
Tech Support - 16 June 2026
In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about MARTECH.

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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.

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about MARTECH.

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Helena Mboti from Standard Bank about rising inflation, the impact of higher oil prices on Namibia's economy, and whether the Bank of Namibia is likely to hold interest rates steady.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Angie Scholtz sat down with the Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, following the launch of the fourth Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition scheduled for August. The conference will take place from the 18th to the 20th of August at the Mercure Hotel and will be held under the theme, "From Decision to Dividend: Making Namibia's Oil Work for Namibians."

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for urgent reforms to Namibia's housing finance system, saying current lending models are making homeownership increasingly unaffordable for many young Namibians. Ngurare questioned why vehicles worth millions of dollars can be financed over relatively short periods, while lower-value houses often require repayment periods of up to 20 years. Angie Scholtz sat down with Rolandi van Wyk, the Growth Manager of Home Loans at FNB Namibia.

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: -The Foschini Group (TFG) – Sales growth tells only part of the story, with shrinking margins, falling profits, and mounting pressure from struggling international operations. -Mr Price – Better-than-expected results and improving margins give investors something to smile about, but the spotlight now shifts to the NKD acquisition. -Old Mutual Bank – Can South Africa's newest banking entrant compete in an increasingly crowded market, or is it walking into a lion's den of competition?

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Electricity Control Board has reiterated its commitment to operating independently and without external influence. ECB Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise explained that around 90 percent of the ECB's revenue is generated through levies, a funding model he says supports the board's independence. He stressed that the regulator's decisions are guided by legislation and the interests of the electricity sector and consumers, rather than external pressure. Angie Scholtz sat down with Robert Kahimise.

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk speaks to Oliver Diggle from Cirrus Investments about the future of global energy, the impact of Middle East tensions on oil prices, and why the race for AI dominance may ultimately come down to who can produce the cheapest energy.

In Tech Talk Gerald tells us all about three security measures businesses should consider.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The Third Youth in Oil and Gas Summit 2026 will take place in Walvis Bay from 23 to 25 July, bringing together government, industry, and young professionals as Namibia’s offshore oil discoveries continue to advance. Angie Scholtz is joined by Justina Erastus, the founder and convener of the Youth in Oil and Gas Summit.

In the Namdeb SPOTLIGHT Angie Scholtz, talks with Elton Josea, the Section Engineer, Earth Moving, at Namdeb, based in Oranjemund.
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