insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s current-account deficit narrows South Africa’s current account deficit narrowed more than expected in the second quarter as the rand price of exported goods and services increased more than that of the imports gap on the current account. The South African Reserve Bank on Thursday said that the broadest measure of trade in goods and services shrank to 0.9% of GDP, or 64.6 billion rand, down from a revised 1.5% of GDP in the […] todaySeptember 5, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics 10 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Business News Highlights: Namibia’s Ocean as Economic Pillar, Volkswagen’s Power Supply Challenges, Oil Price Decline, and Euro’s Reaction to Macron’s Election Call Namibia’s Ocean: A Vital Economic Resource President Nangolo Mbumba has underscored the significance of Namibia's ocean, describing it as a crucial economic resource for the country. Annually, the ocean generates N$10 billion and contributes 5% to Namibia's GDP. According to The Brief, Mbumba emphasized that this vital asset supports thousands of jobs and ensures food security but is under significant threat from climate change and human activities. The president called […] todayJune 10, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 23 May 2024 Morning Biz News: Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses: This Week’s Business Roundup In the dynamic landscape of global business, several significant developments have emerged this week, highlighting strides in empowerment and economic growth. From grassroots initiatives supporting smallholder farmers to multinational corporations investing in community upliftment, here's a roundup of the latest in business news: 1. Empowering Smallholder Farmers with Community-Based Projects Smallholder farmers, often the backbone of agricultural communities, have achieved a remarkable milestone through the World Food Programme's (WFP) […] todayMay 23, 2024 9
insert_link Business / Economics 30 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Biz News Recap: Insights into Global Economic Developments Namibia's Beef Exports Surge in Q1 2024: Namibia's beef exports saw a significant uptick in the first quarter of 2024, with official figures indicating a total export volume of 2.9 million kilograms. The Brief reported that nearly half of these exports, approximately 1.27 million kilograms, were destined for the European Union. This surge in beef exports reflects Namibia's growing role in the global meat market. South Africa's Rand Strengthens: South […] todayApril 30, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Market Watch – 26 March 2024 Michelle speaks to Robert McGregor about growth opportunities. https://iono.fm/e/1419741 todayMarch 27, 2024 49
insert_link Interview Transcripts EXCLUSIVE: Economic Analyst Josef Kefas Sheehama Discusses the Prospects of Namibia’s Rand-Nam Dollar Divorce February 19, 2024/ Leonard Witbeen In a recent commentary, independent economic and business researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama shared his insights on the possibility of Namibia distancing itself from the South African Rand and adopting its own currency, the Nam Dollar. The discussion primarily revolved around the potential economic impacts and the timeframe within which such a transition could occur. Sheehama initiated his remarks by acknowledging the importance of the issue […] todayFebruary 19, 2024 16
