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Effective 8 May 2026, Namibia’s fuel prices rise by N$1.40/litre for petrol and N$4.63/litre for diesel. Petrol moves above its 2024 peak, while diesel reaches its highest level since the 2022 Russia-Ukraine energy shock. Full Report: hei.com.na/fuel-snapshot-…

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The NSX Overall Index rose 0.28% to close at 2,250.04, while the Local Index remained unchanged at 833.52. Sector performance was largely positive, with Financials climbing 1.09% and Real Estate gaining 0.44%, which helped balance a 0.27% dip in Basic Materials.

SA fuel prices changed sharply today, extending April’s surge. April: 95 ULP/LRP +15.5%, diesel approx. +41%–42% May: 95 ULP/LRP +14.5%, diesel approx. +21% Namibia faces the same market pressure, but April’s pass-through was partly cushioned by local fuel-price interventions.

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On Tuesday, The NSX Overall Index dipped 0.34% to 2,243.79, while the Local Index gained 0.18% to close at 833.52. Sector performance was mixed as Consumer Discretionary rose 0.86%, the gains were countered by declines in Real Estate (-1.84%) and Basic Materials (-0.50%).

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PSCE grew 4.25% y/y in Mar 2026, with household credit strengthening while corporate credit contracted. Instalment & leasing remains the key driver. April fuel hikes point to rising inflation, which may weigh on credit demand and repayment capacity in the near term.

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Yesterday, the NSX Overall Index fell 1.11% to close at 2,251.56, while the Local Index remained flat at 832.04. Sector performance was weighed down by Financials (-1.79%) and Consumer Discretionary (-1.33%), though Consumer Staples bucked the trend with a 1.38% gain.

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The NSX Overall Index dropped 2.21% to 2,244.35, a 5.98% decline in Basic Materials. The Local Index remained relatively stable, edging up 0.02% to 828.56, with modest gains in Financials (+0.49%) and Consumer Discretionary (+0.44%) offsetting a 0.83%...

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Market sentiment favours a hold at the 29 April MPA. Inflation has eased to 2.1%, but higher fuel costs, softer reserves and a wider trade deficit have shifted risks upward. The repo rate is expected to remain at 6.50%, with future hikes possible if price pressures persist.

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The NSX Overall Index rose 1.51% to 2,318.84, with Basic Materials leading the gains at 4.50%. The Local Index finished nearly unchanged at 828.24, as pressure in Consumer Discretionary (-1.37%), Staples (-1.34%), and Real Estate (-0.70%) weighed on the board...

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The NSX Overall Index gained 0.26% to close at 2,284.32, while the Local Index edged down slightly to 827.90. Basic Materials led the gains with a 1.17% jump, a 2.03% slide in Consumer Discretionary and a 0.36% dip in Financials. More than 600,000 shares...

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Vehicle sales rose to 1,662 units in Mar-26, a 42.66% monthly increase and 25.9% annual growth. The performance was concentrated in light commercial and passenger vehicles, which made up ~93% of total sales, with LCVs leading at 797 units (47.95%) & PAS at 746 units (44.89%).