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Catch Business Report content live on Nova 103.5FM on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6, with repeats on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 5:30am. Feature stories, interviews with local economists, updates from different sectors of Namibian society, stock analysis with "The Finance Ghost", and of course the Spotlight Feature where we learn about well known Namibians.
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951 Episodes
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Alexforbes Lead Story -Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas

In the Alexforbes Lead Story, The Bankers Association of Namibia and the Bank of Namibia, together with industry partners, hosted a Fraud and Cybersecurity Risk Awareness Summit under the theme “Strengthening Trust and Resilience in Namibia’s Financial System.” Angie Scholtz sat down with Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas, the Manager for Forensic Services,…
27 Nov 7 min

Namdeb Spotlight Feature - Leilani Basson

In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz is joined by Leilani Basson, the Founder of Twafiika consultants and co-founder of Trending Carrier Hub and Ambassador for Namibian women in AI.
27 Nov 10 min

Ghost Biz - 27 November 2025

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: • Pepkor — strong Full-Year results with revenue, margins, and HEPS all rising; fintech booming; and a major new development: Pepkor is officially starting a bank after receiving regulatory approval. • Spar — still struggling through a messy turnaround…
27 Nov 11 min

Market Watch - Floris Bergh

South Africa’s interest rate cut may have surprised the market, but what really drove the SARB’s decision — and what does it mean for Namibia? Michelle van Wyk speaks to Floris Bergh from Capricorn Asset Management, unpacking the new inflation-targeting range, the global easing cycle, and the “fortunate mix” of…
25 Nov 6 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Arinze Okafor & Kurt Nieradtka

The German Agency for International Cooperation’s  ProBATS II program has improved access to finance for over 300 MSMEs in the past six months, training more than 40 financial service providers on inclusive financial products. Angie Scholtz is joined by Kurt Nieradtka, the Consortium Team Leader for Safer International, and Arinze Okafor, Namibia Investment and…
25 Nov 16 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Kim Davidson

In the Alexforbes Lead Story Kim Davidson, co-owner of JS Hardware and Gelmar, sits down with Angie Scholtz to discuss the Showroom they have opened in Windhoek, showcasing Assa Abloy's full range of solutions.
20 Nov 9 min

Ghost Biz - 20 November 2025

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: Old Mutual — still trailing Sanlam, with sluggish growth, negative client flows, and a puzzling push into retail banking despite a tough operating environment. Telkom — strong momentum driven by mobile and fibre data, double-digit growth in key revenue…
20 Nov 8 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Eloise du Plessis

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Michelle van Wyk unpacks PSG’s latest banking review - an annual report issued in order to rank the Banks in Namibia. She speaks to Eloise du Plessis, Head of Strategy at PSG Wealth, and Anja Steyn, Equity Analyst at PSG — covering bank performance, earnings…
18 Nov 15 min

Market Watch - Robert McGregor

Coming up on the Market Watch: Diamonds are under pressure — but Namibia’s other commodities are stepping up. Michelle van Wyk speaks to Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital about government’s potential stake in Namdeb, the risks of deeper exposure to diamonds, and why gold and uranium are now driving tax…
18 Nov 9 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Almandro Jansen

In the Alexforbes Lead Story, Interim Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Frans Kapofi, has tabled the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill of 2025 in Parliament. The Bill aims to modernize Namibia’s oil and gas laws, strengthen transparency, and improve regulation of the petroleum sector. It proposes creating an…
13 Nov 13 min

Ghost Biz - 13 November 2025

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: • AngloGold Ashanti — profits surge as gold prices soar and production rises, driving cash flow and global expansion. • Shoprite — solid 8% sales growth despite low food inflation pressuring margins. • Tiger Brands — a turnaround success,…
13 Nov 11 min

Market Watch - Ray Auala

Namibia’s Eurobond redemption may be behind us — but what does it mean for reserves, local borrowing, and bond markets going forward. Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ray Auala from RMB, unpacking how government’s new borrowing plan could affect yields, spreads, and investor appetite — plus what to expect from…
11 Nov 8 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Salomo Hei

Various green scheme managers from the Kavango East and West regions, along with other stakeholders, gathered in Rundu, and the aim was to find sustainable tariff solutions for green schemes, ensuring that electricity costs do not burden food production. Local green schemes spend approximately $1 million per month on energy…
11 Nov 9 min

Ghost Biz - 6 November 2025

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: Pepkor – Defying retail headwinds with revenue up 12%, driven by strong FinTech and furniture sales, and smart acquisitions like Legit and Boardmans. Pick n Pay – A controversial R56 million share award for CEO Shaun Summers despite ongoing…
6 Nov 13 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Paulo Coelho

In the Alexforbes Lead Story, Angie Scholtz sits down with NamCor's Paulo Coelho on the Venus ESIA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the proposed offshore Venus Field in Block 2913B, located some 320 km southwest of Lüderitz.
6 Nov 9 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Denis Yuni

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Economic Association of Namibia, along with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, held a public discussion in Windhoek on how to turn Namibia’s economic growth into jobs. Angie Scholtz is joined by Prof Denis Yuni, Associate Professor of Economics from the University of Namibia.
4 Nov 8 min
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