2nd April 2025  /  EAGLE FM

1. The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) officially launched its 2024 Integrated Annual Report on April 1, 2025, showcasing a positive financial performance and a commitment to sustainability. The report covers the Fund’s operations from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, emphasizing both financial and non-financial results. Dobson Kwala

2. We have reached out to President of Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), on business that are deferring, who says NCCI is a premier voice of Namibia that are there to ensure that the playing field is leveled for businesses to do business in order to grow the country’s economy yet at the say time, he says they are corporate law abiding citizens, and are thus advocating for corporate Namibians to comply with the laws of the country, whether labour law, tax laws or any other law.

3. The Sikondo Green Scheme, an ambitious irrigation project located in Namibia’s Kavango West Region, is playing a key role in enhancing the country’s food security. This diverse agricultural project produces a wide range of crops, including maize, wheat, potatoes, onions, butternut, gem-squash, watermelon, and sweet melon. Under the leadership of Farm Manager Maxwell Nghidinwa.

4. Trading Economics: Agricultural Commodities Updates: Palm Oil Gains by 2.81%
Top commodity gainers are Palm Oil (2.81%). Biggest losers are Rice (-1.99%), Corn (-0.90%) and Wheat (-0.66%).
Energy Commodities Updates: Crude Oil WTI Drops by 0.66%
Top commodity losers are Crude Oil WTI (-0.66%), Brent Crude Oil (-0.65%) and Natural Gas EU Dutch TTF (-0.62%). Gains are led by Natural gas (0.62%).