insert_link Business / Economics IJG Ghost Biz – 29 February 2024 Gary and The Ghost talk about Motus, Sasol, Libstar, and City Lodge. https://iono.fm/e/1410665 todayMarch 1, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 29 February 2024 Gary speaks to local economists Ruusa Nandago, Angelique Bock, and Robert McGregor to get their thoughts on this year's National Budget. https://iono.fm/e/1411070 todayMarch 1, 2024 37
insert_link Business / Economics Capricorn Group releases interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2023 Capricorn Group, a proud Namibian financial services group listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange with diversified operations and business interests in Namibia and Botswana, released its interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2023 today. Capricorn Group achieved solid results with profit after tax for the six months ended 31 December 2023, increasing by 18.5% to N$827.6 million, compared to a profit after tax of N$698.2m that […] todayFebruary 29, 2024 33
insert_link Business / Economics Budget Statement for the 2024/25 Financial Year Introduction Honourable Speaker, Honourable Members of Parliament, Fellow Namibians, I have the distinct honour this afternoon to table before the National Assembly the budget proposals for the FY2024/25 and the Medium Term Expenditure Framework for FY2024/25 – FY2026/27 under the theme “continuing the legacy of His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob by caring for the Namibian child”. Before I delve into the details of the budget, I would like to […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 142
insert_link Local Capricorn Foundation brings about positive change in Education The Capricorn Foundation believes that investing in education has a ripple effect on the overall economic growth of a country. The Capricorn Foundation, funded by Capricorn Group's subsidiaries Bank Windhoek, Capricorn Asset Management and Entrepo, dedicated almost N$1.8 million in the last three months to various education and training initiatives, addressing infrastructure, providing study materials, personnel training and addressing rural-urban education gaps in Namibia. "As a Connector of Positive Change, […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 27 February 2024 Michelle speaks to Agribank of Namibia Economist, Indileni Namghonga about what we can expect in this year's budget. https://iono.fm/e/1410557 todayFebruary 28, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Namibia Lead Story – 27 February 2024 David finds out more about the upcoming Namibian trial of the 4 Day Work Week from Country Representative, Jonas Ileka. https://iono.fm/e/1410552 todayFebruary 28, 2024 38
insert_link Namibia Detailed Civil society 2024/25 Budget Priorities CIVIL SOCIETY - Priorities for the 2024/25 Budget Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) (Social Economic Justice Unit of the Council of Churches in Namibia and the Desk for Social Development of ELCRN) Contribution: Uhuru Dempers Priorities: 1.1 Increased funding for Early Childhood Education (ECE) to ensure access to quality ECE for the excluded 70% plus children in Namibia. There […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Civil society sets out priorities for 2024/25 budget On 14 August 2023 civil society organisations held a consultation meeting with the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi, and the Director-General of the National Planning Commission, Hon. Obeth Kandjoze, regarding priorities for national budget. The consultation was held ahead of the 2023 mid-year budget and intended to inform the 2024-25 budget process. The meeting was organised by the Civil Society Information Centre (CIVIC +264) and the […] todayFebruary 28, 2024 21