insert_link Business / Economics Spotlight Feature – Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. Laimi finds out more about the Trustco Group Deputy CEO and avid fitness fanatic. https://iono.fm/e/1401456 todayFebruary 2, 2024 86
insert_link Business / Economics 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. https://iono.fm/e/1401496 todayFebruary 2, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics 2 FEBRUARY BIZ NEWS: Exciting Developments in Mining, Media, and Finance: A Roundup of Recent Market News B2Gold Corp Unveils Promising Exploration Results in Namibia In a recent announcement, B2Gold Corp has shared encouraging exploration results from the Antelope deposit within Namibia's Otjikoto Mine. The positive outcomes, particularly from the Springbok and Oryx Zones, hint at the potential establishment of a new underground mine. Clive Johnson, B2Gold's Chief Executive Officer, expressed optimism, highlighting a significant opportunity for expanding gold production in the region. This development underscores the […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Mines and Energy Minister denies oil license corruption allegations Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo has denied corruption allegations related to oil and gas licensing off Namibia's coast. The accusations were raised in a letter from Louis Beauvais, representing TotalEnergies shareholders, and addressed to company CEO Patrick Pouyanne. Economist Gabriel Erastus comments on the allegations. todayFebruary 1, 2024 155
insert_link Business / Economics NamRA and Bipa sign MoU The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) signed a memorandum of agreement with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), which is aimed at, among other things, enhancing cooperation in terms of the sharing of information on the registration and maintenance of business entities and Intellectual Property Rights in Namibia. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute explains what the MOU means to NamRA in the context of improving service delivery. https://youtu.be/Dhq0QLQdtkE todayFebruary 1, 2024 130
insert_link Business / Economics Innovating for Impact: driving positive change through financial solutions By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia In Namibia, making a real impact with financial solutions is a shared endeavour that requires collective action, innovative thinking, and a deep understanding of our people's needs. As a united force within the financial services industry, we bear a collective responsibility to lead the way toward a better future for everyone. At the forefront […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics André de Ruyter: More Truth to Power Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter who had to leave South Africa for his own safety, speaks to BizNews' Chris Steyn from the United States about how the corruption at ESKOM continues “by and large unabated”. https://youtu.be/_u_x171wHr0 todayFebruary 1, 2024 11
insert_link Business / Economics Cape Town to mint 6,100 new millionaires in projected wealth boom By Seth Onyango, via bird story agency Cape Town is forecast to become the fourth fastest-growing wealth hub per capita among the BRICS states, according to new insights from Henley & Partners (H&P). The picturesque city is forecast to add 6,100 millionaires over the next ten years, over and above the current 7,400, representing an 85% jump. "It is currently benefiting from the ongoing ‘semigration’ of large numbers […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 33
insert_link Africa African countries are struggling with high debt, demands to spend more and collapsing currencies: the policy fixes that could help By Jonathan Munemo, Salisbury University Highly indebted African countries are facing stark trade-offs between servicing expensive debt, supporting high and growing development needs, and stabilising domestic currencies. Government debt has risen in at least 40 African countries over the past decade. As a result, some are experiencing a bad combination of high debt, elevated development spending needs amid budget shortfalls, and unfavourable exchange rate pressures. These issues have become […] todayFebruary 1, 2024 6