insert_link Business / Economics 02 April 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Partners with Antila Consultancy to Host Inaugural Local Content Conference The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), in collaboration with Antila Consultancy, is proud to announce the inaugural Namibian Local Content Conference (NLCC), scheduled to take place from April 16th to April 18th. This groundbreaking conference aims to bolster local participation in Namibia's burgeoning oil and gas sector. With Namibia's oil and gas industry rapidly expanding, the NLCC serves as a vital platform for fostering dialogue and collaboration among […] todayApril 2, 2024 11
insert_link World Wholesale inflation in the U.S ticks up in January The United States Producer Price index rose zero point three percent following a decrease the month before. The latest numbers are higher than expected with some economists saying this is the latest sign that some inflation pressures in the economy remain elevated. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. todayFebruary 19, 2024 22
insert_link Business / Economics 2 FEBRUARY BIZ NEWS: Exciting Developments in Mining, Media, and Finance: A Roundup of Recent Market News B2Gold Corp Unveils Promising Exploration Results in Namibia In a recent announcement, B2Gold Corp has shared encouraging exploration results from the Antelope deposit within Namibia's Otjikoto Mine. The positive outcomes, particularly from the Springbok and Oryx Zones, hint at the potential establishment of a new underground mine. Clive Johnson, B2Gold's Chief Executive Officer, expressed optimism, highlighting a significant opportunity for expanding gold production in the region. This development underscores the […] todayFebruary 2, 2024 3
insert_link Africa ‘It hurts’: DR Congo currency drops amid war spending, arrears payments By Emmet Livingstone A falling local currency, salary arrears payments and war spending have pushed up prices in impoverished Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving locals struggling to afford basics. Since the new year, the Congolese franc has depreciated about 15 percent against the US dollar, according to official figures and money changers, hitting the poorest hardest. Several people interviewed by AFP said that in some cases prices had risen much […] todayApril 3, 2023 5