Economy

Market Watch – 6 February 2024

With the National Budget scheduled to be tabled later this month, Michelle spoke to independent economist Gabriel Erastus about government's budgets and their performance against the targets they set themselves. https://iono.fm/e/1403680

February 7, 2024 34

Business / Economics

06 February 2024 Economic Insights : February 2024 Biz News Roundup

In this edition of Biz News we bring you the latest updates on key economic developments that could shape financial landscapes globally. From changes in fuel prices to international market trends, let's dive into the stories that matter. Fuel Price Adjustments in Namibia: The Namibian Ministry of Energy has announced a welcome relief for consumers with a reduction of 4 cents per litre in petrol and both variants of diesel […]

February 6, 2024 3

Business / Economics

Construction Federation praises Geingob’s leadership amid economic challenges

President of the Construction Industries Federation, Nico Badenhorst says that Dr Hage Geingob steered Namibia through difficult economic times and was relentless in including everyone in the Namibian House and maintaining peace in the country.

February 5, 2024 39

Uncategorized

China Pledges to Stabilise Markets But Gives No Detail

Authorities in China say they will make efforts to stabilise markets after shares sank to a five year low on Friday. A massive selloff has seen more than $6 trillion of value wiped off the market. Patrick Fok reports.

February 5, 2024 13

Opinion Pieces

Labour hasn’t won a UK general election since 2010. Will 2024 be any different?

By Rob Manwaring, Flinders University Democracy faces challenges around the globe in 2024: at least 64 countries will ask their citizens to elect a government this year. One of the most keenly observed will be the United Kingdom general election, likely to be held in November. The British Labour party has not won an election since 2010, and has lost the last four elections. At the last election in […]

January 31, 2024 24

Business / Economics

Namibia Brand Ambassadors Programme

Laimi talks to Michelle McLean about what it felt like to be honoured in Times Square as well as what the Namibia Brand Ambassador Programme she spearheads is all about. https://iono.fm/e/1401109

January 31, 2024 14

Business / Economics

Market Watch – 30 January

With a look at the year ahead, including the implications of the looming water crisis in the central areas of the country, Michelle van Wyk talks to Robert McGregor. https://iono.fm/e/1401101

January 31, 2024 2

Business / Economics

IMF World Economic Outlook Update

https://youtu.be/DB9yEOgE1Iw The IMF sees a runway to a ‘soft landing’ for global growth Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, head of the Fund’s Research Department said at the launch of the World Economic Outlook (WEO) Tuesday (January 30) in Johannesburg, South Africa. “The global economy continues to display remarkable resilience with inflation declining steadily and growth holding up. The chance of a soft landing as increased. But the pace of expansion remains slow and […]

January 31, 2024 19

Business / Economics

Manuel Ngaringombe: The Impact of Crime and Infrastructure on Investments

By Leonard Witbeen- 23rd January 2024 In a recent audio statement, Manuel Ngaringombe discussed the crucial relationship between crime rates, corruption, social cohesion, and infrastructure in attracting investments to a country. Ngaringombe emphasized that a conducive social and political environment plays a pivotal role in luring investors, and factors such as a high crime rate and corruption can create obstacles in this regard. Ngaringombe highlighted that investors are more likely […]

January 23, 2024 325