Market Watch - Helena Mboti

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: • MTN’s expanding board and whether directors truly add value or simply add cost • CA Sales delivering strong growth in Botswana despite a weak outlook • Standard Bank’s Africa growth strategy and what it means for investors

Coming up in the Market Watch — RMB’s Ray Auala explains how rising oil prices are driving inflation higher, what it means for your money, and why inflation-linked bonds could offer both protection and surprisingly strong returns.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia’s Otjikoto Mine delivered strong gold production in 2025, performing near the top of its target range, with a strong final quarter boosted by high-grade stockpiles. Costs came in lower than expected, but output is set to decline in 2026 as the mine transitions to…

In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz is joined by Edwin Kamatoto, the Country Manager and Group Chief Executive Officer of NovaNam.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Development Bank of Namibia has launched a new women-focused financing initiative. The program, called “DBN for Her,” aims to improve access to funding for female entrepreneurs by offering tailored finance and support. Cliffy Nauses, the Acting Chief Investment Officer at DBN, joins Angie Scholtz.