Namdeb Spotlight Feature - Jason Kasuto

In the Alexforbes Lead Story: The African Green Industries Summit 2026 has been officially launched and is set to take place from the ninth to the tenth of September in Swakopmund. Angie Scholtz is joined by William Shilamba, the Executive Director of NEA Consulting, who is hosting the African Green Industries Summit 2026. 

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.