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
insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Focus – 19 March 2024 Hospitality Association of Namibia CEO, Gitta Paetzold, updates us on Namibia's participation at the recently held ITB trade show in Berlin. https://iono.fm/e/1417574 todayMarch 20, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 19 March 2024 Michelle speaks to First Rand economist Ruusa Nandago about the recently released preliminary National Census results. https://iono.fm/e/1417573 todayMarch 20, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 19 March 2024 David speaks to RDJ Group CEO, David Jarrett, to find out more about their latest publication. https://iono.fm/e/1417572 todayMarch 20, 2024 27
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: A Call for Action: Economic Inclusion for People with Disabilities in Namibia In a recent interview with independent business and economic researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama, the pressing issue of economic inclusion for people with disabilities in Namibia took center stage. With a candid assessment of the current situation, Sheehama shed light on the dire need for proactive measures to address the staggering levels of unemployment and neglect faced by this segment of the population. Opening the conversation, Sheehama emphasized the critical importance […] todayMarch 18, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics 18 March 2024: Morning Biz News: Financial Snapshot: Key Indicators in Focus Standard Bank Holdings Namibia Reports Robust Profit Growth: Standard Bank Holdings Namibia has announced a significant increase in profit after tax for the period ending December 31, 2023. The reported profit surged to N$770 million, marking a notable 23.3% rise from the previous year's figure of N$624 million. This impressive growth is attributed to several factors, including a 24.6% increase in net interest income, largely driven by ongoing repo rate […] todayMarch 18, 2024 17
insert_link Namibia Independent Researcher Urges Government Officials and Associations to Address Disability Issues In an exclusive interview, Josef Kefas Sheehama implored Deputy Ministers and relevant associations to come together in finding swift and effective solutions to the challenges faced by people with disabilities in Namibia. The independent Economic and Business Researcher stressed the importance of unified efforts to ensure equal opportunities and access to employment, education, and essential services for this marginalized segment of society. todayMarch 18, 2024 27
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 14 March 2024 With the Capricorn Group having recently released their interim financial results, Gary caught up with CFO, Johan Maas. https://iono.fm/e/1416361 todayMarch 15, 2024 26
insert_link Business / Economics Spotlight Feature – 14 March 2024 Laimi finds out more about ProQuest Diagnostic Laboratories MD, Loide Uushona. https://iono.fm/e/1416357 todayMarch 15, 2024 32