Market Watch - Stuart Main

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…

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,…

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…

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.