insert_link Business / Economics UK unveils post-Brexit deal with Northern Ireland The UK government is expected to publish details of a post-Brexit deal later designed to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. The new agreement is expected to remove checks on goods moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Former Brexit negotiator Rory O'Donnell says he expects the European Union also to accept the agreement. todayFebruary 1, 2024 35
insert_link Business / Economics Economist weighs in on Bank of Namibia’s policy alignment Following calls for increased inclusivity in the Monetary Policy Committee of the South African Reserve Bank, we reached out to Cirrus Capital Economist, Robert McGregor for his take. todayFebruary 1, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics IMF forecasts Asia-led global economic soft landing in 2024 The International Monetary Fund is forecasting growth in Asia will help guide the global economy to a ‘soft landing’ in 2024. The IMF on Wednesday released its regional outlook for the Asia-Pacific which expects China and India to drive growth in the region. todayFebruary 1, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics BRICS bloc dominates global GDP and wealth The BRICS bloc now represents more than 45% of the world’s population and accounts for nearly 36% of global GDP than G7 countries (30%) when adjusting for purchasing power parity. According to investment migration consultancy, Henley and Partners’ BRICS Wealth Report, the total investable wealth currently held in the BRICS bloc amounts to $45 trillion and its millionaire population is expected to rise by 85% over the next 10 years. todayFebruary 1, 2024 2
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Brand Ambassadors Programme Laimi talks to Michelle McLean about what it felt like to be honoured in Times Square as well as what the Namibia Brand Ambassador Programme she spearheads is all about. https://iono.fm/e/1401109 todayJanuary 31, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 30 January With a look at the year ahead, including the implications of the looming water crisis in the central areas of the country, Michelle van Wyk talks to Robert McGregor. https://iono.fm/e/1401101 todayJanuary 31, 2024 2
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 30 January With the Trustco Group having recently announced that they would be tapping into their shareholders in order to acquire N$ 2.4 billion for investments into the local economy, The Business Report caught up with Deputy CEO Quinton van Rooyen Jnr. to find out more. https://iono.fm/e/1401105 todayJanuary 31, 2024 60
insert_link Business / Economics IMF World Economic Outlook Update https://youtu.be/DB9yEOgE1Iw The IMF sees a runway to a ‘soft landing’ for global growth Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, head of the Fund’s Research Department said at the launch of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) Tuesday (January 30) in Johannesburg, South Africa. “The global economy continues to display remarkable resilience with inflation declining steadily and growth holding up. The chance of a soft landing as increased. But the pace of expansion remains slow and […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 17
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Unlocking Namibia’s Potential: High Economic Intelligence’s Salomo Hei Discusses the Benefits of Uranium Jan 31, 2024,/ Leonard Witbeen In a recent interview, Salomo Hei, the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, shares insights into the significant benefits of uranium for Namibia's economic landscape. Hei expresses optimism about the global development of nuclear power as a diversified energy source. He highlights the positive impact on the energy sector, emphasizing the success stories of nuclear power in various parts of the world. Namibia, being one […] todayJanuary 31, 2024 26 2
