Johannesburg Stock Exchange — Africa's largest bourse that lists companies including Trustco Group Holdings and Africa Bitcoin Corporation, which approved simplified listing requirements in April 2026.
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August 2026
Windhoek Observer
Johannesburg Stock Exchangerequires the appointment ofan independent expert for delisting fairness opinion
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“The delisting process requires the appointment of an independent expert to provide an updated fairness opinion in accordance with JSE Listings Requirements.”
Johannesburg Stock Exchangehosts an existing listing forAfrica Bitcoin Corporation shares
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“The proposed listing forms part of the group's strategy to broaden access to international capital and complement its existing listings on the JSE, A2X, the Namibia Securities Exchange, the OTCQB Venture Market in the United States and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.”
JSEfound thatTrustco had failed to comply with listing requirements regarding its annual financial statements
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“At the time, the JSE found that Trustco had failed to comply with listing requirements regarding its annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019, and interim results for the six months ended on 30 September 2019.”
JSEreceived approval from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority forits simplification project
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“The JSE on Monday received approval from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for its simplification project, which aims to streamline listing requirements.”
Johannesburg Stock ExchangecensuredTrustco Group Holdings after finding it implemented a category one transaction without obtaining prior shareholder approval
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“In October, Trustco Group Holdings was censured by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) after the exchange found that Trustco implemented a category one transaction regarding a shrinking stake in Meya Mining, a Sierra Leone diamond mine, without obtaining prior shareholder approval.”
“The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has received approval from the Financial Sector Conduct Authority for the Simplification Project, which simplifies listings requirements on the JSE.”
Trustco Group Holdings has advised shareholders to exercise caution while it progresses with planned delistings from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Namibia Securities Exchange, with a view to listing on Nasdaq in the United States.
Trustco Group Holdings has advised shareholders to exercise caution while it progresses with planned delistings from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Namibia Securities Exchange, with a view to listing on Nasdaq in the United States.
Namibian investors can now invest in silver through the Namibia Securities Exchange via the NewWave Silver Exchange Traded Note, which allows them to benefit from silver price movements without physically owning silver. NSX chief executive notes that financial regulations have not kept pace with new investment products and need updating.
Africa Bitcoin Corporation Ltd (ABC), listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange, will begin trading on the Access segment of the Aquis Growth Market in the United Kingdom from 17 August. The company raised £250,000 through a private placement of shares to support general working capital requirements.
Premier Foods announced the closure of its Fruit Products Western Cape business, citing declining global demand, pricing pressure, rising input costs, and U.S. tariffs as reasons. The plant closure could affect 246 permanent employees and up to 2,200 contract and seasonal employees.
Africa Bitcoin Corporation's subsidiary Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund Limited increased its total credit exposure to N$363 million from N$267 million in the quarter ended 31 May 2026, with assets under management reaching N$512 million and loan deployments rising to N$491 million.
Trustco Group Holdings Ltd, a Windhoek-based investment entity with interests in insurance, education, real estate, mining and micro-finance, is advertising a vacancy for a Company Secretary in Windhoek.
South Africa-based Africa Bitcoin Corporation, listed on the NSX, plans to expand its Altvest Credit Opportunities Fund into Namibia in 2026, with investor roadshows already underway in Namibia and Botswana. The expansion reflects growing interest in alternative investments and digital assets across southern Africa, though Namibian regulators have maintained a cautious approach toward cryptocurrency investments.
Africa Bitcoin Corporation, which is also listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), has received approval to move its listing from the JSE Alternative Exchange (AltX) to the JSE main board, effective 22 May. The transfer will include its ordinary shares and preferred shares and forms part of the company's plan to expand on international trading platforms and attract broader investor participation.
Trustco Group Holdings Limited has advised shareholders to exercise caution when trading its shares as the company proceeds with delisting from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Namibia Securities Exchange, and the OTCQX Market. The company first announced the delisting consideration in January 2025 and said the process includes appointing an independent expert to provide an updated fairness opinion.
Choppies Enterprises' chief executive officer Ramachandran Ottapathu purchased 780,000 ordinary shares at P1.50 per share on 18 May 2026 in a market transaction valued at BWP1.17 million, while a senior management member sold the same number of shares at the identical price on the same day.
The Namibia Securities Exchange recorded trading activity worth N$52.4 million during the week of 11 to 15 May 2026, with 868,151 shares traded across 69 deals. The financial sector led with N$36.7 million in turnover, while major stocks showed mixed performance, with Paladin Energy declining 14.3% to N$127.18.
A Labour Court judge in South Africa warned that Rainbow Farms' litigation conduct in a 13-year dispute with former employee Etienne Jordaan "approaches the borderline of an abuse of process" after the company lost at every stage. The court allowed Jordaan to enforce a R3 million arbitration award despite the company's appeal petition, noting his financial ruin from legal costs over the prolonged battle.
MultiChoice Namibia is phasing out its Showmax streaming service following a comprehensive review, citing significant financial losses and shifting viewer preferences toward on-demand streaming platforms. The company says the decision is part of a broader digital strategy and that it will redirect resources to DStv Stream, though the move has prompted concerns from local filmmakers about reduced platforms for African content.
Trustco Group Holdings is re-evaluating its plan to delist from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange following the JSE's approval of simplified listing requirements, reversing years of threats to exit Africa's largest bourse over disputes about financial statement compliance. The company's board is assessing whether the new requirements address its concerns about the JSE's questioning of its board independence and financial integrity.
Riskowitz Value Fund, a 23% shareholder in Trustco Group Holdings, has called a general meeting for 16 February to elect five new directors and remove founder Quinton van Rooyen and the current board after they refused to convene the meeting. The board claims the requisition is invalid and accuses the proposed directors of value destruction, but Section 189 of the Namibian Companies Act allows members holding at least 5% of voting shares to require such a meeting.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has received regulatory approval to implement simplified listing requirements using plain language and reducing complexity. Changes include lower voting thresholds, reduced reporting burdens for property and mining entities, and higher ordinary course of business thresholds, effective 16 February.