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Future Media News - The Business Report

Namibia Future Media

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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8:56

Alexforbes Lead Story - Ana-Beatriz Martins

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2026/10/06

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The European Union has temporarily suspended some Namibian meat imports following a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in //Kharas. The restrictions affect fresh meat from cattle, sheep and goats, as well as certain processed meat products. Angie Scholtz sat down with the EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana-Beatriz Martins, to discuss this.

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8:39

Market Watch - Eloise du Plessis

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2026/10/06

Coming up in the Market Watch - Michelle van Wyk speaks to Eloise du Plessis from PSG about rising US Treasury yields, persistent inflation, and why higher borrowing costs could have an impact across global markets. They also look at the surprising strength of equity markets, despite rising bond yields, and the role of the AI boom.

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1:53

Tech Support - 3 October 2026

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2026/10/06

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about Phishing, smishing, vishing and quishing.

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9:07

Ghost Biz - 1 October 2026

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2026/10/02

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: Spar’s struggles, the loss of trust with independent retailers, and its plans to rebuild the wholesale business. Clicks’ acquisition of a controlling stake in Arc Store as it looks to expand beyond traditional pharmacy.

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16:53

Namdeb Spotlight Feature - Paulus Noa

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2026/10/02

In a special edition to our Namdeb SPOTLIGHT this evening, Angie sat down with the former Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Paulus Noa, about his 20 years in office.

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15:18

Alexforbes Lead Story - Melody Chaurura

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2026/10/02

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Zimbabwe’s national trade promotion agency, ZimTrade, will host a three-day exploratory trade mission in Namibia from 7 to 9 October. The mission, facilitated by the Zimbabwean Embassy, will bring together businesses from both countries to explore trade, market access and investment partnerships. Angie Scholtz sat down with the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Namibia, Melody Chaurura.

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7:18

Alexforbes Lead Story - Max Rix

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2026/09/29

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia has partially lifted FMD restrictions after surveillance confirmed the outbreak remains localised to //Kharas. With limited livestock movement and slaughter now allowed under veterinary conditions, Angie Scholtz spoke to the Head of Investments at Simonis Storm, Max Rix, about the economic impact and what comes next.

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7:59

Market Watch - Ray Auala

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2026/09/29

Coming up in the Market Watch - Michelle van Wyk speaks to Ray Auala from RMB about Namibia’s inclusion in the JP Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index, and what this could mean for demand for Namibian bonds. They also discuss the CSD, government’s upcoming borrowing plan, and the expected two-billion-dollar October coupon payment and bond auction.

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1:43

Tech Support - 29 September 2026

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2026/09/29

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about autonomous deployments.

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7:18

Ghost Biz - 24 September 2026

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2026/09/24

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: Crookes Brothers’ unusual two-dollar sale of its Mozambican macadamia operations — and the debt behind it. Oceana’s latest trading update, with falling fish volumes putting pressure on parts of the business. This ranges from severe production declines to stronger catches in the US and local seafood operations.

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8:41

Alexforbes Lead Story - Frederico Links

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2026/09/24

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Namibia’s beneficial ownership system may provide disclosure to regulators, but it does not go far enough in ensuring public transparency. This was said at a critical minerals conference in Swakopmund hosted by the Institute for Public Policy Research under its Eco Dialogue Collective. Angie Scholtz sat down with IPPR's research associate, Frederico Links, to discuss this.

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1:51

Tech Support - 22 September 2026

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2026/09/22

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about the cost of free AI Agents.

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8:34

Market Watch - Helena Mboti

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2026/09/22

Coming up in the Market Watch:Michelle van Wyk speaks to Helena Mboti from Standard Bank about Namibia’s inflation outlook, and why she expects inflation to remain close to 5% in the near term. They also look at rising global oil and diesel pressures, the impact of El Niño, and why Namibia could follow South Africa with another interest rate hike.

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12:26

Alexforbes Lead Story - Danny Meyer

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2026/09/22

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Access to finance remains a key challenge for Namibian SMEs. Angie Scholtz spoke to SME Compete Director Danny Meyer about the FNB Namibia and Arch Resources partnership and what it could mean for businesses in the construction and infrastructure sector.

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10:39

Ghost Biz - 17 September 2026

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2026/09/17

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: Pepkor’s falling share price despite continued earnings growth — and the case for its new bank. Premier’s RFG acquisition, strong earnings and the controversy around its Tulbagh fruit canning factory and why Premier’s closure could have wider implications for workers and the surrounding region.

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14:29

Namdeb Spotlight Feature - Hambeleleni Matsi

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2026/09/17

In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT, Angie is joined by Hambeleleni Matsi, better known as Lady Ham, who is the CEO of DiagnoLab, an entrepreneur, agripreneur, and author.

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13:02

Alexforbes Lead Story - Titus Shivute

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2026/09/17

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, NIPDB, hosted the Bavaria-Namibia Business Forum in Windhoek, bringing together government officials, investors and businesses to explore opportunities for cooperation. For more on this, Angie Scholtz sat down with Titus Shivute to discuss it.

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1:33

Tech Support - 15 September 2026

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2026/09/15

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about the three C’s.

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6:50

Market Watch - Cheryl Emvula

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2026/09/15

Coming up in the Market Watch - Michelle van Wyk speaks to Cheryl Emvula from FirstRand about rising inflation, driven largely by higher oil and fuel prices, and what this means for interest rates in Namibia. They also look at the rand, food inflation, and why interest rates could remain higher for longer — with the possibility of rate cuts being pushed out to 2028.

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8:33

Alexforbes Lead Story - Almandro Jansen

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2026/09/15

In the Alexforbes Lead Story:Namibia has been ranked second globally for renewable energy growth, according to the World Resources Institute. Angie Scholtz sat down with Almandro Jansen, an Economist at Simonis Storm Securities, about this ranking.

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