Tech Support - 10 March 2026

Coming up in the Market Watch — Michelle van Wyk and Cheryl Emvula, Group Economist at First National Bank, speak about how the Iran conflict and rising oil prices could weaken the rand, push petrol prices higher in Namibia, raise inflation expectations, and potentially delay anticipated interest rate cuts this…

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: Oil prices have surged above 100 US dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022 after escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted a key global shipping route. The spike is raising concerns about higher fuel prices, rising inflation, and slower global growth. For…

Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss: • Caxton: Print and advertising pressures continue to weigh on results. While digital ad revenue is growing strongly, it’s still not enough to offset declining newspaper and packaging volumes. • Nedbank: Earnings growth remains modest at around 3%, as…

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The new Namibia Investment Guide has officially launched, offering investors a comprehensive look at opportunities across the country. Developed by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board with public and private partners, Angie Scholtz speaks to NIPDB’s Catherine Shipushu about what it means for investors.

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: MN Capital Group will host an investment conference in Windhoek from the 4th to the 6th of March. The event will bring together institutional investors, fund managers, and asset managers to discuss investment opportunities, partnerships, and growth across Africa. Angie Scholtz is joined by Michael…