insert_link Business / Economics 28 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Economic Insights: Record Mining Production, Nigeria’s Economic Overhaul, and Global Market Trends In the dynamic landscape of global economics, recent developments highlight both achievements and strategic shifts aimed at fostering growth and stability. From record-breaking production figures in the mining sector to comprehensive economic reforms in Nigeria, coupled with fluctuations in oil prices and currency markets, these events offer insights into the current state of affairs and future trajectories. Andrada Mining's Milestone Performance Andrada Mining has made headlines with its remarkable […] todayMarch 28, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 26 March 2024 Laimi speaks to the team from Aurik about their upcoming "Business Battle Plan" event. https://iono.fm/e/1419740 todayMarch 27, 2024 25
insert_link Business / Economics 27 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Indicators Roundup: Updates and Analysis In the dynamic landscape of global finance, recent developments across various sectors have sparked considerable interest and analysis. Let's delve into the latest financial indicators to glean insights into key economic trends: Namibia's Green Hydrogen Project Gears Up for Operations: Obeth Kandjoze, Chairperson of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council, has announced significant progress in the Daures Green Hydrogen Village project. Currently at 80% completion, the project is set to commence […] todayMarch 27, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics Accidental managers: why people who are great at their job can fail when they get promoted Cary Cooper, University of Manchester There’s a saying that people don’t quit their job, they quit their boss. And poor management certainly has a lot to answer for in the UK workplace. A staggering 82% of new managers in the UK are what the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) calls “accidental managers”, according to a YouGov survey commissioned among 4,500 workers and managers in June, which has recently been published. Accidental […] todayMarch 26, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Expert Emphasizes Transparency as Key in State-Owned Enterprises Independent business researcher Josef Sheehama has underscored the paramount significance of transparency in state-owned enterprises, commonly referred to as parastatals. Addressing the matter, Sheehama pointed out the clear connection between the absence of transparency and the widespread occurrence of corruption within these organizations. todayMarch 26, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Independent Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama Advocates for Parastatal Transparency In a recent statement, Josef Sheehama emphasized the critical importance of transparency within state-owned enterprises, also known as parastatals. Speaking on the issue, Sheehama highlighted the direct correlation between the lack of transparency and the prevalence of corruption within these entities. Sheehama asserted that without adequate transparency and accountability measures in place, corruption becomes an enticing prospect for individuals seeking personal enrichment at the expense of public resources. He underscored […] todayMarch 26, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics 25 March 2024 Morning Biz News: Financial Insights: Updates from the Global Market 1. Fitch Ratings Affirms Development Bank of Namibia's Ratings Despite Losses Fitch Ratings recently announced its decision to maintain the Development Bank of Namibia Limited's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings at 'BB-' and its National Long-Term Rating at 'AA+(zaf)', with a stable outlook. Despite facing a setback with a N$270 million loss in the 2023 financial year due to high loan impairment charges, Fitch remains optimistic about the bank's future. The […] todayMarch 25, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Spotlight Feature – 21 March 2024 Laimi finds out more about BCX MD, Dirk van Niekerk. https://iono.fm/e/1418370 todayMarch 22, 2024 72
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biznews update – 22 March 2024 With South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation increasing to 5.6% in February, exceeding economists' expectations, and rising closer to the top of the central bank's 3% to 6% target range, all hopes of an interest rate cut before the Monetary Policy Committee meeting in July have fallen. A number of economists are in fact now looking at September as the first opportunity for any easing of the country’s 8.25% repurchase rate. […] todayMarch 22, 2024 7