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Future Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 12 February 2026Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pick n Pay’s worsening turnaround — A trading update shows headline losses have deteriorated by at least 20%, reinforcing how difficult grocery retail recoveries are, with the market effectively assigning little to no value to the core business.
• Bidvest Bank sale collapses — The planned disposal to Access Bank fell through after conditions weren’t met in time, sending Bidvest back to the drawing board while it keeps the bank stable and attractive for a future buyer.
• Standard Bank clarifies stake confusion — Stakes above 5% in other banks were...
2026-02-1208 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 12 February 2026Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pick n Pay’s worsening turnaround — A trading update shows headline losses have deteriorated by at least 20%, reinforcing how difficult grocery retail recoveries are, with the market effectively assigning little to no value to the core business.
• Bidvest Bank sale collapses — The planned disposal to Access Bank fell through after conditions weren’t met in time, sending Bidvest back to the drawing board while it keeps the bank stable and attractive for a future buyer.
• Standard Bank clarifies stake confusion — Stakes above 5% in other banks were...
2026-02-1208 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 5 February 2026Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pepkor — A flat share price is described as strong relative outperformance after major competitors lost significant value, with modest like-for-like sales growth and a notable 27.9% jump in online sales highlighting continued digital adoption and resilience.
• Shoprite — The retailer’s scale gives it exceptional pricing power with suppliers, allowing it to keep internal price inflation well below food inflation while still guiding headline earnings growth of between 5.2% and 10.2%.
• Sanlam & Ninety One — Sanlam’s sale of its investment management business in exchange for shares is framed as a stra...
2026-02-0510 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 5 February 2026Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pepkor — A flat share price is described as strong relative outperformance after major competitors lost significant value, with modest like-for-like sales growth and a notable 27.9% jump in online sales highlighting continued digital adoption and resilience.
• Shoprite — The retailer’s scale gives it exceptional pricing power with suppliers, allowing it to keep internal price inflation well below food inflation while still guiding headline earnings growth of between 5.2% and 10.2%.
• Sanlam & Ninety One — Sanlam’s sale of its investment management business in exchange for shares is framed as a stra...
2026-02-0510 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 27 November 2025Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pepkor — strong Full-Year results with revenue, margins, and HEPS all rising; fintech booming; and a major new development: Pepkor is officially starting a bank after receiving regulatory approval.
• Spar — still struggling through a messy turnaround as franchise challenges, weak omni-channel execution, and costly international exits weigh on earnings.
• Prosus — solid revenue and e-commerce profit growth, improved free cash flow outside Tencent, and big expectations on recent acquisitions to prove their value in 2026.
2025-11-2711 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 27 November 2025Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• Pepkor — strong Full-Year results with revenue, margins, and HEPS all rising; fintech booming; and a major new development: Pepkor is officially starting a bank after receiving regulatory approval.
• Spar — still struggling through a messy turnaround as franchise challenges, weak omni-channel execution, and costly international exits weigh on earnings.
• Prosus — solid revenue and e-commerce profit growth, improved free cash flow outside Tencent, and big expectations on recent acquisitions to prove their value in 2026.
2025-11-2711 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 20 November 2025Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
Old Mutual — still trailing Sanlam, with sluggish growth, negative client flows, and a puzzling push into retail banking despite a tough operating environment.
Telkom — strong momentum driven by mobile and fibre data, double-digit growth in key revenue lines, and a rising mobile subscriber base.
Pick n Pay — the Ackerman family sells over 30% of their stake to manage debt, raising fresh questions about confidence in the retailer’s long and difficult turnaround.
2025-11-2008 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 20 November 2025Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
Old Mutual — still trailing Sanlam, with sluggish growth, negative client flows, and a puzzling push into retail banking despite a tough operating environment.
Telkom — strong momentum driven by mobile and fibre data, double-digit growth in key revenue lines, and a rising mobile subscriber base.
Pick n Pay — the Ackerman family sells over 30% of their stake to manage debt, raising fresh questions about confidence in the retailer’s long and difficult turnaround.
2025-11-2008 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 13 November 2025Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• AngloGold Ashanti — profits surge as gold prices soar and production rises, driving cash flow and global expansion.
• Shoprite — solid 8% sales growth despite low food inflation pressuring margins.
• Tiger Brands — a turnaround success, up 25–30% in headline earnings after refocusing on core strengths.
• TFG (Foschini Group) — share price halved this year as diversification drags; Ghost says they must narrow focus like Tiger to recover.
2025-11-1311 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 13 November 2025Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
• AngloGold Ashanti — profits surge as gold prices soar and production rises, driving cash flow and global expansion.
• Shoprite — solid 8% sales growth despite low food inflation pressuring margins.
• Tiger Brands — a turnaround success, up 25–30% in headline earnings after refocusing on core strengths.
• TFG (Foschini Group) — share price halved this year as diversification drags; Ghost says they must narrow focus like Tiger to recover.
2025-11-1311 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 6 November 2025Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
Pepkor – Defying retail headwinds with revenue up 12%, driven by strong FinTech and furniture sales, and smart acquisitions like Legit and Boardmans.
Pick n Pay – A controversial R56 million share award for CEO Shaun Summers despite ongoing core losses sparks debate on executive pay and performance.
Africa Bitcoin Corporation (formerly Altvest) – Rebrand meets reality, as limited capital raised and minimal Bitcoin holdings raise doubts about its long-term strategy.
Vodacom & MTN – African expansion paying off as stable currencies and macro tailwinds boost growth outside South Africa.
2025-11-0613 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 6 November 2025Today in Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel and The Finance Ghost discuss:
Pepkor – Defying retail headwinds with revenue up 12%, driven by strong FinTech and furniture sales, and smart acquisitions like Legit and Boardmans.
Pick n Pay – A controversial R56 million share award for CEO Shaun Summers despite ongoing core losses sparks debate on executive pay and performance.
Africa Bitcoin Corporation (formerly Altvest) – Rebrand meets reality, as limited capital raised and minimal Bitcoin holdings raise doubts about its long-term strategy.
Vodacom & MTN – African expansion paying off as stable currencies and macro tailwinds boost growth outside South Africa.
2025-11-0613 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 25 September 2025Coming up on Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel speaks to the Finance Ghost about:
- Canal+ taking control of MultiChoice — what the deal means for subscribers and South Africa’s film industry.
- Blue Label & Cell C — separating Cell C into a listing, but is the business model too good to last?
- Choppies’ Botswana gains — strong revenue growth despite expense pressures.
- the Renergen & ASP Isotopes merger — a lifeline deal, plus legal troubles finally settled.
2025-09-2513 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportGhost Biz - 25 September 2025Coming up on Ghost Biz, Gary Stroebel speaks to the Finance Ghost about:
- Canal+ taking control of MultiChoice — what the deal means for subscribers and South Africa’s film industry.
- Blue Label & Cell C — separating Cell C into a listing, but is the business model too good to last?
- Choppies’ Botswana gains — strong revenue growth despite expense pressures.
- the Renergen & ASP Isotopes merger — a lifeline deal, plus legal troubles finally settled.
2025-09-2513 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportThe Global African Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 - William ShilambaWilliam Shilamba, Commercial Manager at DMG Events, will join Gary Stroebel to discuss the upcoming Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, set for 9 to 11 September 2025. Shilamba will highlight the summit’s objectives, key participants, and its role in driving growth across Africa’s green hydrogen sector.
2025-09-1110 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportThe Global African Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 - William ShilambaWilliam Shilamba, Commercial Manager at DMG Events, will join Gary Stroebel to discuss the upcoming Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, set for 9 to 11 September 2025. Shilamba will highlight the summit’s objectives, key participants, and its role in driving growth across Africa’s green hydrogen sector.
2025-09-1110 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportThe Global African Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 - Johannes MichelsJohannes Michels, the CEO of HyIron, joins Gary Stroebel to discuss the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, currently underway in Windhoek.
2025-09-1109 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportThe Global African Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 - Johannes MichelsJohannes Michels, the CEO of HyIron, joins Gary Stroebel to discuss the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, currently underway in Windhoek.
2025-09-1109 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - Jerome NamasebIn the Alexforbes Lead Story: Jerome Namaseb, the Chief Executive Officer of Daures Green Hydrogen Village, joins Gary Stroebel to discuss the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, currently underway in Windhoek.
2025-09-1111 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - Jerome NamasebIn the Alexforbes Lead Story: Jerome Namaseb, the Chief Executive Officer of Daures Green Hydrogen Village, joins Gary Stroebel to discuss the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, currently underway in Windhoek.
2025-09-1111 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - James MnyupeIn the Alex Forbes Lead Story: The Head of the Green Hydrogen program, James Mnyupe, joins Gary Stroebel to discuss the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, which starts today and ends on 11 September 2025.
2025-09-0918 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - James MnyupeIn the Alex Forbes Lead Story: The Head of the Green Hydrogen program, James Mnyupe, joins Gary Stroebel to discuss the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, which starts today and ends on 11 September 2025.
2025-09-0918 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - Andrew HallIn the Alexforbes Lead Story: Paratus Namibia has launched a nationwide 4G LTE mobile network and introduced an eSIM service, backed by a N$600 million investment. The network currently covers 50 communities and will expand to 80 to improve accessibility and drive digital transformation. Gary Stroebel is joined by the Managing Director of Paratus, Andrew Hall.
2025-09-0413 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - Andrew HallIn the Alexforbes Lead Story: Paratus Namibia has launched a nationwide 4G LTE mobile network and introduced an eSIM service, backed by a N$600 million investment. The network currently covers 50 communities and will expand to 80 to improve accessibility and drive digital transformation. Gary Stroebel is joined by the Managing Director of Paratus, Andrew Hall.
2025-09-0413 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - Willy MertensToday Gary Stroebel sits down with Debmarine Namibia CEO Willy Mertens.
2025-08-0511 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - Willy MertensToday Gary Stroebel sits down with Debmarine Namibia CEO Willy Mertens.
2025-08-0511 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Mining Week Special Feature - Willy MertensIn today's special edition of The Business Report in honor of Mining Week, Gary Stroebel in conversation with Debmarine Namibia CEO Willy Mertens.
Stay tuned all week as we bring you more stories that shape Namibia’s economic future; brought to you by Alexforbes only on Nova 103.5.
2025-08-0512 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Mining Week Special Feature - Willy MertensIn today's special edition of The Business Report in honor of Mining Week, Gary Stroebel in conversation with Debmarine Namibia CEO Willy Mertens.
Stay tuned all week as we bring you more stories that shape Namibia’s economic future; brought to you by Alexforbes only on Nova 103.5.
2025-08-0512 min
Future Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - Dr. Sadrag ShihomekaFollowing the announcement of Namibia's new Media Ombudsman, Dr. Sadrag Shihomeka, Gary Stroebel sits down with him to discuss his role.
2025-07-2921 minFuture Media News - The Business ReportAlexforbes Lead Story - Dr. Sadrag ShihomekaFollowing the announcement of Namibia's new Media Ombudsman, Dr. Sadrag Shihomeka, Gary Stroebel sits down with him to discuss his role.
2025-07-2921 min
BizNewsEx-Transnet CEO on rail disaster; Tongaat's troubles; Evergrande defaults; Power PulseIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour ex-Transnet Rail CEO Tau Morwe pinpoints the primary reason why his former charge is in such a desperate state; Chris Logan takes a deep dive into fallen angel Tongaat on the day when its financial woes (and share price) plumbed new depths; the final instalment in our series on Power Pulse, the innovative platform which brings Standard Bank-vetted solar power suppliers together with those wanting to offset the risk of Eskom; Alec Hogg unpacks the week's news highlights with NovaFM's Gary Stroebel - and from the FT in London; massive Chinese property...
2021-12-0959 min
BizNews Power HourEx-Transnet CEO on rail disaster; Tongaat's troubles; Evergrande defaults; Power PulseIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour ex-Transnet Rail CEO Tau Morwe pinpoints the primary reason why his former charge is in such a desperate state; Chris Logan takes a deep dive into fallen angel Tongaat on the day when its financial woes (and share price) plumbed new depths; the final instalment in our series on Power Pulse, the innovative platform which brings Standard Bank-vetted solar power suppliers together with those wanting to offset the risk of Eskom; Alec Hogg unpacks the week's news highlights with NovaFM's Gary Stroebel - and from the FT in London; massive Chinese property...
2021-12-091h 00
BizNewsBPH: Ex-Transnet CEO on rail disaster; Tongaat's troubles; Evergrande defaults; PowerPulseIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour ex-Transnet Rail CEO Tau Morwe pinpoints the primary reason why his former charge is in such a desperate state; Chris Logan takes a deep dive into fallen angel Tongaat on the day when its financial woes (and share price) plumbed new depths; the final instalment in our series on PowerPulse, the innovative platform which brings Standard Bank-vetted solar power suppliers together with those wanting to offset the risk of Eskom; Alec Hogg unpacks the week's news highlights with NovaFM's Gary Stroebel - and from the FT in London; massive Chinese property developer...
2021-12-0959 min
BizNews Power HourViljoen offers a couple more twigs for 2022; David Williams revisits PRASA after CEO fired; David Bacher; Alec and GaryIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, ace money manager Piet Viljoen offers a couple of undervalued stocks worth adding to your bundle of stock twigs for 2022; David Williams revisits PRASA after the chaos deepened today with the firing of the recently appointed CEO Kgosie Matthews on extremely flimsy grounds; David Bacher looks back at the performance of investment markets in the month of November; and Gary Stroebel of BizNews's Namibian partner NOVO Fm talks to Alec Hogg about the stories making headlines in the past week.
2021-12-021h 00
BizNews Power HourMarket insights with Piet Viljoen; BlueGreen aids NW dam; Unravelling BAT’s investigation; BN team with NOVA FMIn tonight’s episode of the BizNews Power Hour, we kick off a new weekly feature with BizNews's Alec Hogg discussing the top news of the week with Gary Stroebel of Namibia's NOVA FM. Also tonight, Piet Viljoen looks at news from his biggest holding - MTN - and provides insights on other major news; SA’s BlueGreen director - Jurgens Van Loggerenberg explains the process that has cleaned the previously toxic Rootplaats Dam; and highlights of a webinar with the team from the Bureau for Investigative Journalism, - Victoria Hollingsworth, Tom Wright, Chrissie Giles and James Ball - with Alec...
2021-11-041h 01
Media Sales MasteryGenerating Quick RevenueGary Stroebel CEO of Namibia Future Media Holdings joins as our expert guest on the topic of generating quick revenue.
Maybe you’re trailing behind budget and need a sugar hit of revenue to get you into an acceptable range, perhaps you’re getting some pressure from your sales manager to build out your pipeline, did you lose a big deal and have a big hole to fill? Or maybe it’s the best of these scenarios…. There’s a team incentive or stretch goal that you’re striving to hit, and time is running out.
Big discla...
2021-08-1444 min
Radio Days Africa60 Ideas In 60 MinutesModerator: Claire Mawisa (Journalist)
Contributors: Zane Derbyshire (East Coast Radio – Programme Manager), Gary Stroebel (Future Media Namibia - CEO), Paulo Dias (Ultimate Media – Head of Creative), Ravi Naidoo (Primedia – Chief Creative Officer)
Often the barrier to entry is having a unique idea. In this session, we want to expand your pool of thoughts and ideas. No idea is too big, too small, too simple, or too complicated. Join our panel of experts as they share 60 ideas that you can use at your station in 60 minutes
2021-07-121h 04
RDA 2016 #radiowontfall#RDA16: Putting The Bang Back In The Buck (30-06-2016)Gary Stroebel (CEO: Central Media Group)
The 30-second radio spot has long proved to be a useful advertising tool. The changing media landscape and consumer behavioural trends have meant that radio has also had to adapt. Gary Stroebel talks about new revenue opportunities in a traditional space and shares insight into growing the bottom line.
2016-06-3051 min
Predicas.TV (Videos + Audios)#RDA16: Putting The Bang Back In The Buck (30-06-2016)Radio Days Africa — Gary Stroebel (CEO: Central Media Group)
The 30-second radio spot has long proved to be a useful advertising tool. The changing media landscape and consumer behavioural trends have meant that radio has also had to adapt. Gary Stroebel talks about new revenue opportunities in a traditional space and shares insight into growing the bottom line.
2016-06-3051 min