our weekly "investment features"
7/4/2023 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Rowland Brown on populism
Cirrus Capital's Rowland Brown talks to Gary about the dangers of populism in the lead up to our elections.
7/4/2023 • 10 minutes, 26 seconds
Co-Creation Hub Namibia
CEO and Founder Olatunbosun Tijani tells us more about what CCHub is and what Namibians can expect now that the local 'office' has been launched.
7/3/2023 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
The State of Business in Namibia
NCCI President Bisey Uirab tells us more.
7/3/2023 • 1 minute, 14 seconds
Dr. Jane Olwoch
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6/29/2023 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 77
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 29 June 2023
In this week's show David speaks to NCCI President Bisey Uirab about "The State of Business" in Namibia and finds out more about Nampost's latest moves from Marketing and Communications Manager, Gladwin Groenewald. In the Spotlight feature, Michelle talks to SASSCAL Executive Director, Dr. Jane Olwoch.
6/29/2023 • 58 minutes, 39 seconds
Kornelia Shilunga
We spoke to the Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy while she was in Angola to find out more about her trip and possible partnerships with Angola.
6/29/2023 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
The 'downsides' of oil
Rowland Brown joins us to look at the other side of a potential oil boom in Namibia.
6/28/2023 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
NSX listed on the World Federation of Exchanges
CEO Tiaan Bazuin tells us what this means for the local exchange.
6/27/2023 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 76
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 22 June 2023
In this week's show Angie talks to Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, who is visiting Angola by invitation of their Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas; sticking with the oil theme, Gary talks to Cirrus Captial's Rowland Brown about the 'downsides' of oil; Michelle finds out what being listed on the World Federation of Exchanges means from NSX CEO Tiaan Bazuin; and in the Spotlight feature David gets to talk bicycles and so much more with Dan Craven.
6/22/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 9 seconds
Dan Craven
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6/22/2023 • 27 minutes, 27 seconds
Equiano Cable System activated
Gary speaks to Barney Harmse about the latest development in Namibia's connectivity.
6/21/2023 • 16 minutes, 4 seconds
Rowland Brown on Beneficiation
Rowland gives us his thoughts on the recent Cabinet decision.
6/20/2023 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
Jan "Braai" Schanell
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6/15/2023 • 18 minutes, 41 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 75
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 15 June 2023
In this week's show we chat to Paratus Group CEO Barney Harmse about the 'switching on' of the Equiano subsea cable and what it will mean for internet speeds and connectivity going forward, Cirrus Capital's Rowland Brown discusses the recent Cabinet decision to not allow the export of certain minerals in an unprocessed state, and Old Mutual's Head of Stewardship, Nicole Martens tells us more about ESG and sustainable investing. Local economist Gabriel Erastus also gives us a quick update about the implications of the Bank of Namibia's Repo rate hike, and in the Spotlight feature we find out more about 'the world's expert on braaing', Jan Braai.
6/15/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 35 seconds
Trustco sells portion of banking and finance portfolio to Finbond
Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. updates us on the transaction.
6/15/2023 • 9 minutes, 4 seconds
Indian High Commissioner Mandarapu Subbarayudu
India's High Commissioner to Namibia, Mandarapu Subbarayudu updates us on Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S Jaishankar's visit to Namibia.
6/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 5 seconds
Old Mutual Investment Summit 2023 - Panel Discussion
Old Mutual Namibia hosted its annual Investor Summit on Thursday 9 June 2023, this year with a heavy focus on ESG, alternative investments, and sustainability. This panel discussion from the summit, which was moderated by Future Media CEO Gary Stroebel, saw Old Mutual Group CEO Tassius Chigariro; EIF CEO, Benedict Libanda; GIPF Head of Alternative Investments, Sara Mezui-Engo; Cirrus Capital Economist and Director, Rowland Brown; and Old Mutual SA Head of Stewardship, Nicole Martens discussing the topic "Public and Private Sector collaboration to drive sustainable development".
6/13/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 26 seconds
Onguza Bicycles
David speaks to Dan Craven about his home-grown bike brand.
6/13/2023 • 14 minutes, 31 seconds
Philip Chapman
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6/8/2023 • 19 minutes, 38 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 74
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 08 June 2023
In this week's show Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. updates us on Trustco's sale of a portion of its banking and finance portfolio to South Africa's Finbond Group, Dan Craven explains why he decided to set up a luxury bicycle brand in Omaruru, and the Indian High Commissioner updates us on the visit to Namibia by his country's foreign minister. In the Spotlight feature we meanwhile find out more about Rand Merchant Bank Namibia CEO Philip Chapman.
6/8/2023 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 50 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 73
The Business Report on NOVA 1035, 01 June 2023
In this week's show: Gary Stoebel talks to Namibian Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe and Marco Raffinetti, CEO of Hyphen about the signing, Neo Paints MD Victor Boshoff talks about the company turning 70 and TransNamib responds to the report from the IPPR. In the Spotlight feature we speak to Agronomic Board CEO Dr. Mwazi.
6/1/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 53 seconds
Dr. Fidelis Mwazi
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6/1/2023 • 24 minutes, 46 seconds
Frederick Müller Investment Interviews - part 6
In the final episode of our series of talks with Alexforbes' Frederick Müller we discuss Total Investment Charges, and Regulation 13 of the Pension Funds Act.
5/25/2023 • 11 minutes, 48 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 72
Business Report on NOVA 1035, 25 May 2023
In this week's show David speaks to TransUnion's head of Africa Regions, Sam Tayengwa, to find out more about the threat of phishing, vishing, and smishing, while Gary finds talks to Frederico Links about the Institute for Public Policy Research's recent report on the state of TransNamib, The Finance Ghost about what's happening in the South African Markets, and in the Spotlight feature looks into the life and career of Namibia Airports Company CEO Bisey Uirab.
5/24/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 16 seconds
Bisey Uirab
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5/24/2023 • 26 minutes, 38 seconds
Minister Erastus Uutoni
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development talks to us about city and town expansion, urbanization, decentralization, and tackling the legacy of apartheid spatial planning.
5/24/2023 • 14 minutes, 4 seconds
Frederick Müller Investment Interviews - part 5
Part five of the series sees David speaking to Alexforbes Strategic Development Consultant Frederick Müller about different active manager investment styles and a Single Manager vs Multi-Manager approach.
5/18/2023 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 71
Business Report on NOVA 1035, 18 May 2023
In this week's show David speaks to Dr Manfred Zamuee - Chairperson of the FIMA Technical Advisory Comittee, Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni about town planning, urban migration and how to counter the lasting effects of apartheid spatial planning, and checks in with Alexforbes' Frederick Müller for the last to find out more about Total Investment Charges, and Regulation 13 of the Pension Funds Act. Angie also managed to tie down MD Simson Haulofu to find out about Nampower's recent announcement that they planned to cut off power to defaulters, and Gary found out more about the life and times of Namibia Stock Exchange CEO Tiaan Bazuin.
5/17/2023 • 1 hour, 23 minutes, 20 seconds
Youth and Finance Panelists
We spoke to Khadijah Mouton and Garth Petersen about the Imagine the Future: Youth and Finance event.
5/17/2023 • 12 minutes, 38 seconds
Dolf van den Brink
The Heineken CEO tells us more about the Namibia Breweries purchase agreement and what the plans for the future are.
5/16/2023 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Ingrid Husselmann
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5/11/2023 • 19 minutes, 27 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 70
Business Report on NOVA 1035, 11 May 2023
In this week's show Heineken Group CEO Dolf van den Brink took time out between meetings with the President and CEOs to talk to us about the purchase and what the plans for Namibia Breweries are going forward, Alexforbes' Frederick Müller spoke to us about investing once again, this week taking a closer look at investment styles and the single vs. multi-manager approach, and we spoke to Standard Bank Namibia's Khadijah Mouton and Simonis Storm's Garth Petersen, two of the panelists who spoke at this week's Imagine the Future: Youth and Finance event hosted by RDJ Publishing and supported by Future Media News and Fresh FM. In the Spotlight, we found out more about the life of Chief of Office of the Ombudsman, and former Children's Advocate, Ingrid Husselmann.
5/11/2023 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 16 seconds
Craig Bentley
Angie spoke to Alexforbes Investments South Africa's Head of Multinational Consulting, Craig Bentley about the compulsory preservation of funds in Namibia.
5/11/2023 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
The 4 Day Work Week
Karen Lowe talks to us about the benefits of embracing the 4 Day Work Week and how Namibian and South African companies can enroll for the second phase of their pilot project.
5/10/2023 • 24 minutes, 35 seconds
Craig Brunsden
The Axiz CEO spoke to us during his visit to Namibia to officially open the company's new Windhoek office and Dell Service Centre.
5/9/2023 • 14 minutes, 56 seconds
NJ Ayuk on Namibia's energy potential
The Chairman of the African Energy Chamber spoke to us from the Namibia International Energy Conference.
5/3/2023 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 69
David speaks to Karen Lowe about the 4-Day-Work week pilot project that is currently underway in South Africa, and phase two in which more South African, and Namibian companies can get involved, Axiz CEO Craig Brunsden who was up from Joburg for the launch of the company's new Windhoek office and Dell Service Centre, and RDJ Publishing about next week's Youth and Finance exhibition and discussion forum that Fresh FM and Future Media News are media partners for, and in the Spotlight finds out more about Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni. Angie Scholtz meanwhile speaks to the Alexforbes Investments South Africa's Head of Multinational Consulting, Craig Bentley about the compulsory preservation of funds in Namibia.
5/3/2023 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 50 seconds
Erastus Uutoni
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5/3/2023 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
Frederick Müller Investment Interviews - part 4
Part four of the series sees David speaking to Alexforbes Strategic Development Consultant Frederick Müller about the management side of investments – looking at active vs passive investment management and what factors to consider when selecting an investment manager.
5/3/2023 • 9 minutes, 44 seconds
Nangula Uaandja from Accra, Ghana
The CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board spoke to us from the 53rd WTCA General Assembly, which was held in Accra from April 23 to 28.
5/2/2023 • 18 minutes, 14 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 68
Business Report on NOVA 1035, 27 April 2023
In this week's show Angie Scholtz talks to CEO of The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, Nangula Uaandja and Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk. David Bishop once again catches up with AlexForbes' Frederick Müller and in the Spotlight Feature finds out more about former Ombudsmann, and much much more, Bience Gawanas.
4/27/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 16 seconds
Bience Gawanas
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4/27/2023 • 31 minutes, 7 seconds
Dr. John Steytler
The former Presidential Economic Advisor explains his recent statements about how he sees seven boom years coming for Namibia.
4/27/2023 • 9 minutes, 56 seconds
Frederick Müller Investment Interviews - part 3
Part three of the series sees David speaking to Alexforbes Strategic Development Consultant Frederick Müller about performance objectives, performance measurement, and measures of risk and risk-adjusted returns.
4/26/2023 • 11 minutes
Rodney Hoaeb
Gary talks to independent economist Rodney Hoaeb about the April Repo rate increase.
4/25/2023 • 15 minutes, 51 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 67
Business Report on NOVA 1035, 20 April 2023
In this week's show we talk to local economist and one-time Presidential Economic Advisor John Steytler about his predictions for potential economic growth and how best to capitalize on it, Rodney Hoaeb about this week's Repo rate increase, and Alex Forbes' Frederick Müller about investments - specifically performance objectives, performance measurement, measures of risk and risk-adjusted returns. In the Spotlight feature, we meanwhile learn more about the co-founder of Hansen & Hansen and LokasiKeps, Delano Hansen.
4/20/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 28 seconds
Delano Hansen
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4/20/2023 • 23 minutes
Vincia Cloete
The Executive Director of the Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance talks to us about the topic.
4/20/2023 • 18 minutes, 6 seconds
Frederick Müller Investment Interviews - part 2
In part one of the series David speaks to Alexforbes Strategic Development Consultant Frederick Müller about performance objectives, performance measurement, measures of risk and risk-adjusted returns.
4/19/2023 • 8 minutes, 45 seconds
The Business Report on Nova 1035 Ep 66
Business Report on NOVA 1035, 13 April 2023
In this week's show Gary talks to Vincia Cloete from the Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance and Martin Nankele about the Namibia Business Summit, while David talks investments again in part two of the series of interviews with AlexForbes Strategic Development Consultant Frederick Müller and finds out more about Sidney Martin's journey in the Spotlight feature.
4/13/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 16 seconds
Sidney Martin
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4/13/2023 • 18 minutes, 29 seconds
Frederick Müller Investment Interviews - part 1
In part one of the series David speaks to Alexforbes Strategic Development Consultant Frederick Müller about retirement savings and the concept of 'Net Replacement Ratio'.
4/13/2023 • 11 minutes, 6 seconds
James Mnyupe
Gary caught up with Green Hydrogen Ambassador James Mynupe to get an update on Namibia's progress towards production and export.
4/13/2023 • 27 minutes, 46 seconds
Kevin Lings
Gary speaks to Stanlib Chief Economist Kevin Lings about what he sees for Namibia going forward.