insert_link Business / Economics 15 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Recent Developments in Business and Finance 1. Custos Energy Strikes Oil in Mopane-2X Well Custos Energy has made a significant breakthrough with the discovery of high-quality light oil during the drilling of the Mopane-2X well. Galp Energia, a subsidiary of Portugal's Galp, leads the operation under Petroleum Exploration Licence 83, holding an 80% interest. The National Petroleum Corporation retains a 10% stake, with Custos Energy holding the remaining 10% working interest. 2. PAR Group Announces Expansion […] todayMarch 15, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics 14 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Strategic Expansion: Namib Desert Diamonds Targets Far East Markets Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) has set its sights on the Far East, with a strategic push into markets in Vietnam and Hong Kong. This move, spearheaded by Alisa Amupolo, the Chief Executive Officer of NAMDIA, aims to leverage emerging opportunities and position the company for substantial revenue growth in the region. The announcement of this expansion underscores the growing significance of Far East markets in the global diamond trade. With […] todayMarch 14, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 11 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Highlights: Entrepreneurship Training, Rand Strengthens, Nigeria’s Forex Inflows, and Saudi Aramco’s Plans in China Empowering Namibian Entrepreneurs The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade in Namibia has celebrated a significant milestone in its efforts to foster entrepreneurship. The EMPRETEC Namibia program, initiated in 2019, has successfully provided entrepreneurship training to approximately 2000 Macro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). In a recent expansion of this impactful initiative, an additional 188 MSMEs commenced their training on Friday. This initiative contributes substantially to the growth and development of […] todayMarch 11, 2024 10
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 16
insert_link Business / Economics 29 February Morning Biz News: Latest Financial Highlights: Government Revenue Projections, Harmony Gold’s Record Dividend, Binance Executives Detained, and Oil Price Decline In the ever-evolving landscape of global finances, several key developments have recently taken place, shaping the economic outlook for the near future. This article delves into the latest financial indicators, exploring government revenue projections, Harmony Gold's historic dividend announcement, the crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges in Nigeria, and the recent decline in oil prices. Government's Fiscal Initiatives: The Namibian government has unveiled its fiscal year 2024/25 revenue projections, with a […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 2
insert_link Business / Economics 27 February 2024 Morning Biz News: Summary of Financial News: Namibia's Tax Policies and Concerns: Analysts and industry experts are closely scrutinizing Namibia's tax policies, expressing concerns about the efficiency of revenue collection processes, specifically in tax refund processing. Cameron Kotze, the risk and compliance manager at Namib Mills, is urging the government to consider introducing capital gains tax incentives as part of broader reforms to streamline the system and stimulate economic growth. South Africa's Rand Depreciation: South Africa's rand […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Driving Economic Transformation: Namibia’s Strategic Moves, South Africa’s Inflation Trends, and Global Financial Indicators In the dynamic landscape of global economics, strategic initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping the future prosperity of nations. In this article, we delve into three key developments that are currently influencing economic dynamics: Namibia's focus on dry ports and railway upgrades, South Africa's inflation trends, and the latest global financial indicators. Namibia's Economic Transformation: Analysts are highlighting the transformative potential of prompt execution of dry ports and […] todayFebruary 22, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 21st February 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Financial Snapshot: Namibia Faces Grey Listing, South Africa’s Unemployment Rises, Oil Prices Recover, and Currency Markets Shift In the realm of global finance, Namibia finds itself on the brink of grey listing due to non-compliance with international anti-money laundering standards. Despite Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi's reassurance that Namibia passed the technical compliance test, progress in five out of 11 effectiveness test outcomes signals a potential challenge. Out of 72 action items, 59 have been successfully addressed, leaving 13 unresolved. South Africa, on the other hand, experiences […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 20 February 2024 Morning Biz News: “Namibia Seeks Higher Diamond Stake in De Beers Negotiations, Rand Faces Decline Amidst Economic Anticipation, and Naira Hits Record Lows: A Snapshot of Current Financial Dynamics” Namibia is actively engaging in negotiations with De Beers to secure a higher percentage of diamonds extracted within its borders. Currently, Namibia retains 15% of diamonds mined by Debmarine and Namdeb for value addition under the existing agreement. With this arrangement set to conclude in 2026, Mines Minister Tom Alweendo has revealed ongoing discussions to potentially increase the country's share of diamonds. The South African rand faced a decline against […] todayFebruary 20, 2024 23