insert_link Business / Economics 08 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Insights: NPTH Dividends, Sanlam’s Profit Surge, Currency and Oil Market Updates In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, recent developments have provided a comprehensive snapshot of economic trends and indicators. From Namibia's Post and Telecommunications Holdings (NPTH) disbursing significant dividends to South African insurer Sanlam's impressive profit surge, let's delve into the latest financial highlights and explore the current market dynamics. NPTH's Financial Contribution to Namibia Since its establishment in 1992, Namibia Post and Telecommunications Holdings (NPTH) has been a pivotal […] todayMarch 8, 2024 15
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Spotlight – 7 March 2024 Laimi finds out more about professional hunter and self-taught photographer, Jofie Lamprecht. https://iono.fm/e/1413366 todayMarch 8, 2024 4011 2
insert_link Business / Economics IJG Ghost Biz – 7 March 2024 Gary and The Ghost discuss Nedbank, MTN, Spur, and Shoprite. https://iono.fm/e/1413348 todayMarch 8, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics February 2024 inflation rate drops to 5.0% Namibia's annual inflation rate for February 2024 decreased to 5.0% from 7.2% in February 2023. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo, major contributors to the rate were food and non-alcoholic beverages, transport, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco. todayMarch 7, 2024 51
insert_link Business / Economics Lawmakers push for TikTok divestment amid national security concerns U.S. lawmakers propose bipartisan legislation to compel ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to divest or face a ban. todayMarch 7, 2024 3
insert_link Business / Economics Weekly Economics Wrap: Recent Developments in African Business: Market Dynamics, Regulatory Shifts, and Global Impacts Schwenk Zement International GmbH Terminates Purchase Agreement with RWCo GmbH In a surprising turn of events, Schwenk Zement International GmbH has officially terminated its purchase agreement with RWCo GmbH regarding shares in Schwenk Namibia (Pty) Ltd. The stumbling block cited by RWCo is the Namibian Competition Commission conditions linked to the deal's approval. RWCo argues that these conditions lack a legal basis under Namibian competition law. This development adds a […] todayMarch 7, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 07 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Oshikoto Region Receives Boost with N$400 Million Investment in Otjikoto Biomass Power Station In a strategic move to combat energy supply shortages in the Oshikoto Region, the Namibian government has allocated a budget of N$400 million for the development of the 40-megawatt Otjikoto Biomass Power Station, located on the outskirts of Tsumeb. The announcement came from the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, emphasizing the government's commitment to enhancing the region's energy infrastructure. The Otjikoto Biomass Power Station is poised to […] todayMarch 7, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics Former Twitter executives say Musk owes them millions Former Twitter executives fired by Elon Musk have filed a lawsuit accusing the billionaire of owing them more than one hundred twenty-eight million dollars in severance pay. todayMarch 6, 2024 39
insert_link Business / Economics Telecom Namibia improves service quality Telecom Namibia has announced the signing of key customer-facing business processes, marking a step forward in its commitment to improving service quality. This initiative forms phase one of a broader project, named Project Phoenix, aimed at optimising all internal processes within the s. Here's Telecom spokesperson Nomvula Kambinda with more. todayMarch 6, 2024 63