insert_link Business / Economics Germany faces increase in business bankruptcies A new report released in Germany shows Europe's biggest economy is experiencing a sharp rise in businesses declaring bankruptcies. The findings underscore concerns about the health of the European economy as it battles record inflation and high energy costs. todayNovember 27, 2023 11
insert_link Business / Economics GDP growth to slowdown to 3.3% in 2023 FNB Namibia Economist, Ruusa Nandago has revealed that the country’s Gross Domestic Product growth is expected to moderate to 3.3% in 2023 and 2.8% in 2024, from 4.6% in 2022, mainly due to the dry weather conditions which will be compounded by a slowdown in consumption. Nandago explains how inflationary pressures have impacted consumers. todayNovember 27, 2023 27
insert_link Business / Economics B2Gold Namibia current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine’s planned closure https://iono.fm/e/1383607 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. todayNovember 27, 2023 58
insert_link Business / Economics The RMA Spotlight – 23 November https://iono.fm/e/1383530 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. todayNovember 27, 2023 10
insert_link Business / Economics Oshikoto region trains SMEs on business management The Oshikoto regional council spokesperson Petrus Nehale said they are planning to improve the livelihood of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners by teaching them business management and other skills. Nehale in an interview with Nampa on Friday said that as part of their annual work plan, they conducted a two-day free training for small and medium rural business owners to equip them with skills and expertise to thrive in […] todayNovember 27, 2023 5
insert_link Business / Economics SA’s Minister of Labour talks five-billion-rand Unemployment Insurance Fund jobs deal with Thuja Holdings SA's Minister of Labour and Employment Thulas Nxesi says he will file court papers to set aside the controversial five-billion-rand Unemployment Insurance Fund jobs deal with Thuja Holdings. Thuja Holdings CEO and former Productivity SA chairperson, Mthunzi Mdwaba, has alleged that minister Nxesi and two other cabinet ministers solicited a 500-million-rand bribe to allow a dubious job creation scheme by the UIF to proceed. Nxesi has strongly denied the allegations, […] todayNovember 24, 2023 4
insert_link Business / Economics Chairperson of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung pays courtesy visit to the National Council of Namibia Norbert Lammert, Chairperson of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, paid a courtesy visit to the National Council of Namibia. During the discussions, the delegation explored the organisational structures of their respective federal systems. Lukas Sinimbo Muha, Chairperson of the National Council, emphasised the importance of the working relationship between KAS and the National Council. Muha highlighted, with gratitude, KAS’s sponsorship of the five-year strategic plan, which will run until the 2027/28 financial year. […] todayNovember 24, 2023 5
insert_link Business / Economics Italy and Germany strengthen energy ties with gas pipeline pledge Italy and Germany have pledged to work together more closely on energy, including constructing a gas pipeline between the two countries. That's after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni travelled to Berlin for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday. todayNovember 23, 2023 20
insert_link Business / Economics Government launches ‘My First Job’ program to address youth unemployment To combat the high youth unemployment rate of 48%, the government is launching the "My First Job" program, comprising the Youth Employment Tax Incentive and National Internship Programme. Led by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the initiative addresses graduate unemployment by providing initial industry experience for school leavers and graduates. todayNovember 23, 2023 62
