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IJG Securities

Also known as: IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd

Financial services firm that holds client funds and serves as equity sponsor for companies on the Namibia Securities Exchange.

2025-12-202026-07-24
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  1. July 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    IJG Securities compiled the rankings that assess governance performance of public enterprises

    Source

    “The rankings, compiled by IJG Securities, assess the governance performance of public enterprises over a five-year period using four criteria: publication of annual reports, profitability, reliance on fiscal transfers, and CEO stability.”

    IJG’s 2026 public enterprise governance rankings
  3. June 2026

  4. The Namibian

    IJG Securities reported overall construction activity remained subdued despite increase in project values

    Source

    “In its report, IJG Securities says while the increase in project values indicated a shift towards bigger developments, overall construction activity remained subdued.”

    Windhoek building approvals drop to five-year low

  5. Windhoek Observer

    IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd will step down from role as NSX equity sponsor after previous tenure

    Source

    “In terms of Sections 2.2 and 2.6 of the NSX Listings Requirements, shareholders were advised that IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd will step down from its role as NSX equity sponsor after serving the company during its previous tenure.”

    Bannerman appoints Cirrus Securities as equity sponsor
  6. May 2026

  7. The Namibian

    IJG Securities says funds placed with it by WMS are safe

    Source

    “The Namibian understands that WMS placed N$17 million with IJG Securities, a Namibian stockbroker, which says those funds are safe.”

    Investors fear millions lost as WMS folds

  8. The Namibian

    IJG Securities analyzed private sector credit rose 0.1% month on month in March

    Source

    “According to an analysis by IJG Securities, private sector credit rose marginally in March by N$158.4 million or 0.1% month on month (m/m) and 4.3% year on year (y/y).”

    Private sector borrowing reaches N$123b

  9. The Namibian

    IJG observed rise driven by robust mortgage lending growth and overdraft rebound

    Source

    “"The rise was driven by robust growth in mortgage lending and a rebound in overdraft facilities following a contraction in the previous month," the analysts observed.”

    Private sector borrowing reaches N$123b
  10. April 2026

  11. The Namibian

    IJG Securities analysed total value of approvals declined by 30.9% m/m and 72.1% y/y

    Source

    “According to an analysis by IJG Securities, the total value of approvals declined by 30.9% month on month (m/m) and 72.1% year on year (y/y).”

    Windhoek building approvals rise, values fall

  12. The Namibian

    IJG Securities noted completion values declined by 54.2% y/y for first three months versus 2025

    Source

    “"For the first three months of the year, completion values declined by 54.2% y/y compared to the same period in 2025," the analysts note.”

    Windhoek building approvals rise, values fall

  13. The Namibian

    IJG Securities was engaged by Sintana Energy to facilitate trading on the Namibia Securities Exchange

    Source

    “The company announced on Tuesday that it had engaged with IJG Securities and the NSX with a view of trading in Namibia.”

    Sintana plans to list on Namibia Securities Exchange

  14. The Namibian

    IJG Securities released February report on building activity

    Source

    “According to IJG Securities' February report, building activity has improved significantly after a slow start to the year.”

    Commercial building in Windhoek picks up pace as February approvals surge
Business

MTC retains position as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise

The News

MTC recorded profits of N$1.45 billion in the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its status as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking. Other state-owned enterprises including NamPort, NamPower, and NamibRe showed mixed financial performance, with NamPort emerging as a strong turnaround performer with profits rising to N$864.5 million.

14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. MTC retains position as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise

    MTC recorded profits of N$1.45 billion in the 2025 financial year, reinforcing its status as Namibia's most profitable public enterprise in the 2026 IJG Public Enterprise Governance Ranking. Other state-owned enterprises including NamPort, NamPower, and NamibRe showed mixed financial performance, with NamPort emerging as a strong turnaround performer with profits rising to N$864.5 million.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  2. MTC achieves perfect score in 2026 public enterprise governance rankings

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) scored 20 out of 20 in IJG Securities' 2026 Public Enterprise Governance Ranking, which assessed public enterprises over five years on annual report publication, profitability, fiscal transfer reliance, and CEO stability. NamPort, Agribank, and NamibRe placed second with 19 points each, while NamPower and NamWater tied for fifth with 18 points.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

  3. Paladin, B2Gold announce 2026 financial results release dates

    Mining companies Paladin Energy and B2Gold have set dates to release their 2026 financial results, with Paladin releasing quarterly results on 22 July 2026 and B2Gold releasing second-quarter results on 6 August 2026, followed by investor conference calls on those dates.

    14 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 12 July

  1. Windhoek firm loses pensioners' N$250 to N$350 million

    Wealth Management Solutions, a Windhoek financial advisory firm, has lost at least N$250 million belonging to pensioners and families through risky foreign investments; the owner allegedly paid out clients from other people's accounts to hide losses, and a liquidator estimates total losses could reach N$350 million.

    12 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Windhoek building approvals fall to five-year low

    Windhoek approved 138 building plans in May with a combined value of N$133.9 million, the lowest monthly approval figure since May 2020, though the total value of approved plans increased 21.3% month on month. Year-to-date approvals rose 5.8% but the value of approved projects declined 31.6% to N$590.2 million.

    25 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 8 June

  1. Bannerman Energy appoints Cirrus Securities as NSX equity sponsor

    Bannerman Energy Ltd has appointed Cirrus Securities (Pty) Ltd as its new equity sponsor for the Namibia Securities Exchange, effective 5 June 2026, replacing IJG Securities in a planned rotation required by NSX listing requirements.

    8 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Windhoek investment firm WMS collapses amid forex trading losses

    Wealth Management Solutions, a Windhoek financial advisory firm, has applied for voluntary liquidation after losing money in foreign exchange trading, with clients fearing millions in losses. The firm collected funds from Namibian investors and pensioners for forex investments and had placed N$17 million with IJG Securities, which says those funds are safe.

    17 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 9 May

  1. Private sector borrowing rises to N$123.34 billion in March

    Private sector credit rose marginally in March 2024 by N$158.4 million or 0.1% month-on-month and 4.3% year-on-year, with individuals borrowing N$2.85 billion and corporate entities N$2.18 billion over the past 12 months. The growth was driven by robust mortgage lending and a rebound in overdraft facilities, though corporate borrowing growth slowed to its weakest expansion since November 2024.

    9 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Windhoek building approvals rise while project values decline

    The City of Windhoek approved 192 building plans in March worth N$100.1 million, up in volume from 150 in February but declining 30.9% month-on-month in value. Residential units approved increased to 32 from 28, though their total value fell to N$46.3 million from N$65.1 million, reflecting a shift towards lower-value developments.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 15 April

  1. Sintana Energy to list on Namibia Securities Exchange

    Sintana Energy, a Canadian company listed on the London Stock Exchange, has announced plans to trade on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX). The company aims to give Namibians an opportunity to invest directly in offshore oil developments.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Windhoek commercial building approvals surge in February

    More commercial and industrial building plans were approved in Windhoek in February than at the same time last year, with IJG Securities reporting that the sharp monthly increase points to renewed developer confidence and improving construction follow-through.

    15 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 March

  1. Namibian banks' lending growth slows to 3.9% annually

    Namibian banks lent N$534.7 million more in January than December, a 0.4% monthly rise that brought total private sector credit to N$122.85 billion. However, annual growth slowed to 3.9% from 4.4% in December, driven mainly by reduced corporate borrowing and net repayments, though lending to individuals accelerated to 3.0% annual growth.

    5 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 February

  1. Private sector credit outstanding reaches N$122.3 billion

    Namibian private sector credit grew 0.7% month-on-month in December to N$122.3 billion, with annual credit growth moderating to 4.4% y/y. Growth in credit to individuals remained below the inflation rate of 3.2%, while corporate credit growth slowed to 6.8% y/y.

    16 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 29 January

  1. New vehicle sales reach highest level since 2018

    Namibia sold 14,502 new vehicles in 2025, a 13% increase from 2024, driven by lower interest rates and stronger demand across passenger and commercial segments. December sales totalled 1,138 units, down 8.5% from November but up 3.5% year-on-year, with Toyota maintaining market dominance across all vehicle categories.

    29 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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