insert_link Business / Economics 14 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Keeps Repo Rate Steady? , South Africa Sees Surge in Project Announcements, Dollar Weakens, and Oil Prices Climb Bank of Namibia Expected to Maintain Repo Rate Analysts are predicting that the Bank of Namibia will keep the repo rate steady at 7.75% during its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday. This decision would mark the third consecutive meeting where the rate remains unchanged, following similar outcomes in April and June. The move reflects ongoing stability in the financial sector as the bank continues to navigate economic […] todayAugust 14, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 12 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Secures €7.5 Million Grant for Electrification as Global Oil Prices Stabilize and Market Volatility Persists Namibia has received a significant boost in its electrification efforts, securing a €7.5 million grant from Germany’s KfW Development Bank. This funding, in collaboration with local agencies, aims to enhance electricity access in peri-urban and rural areas, specifically targeting the North-East and North-West regions. This initiative reflects Namibia's commitment to improving energy infrastructure and supporting economic development through increased access to reliable power. In Nigeria, the Dangote Oil Refinery, a […] todayAugust 12, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics 1-8 August Weekly Economic Wrap: Mining Growth in Namibia, South African Refinery Deal, and Global Currency Fluctuations Namibian Highlights: Mining Sector Growth: Research by Simonis Storm reveals an 18.2% increase in the real value added by Namibia's mining and quarrying sector for Q1 2024. This growth has elevated its contribution to Namibia's GDP from 0.6% in 2015 to 1.4% today, attributed to continued investments in oil and gas activities. Nedbank's Avo SuperShop Expansion: Since its launch in late 2023, Nedbank's Avo SuperShop has attracted over 1,800 users […] todayAugust 8, 2024 39
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 30