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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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823 Episodes
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Ghost Biz - 24 July 2025

Gary speaks to The Ghost about Quantum Foods, with major shareholders Braemar Trading and Country Bird Holdings having entered into a right of first refusal arrangement, and update on the Sasol share price, as well as 'Who is MAS and what is Hyprop trying to do'?
24 Jul 10 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Robert McGregor

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah this week launched the Sixth National Development Plan, aimed at economic recovery, inclusivity, and resilience ahead of the Vision 2030 deadline. In our lead story, Angie Scholtz talks to Robert McGregor, an economist from CIRRUS Capital.
24 Jul 9 min

Namdeb Diamond Story - Deone Strauss

A Journey to Brilliance, we bring the diamond to life—blending science and soul in a story billions of years in the making. This week, Angie sits down with Namdeb geologist Deone Strauss to explore the mystery of diamond formation deep within the earth, tracing their origins from ancient carbon to sparkling…
24 Jul 4 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Lelanie Basson

The AfroTech Namibia 2025 AI Innovation and Inclusion Conference is taking place on 24 July 2025 at Ster Kinikor, the Grove Mall. Thought leading AI stakeholders will address pressing industry challenges, enhance cross-sectoral collaboration and accelerate AI commercialisation across government, business and society. Angie Scholtz sits down with Lelanie Basson,…
22 Jul 12 min

Market Watch - Cheryl Emvula

Tonight, Cheryl Emvula, Group Economist from FNB Namibia joins Michelle van Wyk to unpack the country’s current investment climate in light of the brand-new NDP6. They talk gas booms, stalled reforms, and why speed and certainty—not just policy—will shape our economic future. Can diversification and job creation keep pace with…
22 Jul 7 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Jason Kasuto

Angie Scholz speaks to Jason Kasuto, Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, about the third Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, scheduled to take place from August 12 to 15, 2025.
17 Jul 8 min

Ghost Biz - 17 July 2025

Gary speaks to The Ghost about Ninety One's assets under management being £ 140 Billion, why companies have credit ratings compared to sovereign countries, Arcelor Mittal's longs business and the differences between longs and flats , as well as the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) and the Supermarket Income REIT.
17 Jul 13 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Lloyd Sikeba

Angie talks to Lloyd Sikeba, the international protocol at DS Technoloy in Windhoek, who is hosting the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition 2025 under the theme: "BUILDING NAMIBIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE: COLLABORATION, INNOVATION AND CAPACITY BUILDING".
15 Jul 8 min

Ghost Biz - 10 July 2025

In Ghost Biz - Gary speaks to The Ghost about: - South Africa being handed 30% tarrifs from the USA - Vodacom and Remgrow being given the green light to combine their Fiber assets - Prosus having raised over R15 billion in debt capital - TrustCo not having released financials…
10 Jul 12 min

Market Watch - Theo Klein

From Gold Mines to Oil Wars: Africa’s Shifting Economies Under Pressure. Michelle van Wyk speaks to economist Theo Klein from Oxford Economics in an extended interview, continuing last week's conversation, about rebel-controlled mines in Sudan, seized assets in West Africa, and why the DRC-Rwanda ceasefire matters to global markets.
8 Jul 19 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Monica Geingos

The One Economy Foundation is preparing to host its 10th annual fundraising soiree on 7 August, celebrating a decade of work promoting economic inclusion and social upliftment. Proceeds from the event will support the foundation’s youth empowerment, education, and entrepreneurship programmes. In this special addition in the Lead story tonight,…
8 Jul 12 min

Alexforbes Lead Story - Martin Nankela

The 5th edition of The Business Summit, now known as The FNB Namibia and City of Windhoek Business Summit, will take place in Windhoek on Saturday. The event will focus on helping small and medium-sized businesses grow sustainably to support the country’s long-term economy. The Summit's Founder, Martin Nankela joins Angie Scholtz. 
3 Jul 7 min

Ghost Biz - 3 July 2025

Gary speaks to The Ghost about the latest Barloworld transactions, Invicta Holdings, Lighthouse and Des DeBeers, as well as the banking industry and ABSA in particular.
3 Jul 9 min
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