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Simonis Storm anticipate that the trade deficit will continue to widen for the remainder of 2023. Mining and fishing are expected to play a vital role in boosting our export earnings, further driven by the depreciation of the rand, the firm has pointed out. Simonis said a concern however remains for the global demand of raw materials, especially given the resurfacing discussions of a possible economic recession. “On the flip side, our import costs are on the rise. The current weather conditions have shifted into an El Nino pattern, resulting in elevated temperatures and reduced rainfall, which poses a threat…

In its 30th year of existence, leading African upstream oil-and-gas event Africa Oil Week (AOW) has launched a bold new brand and mission, with a broader energy focus in line with the global energy transition and Africa’s evolving role. The event is evolving into a new platform, to be known as AOW: Investing in African Energy. It will provide a single, inclusive forum for investing in African energy, addressing the continent’s immediate energy needs, while driving dialogue to accelerate the clean-energy transition. “This is the perfect time to launch a bold new brand and mission,” says Yemi Ibidunni, Event Director…

Niël Terblanché President Hage Geingob, while on a proactive and forward-looking visit to the Erongo Region, gave a ringing endorsement of Namibia's commitment to the green industrial revolution. The President's tour on Wednesday encompassed various industrial facilities, offering a snapshot of the nation's rapid progression toward sustainable energy solutions. Expressing satisfaction with the nation's stride toward green industrialisation, President Geingob highlighted the cohesive approach by key stakeholders. Namibia's main ports, pivotal in advancing new green energy technologies, were particularly interesting to the President. "The newly discovered oil resources off our coast will be instrumental in our economic future. However, our…

The global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remains slow and uneven, the International Monetary Fund has said. Despite economic resilience earlier this year, with a reopening rebound and progress in reducing inflation from last year’s peaks, it is too soon to take comfort, the Fund said. Economic activity still falls short of its pre-pandemic path, especially in emerging market and developing economies, and there are widening divergences among regions. Several forces are holding back the recovery. Some reflect the long-term consequences of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and increasing geo-economic fragmentation. Others are more…