insert_link Africa Economic reforms propel Ethiopia to world’s third fastest growing nation brand status By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Ongoing economic reforms that are also seeing Ethiopia opening up its traditionally closed sectors to private investment are helping to lift the country’s image, globally, according to a new report. UK-based Consultancy, Brand Finance in its Global Soft Power Index 2024 ranked Ethiopia the third fastest-growing nation brand in the world. In the ranking of the most valuable nations, Ethiopia’s brand […] todayMarch 13, 2024 29
insert_link Business / Economics The transformative power of employee engagement By Hilma Vilho, Organisational Effectiveness and Wellness Specialist, Old Mutual Namibia In the changing world of modern workplaces, one element stands out as a key to success: employee engagement. It is more than just a buzzword; it is a game changer with the power to transform organisations from within. Beyond the human resource manuals and performance indicators, deep reality organisations need to always remember is that […] todayMarch 13, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics Economic inclusion of people with disabilities cornerstone for Economic growth By Josef Kefas Sheehama It is indeed regrettable that people with disabilities continue to face exclusion from the economy. We are excluded from employment, skills training, education, and other critical areas of development. The latest reports indicated that 95% of people who have disabilities in the Kunene region are unemployed, while in the Khomas region, it is nearly 70% according to the Namibia Association for Wheelchair Users. […] todayMarch 13, 2024 16
insert_link Africa SAP Africa Partner Awards recognise excellence in supporting Africa’s digital transformation efforts SAP has announced the winners of its latest SAP Africa Partner Awards. At a recent event held in the Cape Winelands, the SAP Africa Partner Awards recognised excellence within SAP’s partner ecosystem throughout Africa. According to Nazia Pillay, Head of Partner Ecosystem, SAP Middle East and Africa, says the role of partners has become more critical in the wake of changing customer demands and the impact of technologies […] todayMarch 13, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Tech Support – 12 March 2024 Gerald updates us on the latest in news in hyper-automation. https://iono.fm/e/1415417 todayMarch 13, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 12 March 2024 Michelle speaks to Catalyst Investment Managers' Head of Research, Cheryl Emvula, about government's debt burden. https://iono.fm/e/1415416 todayMarch 13, 2024 31
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 12 March 2024 David speaks to Oryx Properties CEO, and inaugural President of the Namibian Property Association, Ben Jooste, about what the body is and what they plan on doing. https://iono.fm/e/1415415 todayMarch 13, 2024 77
insert_link Business / Economics 13 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Lüderitz Poised to Lead in Oil and Gas Sector with Inaugural Local Content Conference Lüderitz, a coastal town in Namibia, is gearing up to take center stage in the burgeoning oil and gas industry. Set to host the first-ever local content conference and exhibition next month, Lüderitz aims to position itself as a pivotal player in this rapidly evolving sector. The conference, with its primary objective of identifying industry gaps and fostering opportunities for local participation across the oil and gas value chain, marks […] todayMarch 13, 2024 306
insert_link Business / Economics Economist warns of impact as SIM card registration survey begins Following the announcement of a comprehensive survey titled "The Implications of SIM Card Registrations on the Namibian Economy" by High Economic Intelligence in partnership with Bank Windhoek, we spoke to Salomei Hei, the Managing Director at High Economic Intelligence, for an update. todayMarch 12, 2024 66