Chamwe Kaira
The Namibian Securities Exchange’s (NSX) overall index closed the week ended 24 April 2026 higher, gaining 0.87% to 2 295.09 points from 2 326.15 points in the previous trading session, while the local index edged up by 0.01% to a record 828.43 points.
The latest performance brings the overall index’s gain to 5.74% since December 2025, while the local index is up 2.42% over the same period, showing steady support for domestic counters despite mixed sector movements.
The local index close at 828.43 points marks a new high for 2026.
Among sectors, basic materials led the gains for the week, rising 1.12% to 866.59 points.
The sector has recorded the largest increase since the start of the year, up 13.17% from its December 2025 level of 715.47 points and trading close to its 2026 high of 871.62 points.
Real estate rose 1.23% to 2,598.36 points during the week. The sector remains down 6.43% year to date compared to its December benchmark of 2 700.75 points.
The financials index increased by 0.83% to 706.70 points. Telecommunications remained unchanged at 302.32 points, while utilities also closed flat at 1 084.09 points.
Consumer sectors recorded declines. Consumer staples fell 0.27% to 1 367.89 points and consumer discretionary dropped 0.13% to 2 473.36 points. Both sectors continue to trade below recent highs.
Regionally, the JSE All Share Index closed the week higher at 116 565.97 points, reflecting a 0.69% gain and standing 2.76% above its December 2025 level.
Dividend yields on the NSX remained highest in telecommunications at 10.14% and the local index at 9.75%, highlighting demand for income-generating local shares.
