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Monthly vehicle sales in Namibia amounted to 1,171 units in May 2026, representing an 11.3% decline from the 1,320 units recorded in April 2026. Light commercial vehicles remained the largest segment, contributing 49.79% of total sales (583 units)...
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We're excited to welcome Rauna Siyengo and Nafimane Hamukwaya to the HEI team as our new Research Analyst Intern and Data Analyst Intern. We look forward to supporting their professional growth and working together on meaningful research and data-driven projects. Welcome to HEI.
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Oil dropped below $80 a barrel after news of a U.S.-Iran deal raised expectations of additional supply entering the market. The development has added pressure to crude prices as investors assess how the deal could reshape global energy flows in the days ahead.
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Yesterday, the NSX Overall Index advanced 1.38% to close at 2,359.13, while the Local Index finished off with no movement to close at 839.51. Sector performance was broadly positive, led by a 3.46% gain in Real Estate, 1.28% in Financials, 1.78% in Basic Materials...
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Market sentiment favours a 25bp hike at the 17 June MPA. Inflation has risen to 4.1%, while South Africa has already raised its policy rate to 7.0%. Namibia’s repo rate now sits below all other CMA members, with a hold still possible if price pressures remain contained.
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On Friday the NSX Overall Index climbed 3.06% to 2,359.13, while the Local Index remained unchanged at 839.51. Across sectors, Basic Materials led the gains with a 4.59% surge, supported by Consumer Discretionary ( 3.14%), Financials ( 2.26%), Real Estate ( 0.97%)...
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Khomas recorded the highest zonal rate at 5.4%.
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Namibia’s trade balance worsened in April 2026, with the trade deficit widening to N$4.4bn, from N$2.1bn in March 2025 and N$2.3bn in March 2026. The deterioration was driven by a surge in imports to N$14.2bn, outpacing exports of N$9.8bn Full report : hei.com.na/trade-statistics-…
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The NSX Overall Index advanced 0.90% to close at 2,289.05, while the Local Index finished in the green, up 0.13% at 839.49. Sector performance was broadly positive, led by a 1.74% gain in Financials, 1.70% in Consumer Discretionary, 1.08% in Basic Materials, and a 1.15% rise...
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South Africa’s GDP grew by 0.5% q/q in Q1 2026. Finance, agriculture, trade and transport supported growth, while manufacturing was the only sector to contract. Finance remained the largest contributor to overall economic expansion.
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The NSX Overall Index closed in the red -1.19% to close at 2268.72. The local Index closed in the green 0.13% to close at 839.49. Sector performance was weighed down by -2.40% drop in Basic Materials and -0.84% drop in Consumer Discretionary and -0.59% drop in Financials...
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Yesterday, the NSX Overall Index rose 0.17% to close at 2,386.13, while the Local Index remained flat at 838.63. Sector performance was steady, with Basic Materials ticking up 0.45% and Financials gaining 0.11%, while Consumer Discretionary (-0.29%) and Real Estate (-0.14%)...
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