insert_link Business / Economics 8 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Sees Surge in Exploration Licenses, JSE Shows Signs of Revival, MTN Faces Financial Hurdles, and Oil Prices Rebound Surge in Exploration Activity in Namibia The Ministry of Mines and Energy has reported a remarkable increase in exploration activity, with over 600 new license applications submitted by December 2023. This upward trend has continued into 2024, with an additional 400 applications, bringing the total number of applications to over 1,000. Minister Tom Alweendo has highlighted this influx as a positive indicator of growing confidence in Namibia's mineral potential. The […] todayAugust 8, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics 7 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop Growth, South Africa’s Refinery Deal, Nigeria’s Oil Production Surge, and Currency Updates Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop Sees Rapid Growth Since its launch in the latter half of 2023, Nedbank’s Avo SuperShop has made significant strides, registering over 1,800 users and featuring more than 3,000 products from 19 merchants. According to Nedbank Group’s unaudited interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2024, both user registration and merchant participation are expected to grow further. The Avo SuperShop offers a digital marketplace for […] todayAugust 7, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics Stocks in Asia rebound after a day of wild selling worldwide Investors in Asia reclaimed a measure of calm on Tuesday, after a day of frenzied selling around the world over concerns about a potential US recession. Japanese, South Korean and Taiwanese stocks were all up in morning trade after a day of historic losses. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayAugust 6, 2024 24
insert_link Business / Economics 5 August 2024 Morning Biz News: July Retail Basket Costs Drop, Rand Strengthens, and Markets React to Economic Uncertainty In July, OK Foods saw a notable decrease in basket costs, dropping by 9.9%, as reported by The Brief. Conversely, Choppies experienced a rise of 4.7% in basket costs. Other major retailers also reported price reductions, with Spar offering the lowest price for Top Score 5kg. Among hypermarkets, Woermann Brock emerged as the most affordable, while Metro saw the highest increase in basket costs. On Friday, the South African […] todayAugust 5, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics Weekly Economics Wrap: 25 July – 1 August 2024: Telecom Upgrades in Namibia, Rand Strengthens, and Global Market Highlights Namibian Telecom and Connectivity Upgrades UCOM and BDQ Mobile Network Solutions have announced a significant 10-year partnership aimed at revitalizing Namibia’s third mobile phone operator. BDQ, in collaboration with American-based VANU Technology, will deploy advanced telecommunications infrastructure to enhance service quality. In related news, Telecom Namibia has successfully activated the Equiano subsea cable. This major development promises to greatly improve internet connectivity with 12 fiber pairs and a design […] todayAugust 1, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics 01 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Telecom Namibia Launches Equiano Cable; Rand Strengthens; Fed Holds Rates; Samsung Sees Record Growth Telecom Namibia Activates Equiano Cable: Boosting ICT in the Region Telecom Namibia has officially activated its capacity on the Equiano subsea cable, marking a significant milestone for the country's ICT sector. The Equiano cable, commissioned by Google, establishes Namibia as a key player in regional information and communication technology. It connects Namibia to Europe via Portugal and links to other parts of Africa through Cape Town and Johannesburg, enhancing the […] todayAugust 1, 2024 29
insert_link Business / Economics 31 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Ohlthaver & List Completes Full Acquisition of Broll Namibia; Rand and Yen Show Market Movements; Oil Prices Rebound Slightly Ohlthaver & List Acquires Full Ownership of Broll Namibia Windhoek, Namibia – The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has solidified its position in the property services sector by acquiring the remaining 49.9% of shares in Broll Namibia from the Broll Property Group (Pty). The deal, which took effect on 1 July 2024, makes O&L the sole shareholder of Broll Namibia. This strategic acquisition underscores O&L's commitment to expanding its footprint […] todayJuly 31, 2024 29
insert_link Business / Economics 30 July 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Aquatic Exports Rise Despite Decrease in Landings; TotalEnergies Withdraws from South African Gas Block Namibia's Aquatic Exports Rise Namibia's export earnings from fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates reached N$4.1 billion in Q1 2024, a slight increase from N$4.0 billion in Q1 2023. Despite this, High Economic Intelligence (HEI) reports a 16.7% decrease in landings of quota species, down to 97,077 metric tons from 116,471 metric tons in the previous year. TotalEnergies Exits South African Offshore Gas Block TotalEnergies has announced its withdrawal […] todayJuly 30, 2024 29
insert_link Business / Economics 29 July 2024 Morniing Biz News: UCOM and BDQ Partner to Revitalize Namibia’s Telecom Sector; Rand Gains Against Dollar Amidst U.S. Inflation Data UCOM and BDQ Mobile Network Solutions Partner to Boost Namibia's Telecom Sector In a strategic move set to transform Namibia’s telecommunications landscape, UCOM has entered into a significant 10-year partnership with BDQ Mobile Network Solutions. According to The Brief, this collaboration aims to rejuvenate Namibia's third mobile phone operator through the deployment of cutting-edge telecommunications equipment and advanced technological solutions provided by BDQ and American-based VANU Technology. This initiative promises […] todayJuly 29, 2024 24