Chamwe Kaira
Equity markets in Namibia and South Africa extended gains over the three trading sessions ending 25 February.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange All Share Index closed at 126,742.36 points on 25 February. This was up 1.26% on the day and 9.42% higher than its December 2025 level of 115,832.00. The index has traded between a 2026 low of 116,092.00 and a high of 126,742.36.
On the Namibian market, the Namibian Securities Exchange Overall Index rose to 2,407.32 points on 25 February. It gained 0.91% on the day and 12.42% since December 2025. The index reached a new 2026 high of 2,407.32, compared to a low of 2,154.64 earlier this year.
The NSX Local Index remained steady at 815.42 points. It edged up 0.01% on 25 February and is 0.95% above its December 2025 level. The index has traded in a narrow range between 807.70 and 815.42 this year.
Basic materials led sector performance. The NSX Basic Materials Index rose 3.84% on 25 February to 871.62 points. The sector is now 21.82% higher than in December 2025 and reached a new 2026 high.
Financials declined on the day. The NSX Financials Index fell 0.87% to 772.12 points. Despite the drop, the sector remains 8.20% above its December level.
The NSX Real Estate Index eased 0.11% to 2,739.76 points. The NSX Consumer Staples Index fell 1.18% to 1,311.95 points and stands 0.53% below its December level.
Consumer Discretionary recorded a 0.17% gain on 25 February and is 3.09% higher than in December. The NSX Telecommunications and Utilities indices remained unchanged.
Over the three-day period from 23 to 25 February, the NSX Overall Index advanced from 2,360.07 to 2,407.32. The JSE All Share Index rose from 123,022.03 to 126,742.36.
