Also known as: NSX
Namibia Securities Exchange — stock exchange that approved demutualisation in September 2026, converting to a share-capital company structure.
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Windhoek Observer
NSX Local Index reached new 2026 high of 904.71 points
“The local share index reached a new high for 2026 during the week ended 16 October, closing at 904.71 points, up 0.07% from 904.11 points recorded previously.”
Local index reaches new 2026 high as consumer stocks rallyWindhoek Observer
Overall NSX index increased by 1.00% to 2 379.97 points
“The overall NSX index increased by 1.00% to 2 379.97 points from 2 356.42 points, bringing its gain since December 2025 to 11.14%.”
Local index reaches new 2026 high as consumer stocks rallyWindhoek Observer
Namibia Securities Exchange expected to receive Agra results on or about 23 October 2026 via News Service
“The results for the year ended 31 July 2026 are expected to be released on the Namibia Securities Exchange News Service on or about 23 October 2026.”
Agra expects annual profit to rise by up to 27.5%Windhoek Observer
NSX Local Index climbed to highest level of 2026 closing at 904.11 points on Friday
“The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) Local Index climbed to its highest level of 2026 on Friday, closing at 904.11 points as domestic shares outperformed the broader market during the trading week ended 9 October.”
NSX local index hits 2026 high as South African stocks recoverWindhoek Observer
NSX Local Index rose 0.69% on Friday
“The index rose 0.69% on Friday and was nearly 12% higher than its closing level at the end of 2025, supported by a local dividend yield of 9.94%.”
NSX local index hits 2026 high as South African stocks recoverWindhoek Observer
Santam will be delisted from the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX)
“Sanlam plans to take full ownership of Santam through a cash offer of N$505 per share, after which Santam will be delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) and A2X.”
Santam shares set to delist from NSX and A2XThe Namibian
Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) Local Index gained 0.11%
“Namibia's share market ended mixed, with the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) Local Index gaining 0.11%, while the broader NSX Overall Index fell by 0.27%”
Market ReportWindhoek Observer
Namibia Securities Exchange lists Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited as telecommunications company
“The Namibia Securities Exchange-listed telecommunications company attributed the anticipated decline in headline earnings per share (HEPS) and basic earnings per share (BEPS) primarily to losses from its mobile business, which was launched in September 2025.”
Paratus revenue rises as mobile launch weighs on earningsWindhoek Observer
Namibia Securities Exchange recorded N$512.1 million in trading value during 14-18 September 2026
“The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) recorded a total trading value of N$512.1 million during the week from 14 to 18 September 2026, with 8.61 million shares changing hands in 208 deals.”
NSX records N$512 million in trades during weekThe Namibian
Namibia Securities Exchange is preparing to change the ownership of the country's main stock exchange
“The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) is preparing to change the ownership of the country's main stock exchange after members voted to turn it into a company with share capital last week.”
NSX moves towards public company structureAlpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited will ask shareholders to approve Deloitte Namibia as auditor for three years, replacing Ernst and Young Namibia, and declare no dividend for the financial year ended 28 February 2026 at its eighth annual general meeting on 16 November.
21 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited will ask shareholders to approve Deloitte Namibia as auditor for three years, replacing Ernst and Young Namibia, and declare no dividend for the financial year ended 28 February 2026 at its eighth annual general meeting on 16 November.
21 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Schalk Erasmus, a director of Paratus Namibia Holdings Limited, sold 10,440 ordinary shares on 14 October 2026 at N$12.35 per share for N$128,934. Anglo American executives also acquired shares under the company's Share Incentive Plan on the London Stock Exchange.
20 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Four Capricorn Group and Bank Windhoek officials sold a combined 211,935 ordinary shares worth about N$6.42 million in off-market transactions on 15 October at N$30.30 per share, with required clearance obtained.
19 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Securities Exchange local index closed at 904.71 points for the week ended 16 October, reaching its highest level for 2026 and gaining 12.00% since December 2025. The consumer discretionary sector led weekly performance with a 4.28% rise, though overall index gains were broad across most sectors except basic materials.
19 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Agricultural services group Agra Limited expects profit after tax, basic and headline earnings per share to increase by between 22.5% and 27.5% for the financial year ended 31 July 2026, driven by diversification of revenue streams, expansion in non-agricultural business, and favourable rainfall conditions that supported livestock production recovery.
16 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Securities Exchange Local Index climbed to its highest level of 2026 on Friday, closing at 904.11 points, rising 0.69% and nearly 12% higher than its end-of-2025 closing level, supported by a local dividend yield of 9.94%. Consumer shares recorded the strongest daily gains across sectors during the week, while the broader NSX Overall Index ended at 2 356.42 points amid pressure from international market movements.
12 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibian financial services group Capricorn is taking an 81.6% stake in South African specialist asset financier Centrafin, valued at R788.3 million in enterprise value, as part of its strategy to diversify revenue beyond Namibia and Botswana and expand into the South African market.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Capricorn Group Limited has made a binding offer to acquire an 81.6% initial stake in Centrafin, a South African specialist equipment rental and asset financing business, for an enterprise value of R788.3 million, with an option to acquire the remaining 100% over five years.
8 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Sanlam plans to take full ownership of Santam through a cash offer of N$505 per share, after which Santam will be delisted from the JSE, NSX, and A2X. The transaction, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory conditions, represents a 26.6% premium to Santam's closing share price on 2 October 2026.
6 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
An opinion piece argues that placing ministers on state-owned enterprise boards compromises the independence of those boards and undermines the rule of law, citing conflicts between ministerial and directorial duties under Namibian corporate governance law.
4 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's unlisted investment market has expanded to N$6.4 billion in committed capital with N$4.9 billion deployed into portfolio companies, according to Namfisa's Second Quarterly Report for 2026. Agriculture, forestry and fishing led investment at 15.7% of total allocations, followed by electricity and water at 14.3%.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's NSX Local Index rose 0.11% while the NSX Overall Index fell 0.27%, with gains from Capricorn Group, FirstRand Namibia, SBN Holdings, and Mobile Telecommunications Limited. South African markets declined, with the JSE All Share Index falling 0.85% and the Top 40 Index down 0.92%.
3 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Paratus Namibia Holdings expects revenue to grow 10–30% for the year ended 30 June 2026, but headline and basic earnings per share are forecast to fall by more than 30% due to losses from its mobile business, launched in September 2025, which remains in early growth phase with substantially higher operating costs.
28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Skeleton Basin Investments Limited has appointed three independent non-executive directors, including Debmarine Namibia chief executive officer Willy Mertens as chairman of the board, effective 25 September 2026.
28 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa has questioned the widespread characterisation of rural Namibia as poor, arguing that rural communities play a critical role in feeding urban areas and should be recognised for their economic contribution. He said Namibia needs to rethink its perception of poverty, education and development.
27 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Warren Wheatley has resigned as CEO of the Namibia Securities Exchange-listed Africa Bitcoin Corporation Limited, effective 21 September 2026, following his placement on precautionary leave. The resignation comes after South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority issued debarment orders against Wheatley and two other company executives, which the individuals are contesting before the Financial Services Tribunal.
23 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Securities Exchange recorded N$512.1 million in trades during the week of 14–18 September 2026, with 8.61 million shares changing hands in 208 deals. Financial stocks led trading activity at N$247.7 million, followed by Basic Materials at N$159.3 million.
21 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The Namibia Securities Exchange has been approved by members to demutualise, converting from a private association of rights holders to a public company with share capital. This change separates ownership from membership, ending the current requirement that ownership stakes be tied to trading rights on the exchange.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Members of the Namibia Securities Exchange have approved resolutions to convert the exchange into a publicly traded company with share capital, a process first endorsed in 2015 and now a statutory requirement under the Financial Institutions and Markets Act of 2021. The demutualisation will separate ownership from membership and change the NSX from a non-proprietary voluntary association into a modern regulated securities exchange.
7 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Savanna Beef Processors Limited has adjusted its cattle weight category structure for third-quarter pricing to encourage off-season deliveries while maintaining producer profitability. The revised structure retains three categories (200–219 kg, 220–239 kg, and 240 kg and above) and applies retroactively to all deliveries from 1 September, taking effect officially on 1 October.
4 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Africa Bitcoin Corporation Limited, listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange, has placed its chief executive officer and chief investment officer on precautionary leave following debarment orders issued by South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority against them and the company's head of media and investor relations. The three individuals dispute the orders and intend to seek reconsideration, though no suspension of the decisions has been granted.
3 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Nedbank Group has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya for its proposed acquisition of approximately 66% of NCBA Group Plc. The South African banking group expects to receive remaining regulatory approvals by the end of the third quarter of 2026.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Skeleton Basin Investments Limited has been listed on the Development Capital Board of the Namibia Securities Exchange as a Capital Pool Company, effective 28 August 2026. The listing provides the company with a vehicle to pursue investment opportunities and potentially acquire an operating business or assets.
1 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
FirstRand Namibia expects its earnings and headline earnings for the year ended 30 June 2026 to increase by between 10% and 15% compared with the previous financial year, supported by stronger credit performance, growth in lending and deposits, and higher customer numbers.
24 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Namibia's non-bank financial sector has grown to more than N$552.8 billion in assets, with collective investment schemes managing approximately N$123.4 billion by end of 2025, a 19.2% increase from the previous year. The sector highlights the growing role of non-bank institutions in mobilising savings and financing economic activity as the country seeks to deepen its capital markets.
20 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
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.
12 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The article traces the legal history of company regulation in Namibia from the 1973 Companies Act through to the 2019 Public Enterprises Governance Act, arguing that ministerial and state-owned enterprise board roles should remain institutionally distinct.
11 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
10 August 2026 · The Namibian →
The Namibia Securities Exchange recorded N$115.3 million in trading value during the week from 3 to 7 August, with 1.89 million shares changing hands across 97 deals. The financial sector dominated trading activity with N$91.59 million in value across 61 deals.
10 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Capricorn Group, listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange, has grown as a diversified financial services group over more than four decades with operations across Namibia and Botswana, including Bank Windhoek, Bank Gaborone, Capricorn Asset Management, and Capricorn Private Wealth.
9 August 2026 · The Namibian →