Future Media News - The Business Report

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about autonomous deployments.

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.