Namibia Minute.
Friday, 24 April 2026
A daily Namibian brief · Est. 2026
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Organization

Namibia Securities Exchange

Also known as: NSX · Namibia Stock Exchange

Securities exchange in Namibia where companies list debt instruments, equity shares, and alternative trading platforms for capital raising.

Business

Savanna Beef launches innovative slaughter rights trading on NSX

The News

Savanna Beef Operations began trading slaughter rights on the Namibia Securities Exchange's over-the-counter platform on Monday, with 927 rights sold at N$300 each on the first day. The system grants shareholders priority access to slaughter capacity at the facility and is intended to provide market-based access to abattoir capacity for producers while awaiting full European Union export certification.

18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 18 March

  1. Savanna Beef launches innovative slaughter rights trading on NSX

    Savanna Beef Operations began trading slaughter rights on the Namibia Securities Exchange's over-the-counter platform on Monday, with 927 rights sold at N$300 each on the first day. The system grants shareholders priority access to slaughter capacity at the facility and is intended to provide market-based access to abattoir capacity for producers while awaiting full European Union export certification.

    18 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 12 March

  1. Aupindi proposes commodity dividends to hedge currency volatility

    Swapo MP Tobie Aupindi has proposed a "Commodity Dividend Model" under which Namibia would receive mining and resource dividends in physical commodities like gold, uranium, and lithium rather than fiat currency, arguing this would protect the country against inflation and currency volatility while building a strategic reserve. Aupindi also called for greater industrialisation, more effective taxation of mineral rents, reform of state-owned enterprises, and a shift from passive SACU reliance toward regional value chains and manufacturing.

    12 March 2026 · New Era →

Tuesday 10 March

  1. Savanna Beef launches tradable slaughter rights on NSX

    Savanna Beef Processors Limited has introduced a digital Slaughter Rights System allowing producers to trade slaughter slots on the Namibia Securities Exchange over-the-counter platform while the company awaits full EU export accreditation. The system, which begins trading on 16 March, aims to provide fair and transparent access to abattoir capacity and unlock value in Namibia's beef sector.

    10 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

  1. MTC rules out immediate telecom tower infrastructure spin-off

    MTC says it has no immediate plans to separate its tower and passive infrastructure assets into a standalone company, despite the model gaining traction globally and being used to unlock capital and improve efficiency. The company does not rule out the possibility in future, while Telecom Namibia already operates towers through its subsidiary PowerCom.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 February

  1. Trophimus Hiwilepo appointed MTC board chairperson

    MTC's board of directors has appointed Trophimus Hiwilepo as the new chairperson effective 13 February 2026, following the passing of previous chairperson Theofelus Mberirua. Hiwilepo, who has been an independent non-executive director since July 2024, was selected for his leadership experience and commitment to Namibia's digital transformation.

    19 February 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. MTC appoints Trophimus Hiwilepo as new board chairperson

    Mobile Telecommunications Limited has appointed Trophimus Hiwilepo as chairperson of its board of directors, effective 13 February, following the death of former chairperson Theo Mberirua. Hiwilepo has been serving as an independent non-executive director since July 2024.

    18 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 5 February

  1. Impact Property lists on NSX as capital pool company

    Impact Property Fund has listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange as a capital pool company to pursue property-backed acquisitions in Namibia, with plans to integrate local SMEs into its platforms and conduct a capital raise in March.

    5 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 30 January

  1. 20Twenty to launch Namibia's first inflation-linked home loans

    20Twenty Financial Solutions has secured N$92 million in funding to offer Namibia's first inflation-linked home loans, where annual installment increases are tied to salary growth or inflation rates. The company's chief executive said the sustainability-linked note issuance signals investor confidence in the company's financial model and its social outcomes.

    30 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 29 January

  1. 20Twenty issues sustainability-linked note for housing finance

    20Twenty Financial Solutions, a Namibian home loan specialist, has issued its first sustainability-linked note to fund an inflation-linked home loan model targeting first-time buyers and women underrepresented in the formal mortgage market. The issuance comes amid Namibia's acute housing crisis, with Windhoek facing a backlog of around 300,000 units and average house prices at N$1.38 million, placing formal homeownership beyond reach for many households.

    29 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. Trustco reconsiders JSE delisting after six-year conflict

    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.

    29 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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