In our spotlight this evening, Angie speaks to Jason Kasuto, founder and managing partner of Monasa Advisory & Associates, a Namibian advisory firm specializing in Research, ESG, and Advisory services, and Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia.

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss Pick n Pay’s struggles against stronger retail competitors. MTN Group Nigeria benefiting from a stronger naira, Vodacom achieving stronger growth, and AB InBev surprised markets with stronger beer sales, especially across South American markets.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) has come into operation. The Finance Minister, Ericah Shafudah, announced the commencement in a government gazette issued on 30 April. The gazette states that some provisions of the act have been excluded from the commencement. Angie Scholtz is joined by Namifisa CEO Kenneth Matomola.

In Tech Talk:

Gerald tells us about marketing in 2026, driven by AI, short-form video, and community.

Brands must connect authentically, show up everywhere, and turn audiences into loyal tribes today globally.

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk and Helena Mboti from Standard Bank,

speak about the global uncertainty and Middle East conflict driving oil and fuel price increases. Namibia remains vulnerable, with rising transport, food, and housing costs expected to push inflation higher through 2026.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story:

The Bank of Namibia has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee says the move is based on the latest economic indicators. Angie Scholtz is joined by Oliver Diggle, an Economist from Cirrus Capital.

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:

• Anglo American – Lab-grown diamonds are disrupting the market, and the pressure on De Beers is only getting worse.

• CMH – Strong results as the group adapts to shifting demand in the automotive market.

• Mondi & Sappi – Weak numbers and rising pressure, with energy costs and global uncertainty weighing on the sector.

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Oliver Diggle from Cirrus about rising oil prices, global tensions, and the impact on inflation and interest rates.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story:

Zandria Venter, the Business development consultant at Alexforbes Investments Namibia, talks to Angie Scholtz on the hidden cost of poor investment administration.

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about data backup and disaster recovery.