| NSX Trades | Traded Volume (No. Shares) | Monetary Amount (N$) | Trading Contribution (%) |
| Overall | 269 272 | 32 048 284 | 100.00% |
| ETFs | – | – | 0.00% |
| Total | 269 272 | 32 048 284 | 100.00% |
Table 1: NSX Trades
NSX Activities
A total of N$ 32 048 284 worth of shares was traded on the NSX on Wednesday, with about N$ 1 382 204 worth of Anglo-American, N 9 372 293 worth of Barloworld Limited, and N$ 54 763 worth of Mobile Telecommunications on the home front. No ETFs were traded on Wednesday.
HEI Equity Research Commentary
From the trading activity that took place:
- Anglo-American share price reduce in price at closing as investors starts to hedge from a potential war.
- Shares belonging to Barloworld Limited were sold off by market participants as Russia-Ukraine war spiral.
- On the local NSX listing, Mobile Telecommunications shares were traded resulting into a decline in share price at closing
| Name | NSX Local Ticker | Price Previous Close ‘N$ | Price End of Day ‘N$ | Daily Change % |
| Namibian Breweries | NBS | 48.00 | 48.00 | 0.00% |
| Nictus Holdings | NHL | 1.75 | 1.75 | 0.00% |
| Capricorn | CGP | 11.23 | 11.23 | 0.00% |
| First Rand Namibia | FNB | 29.50 | 29.50 | 0.00% |
| Standard Bank Namibia | SNO | 5.98 | 5.97 | -0.17% |
| Oryx Limited | ORY | 8.56 | 8.56 | 0.00% |
| Letshego | LHN | 1.53 | 1.53 | 0.00% |
| Namibia Asset Management | NAM | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.00% |
| Stimulus | SILP | 127.90 | 127.90 | 0.00% |
| Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd | PNH | 12.77 | 12.77 | 0.00% |
| Mobile Telecommunication Company | MOC | 8.25 | 8.25 | 0.00% |
| Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Power Limited | ANE | 9.00 | 9.00 | 0.00% |
Table 2: Primary listed Trades
| Name | South African Dual Listed Ticker | Price Previous Close ‘N$ | Price End of Day ‘N$ | Daily Change % |
| Anglo-American plc | ANM | 742.14 | 725.48 | -2.24% |
| Barloworld Limited | BWL | 134.26 | 133.31 | -0.71% |
| Oceana Group Limited | OCG | 54.30 | 54.30 | 0.00% |
| Mediclinic International Plc | MEP | 69.95 | 68.66 | -1.84% |
| Truworths | TRW | 61.82 | 62.38 | 0.91% |
| Nedbank Group Limited | NBK | 209.65 | 213.56 | 1.87% |
| Standard Bank Group | SNB | 158.65 | 159.51 | 0.54% |
| Shoprite Holdings | SRH | 226.32 | 230.59 | 1.89% |
| FirstRand Limited | FST | 65.15 | 65.96 | 1.24% |
| Momentum Metropolitan Holdings | MMT | 19.18 | 18.86 | -1.67% |
| Old Mutual Ltd | OMM | 13.25 | 13.32 | 0.53% |
| Sanlam Limited | SLA | 64.56 | 65.60 | 1.61% |
| Santam Limited | SNM | 283.16 | 276.49 | -2.36% |
| Vukile Property Fund Limited | VKN | 12.66 | 12.70 | 0.32% |
| Investec Limited | IVD | 86.79 | 87.30 | 0.59% |
| PSG Konsult Limited | KFS | 13.70 | 13.70 | 0.00% |
Table 3: Dual Listed Trades
| Name | ETFs | Price Previous Close ‘N$ | Price End of Day ‘N$ | Daily Change % |
| New Gold Issuer Ltd NM | NGNGLD | 268.48 | 266.92 | -0.58% |
| New Gold Palladium ETF | NGNPLD | 352.82 | 352.42 | -0.11% |
| New Gold Platinum ETF N | NGNPLT | 158.69 | 158.24 | -0.28% |
| New Funds S&P NAM Bond | NFNAMA | 16.68 | 16.69 | 0.06% |
Table 4: ETFs
| Exchange Rates | |
| USD/ZAR | 15.26 |
| EUR/ZAR | 17.16 |
| GBP/ZAR | 20.61 |
| EUR/GBP | 0.83 |
| EUR/USD | 1.13 |
| GBP/USD | 1.36 |
| AUD/USD | 0.72 |
| USD/JPY | 114.47 |
| Commodities | |
| Gold | 1 941.05 |
| Silver | 25.11 |
| Platinum | 1 107.90 |
| Palladium | 2 524.00 |
| WTI | 98.05 |
| Brent | 99.01 |
Table 5: Exchange Rates and Commodities
Local News
Foreign and local investment seem to be a key variable in driving domestic economy going forward. (Namibian Sun)
Prospects have started to improve for the logistics sector in Namibia, as the rest of the world gradually recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic. This sector is important for the growth of the Namibian economy, as Namibia is well placed to be a logistics hub for its landlocked neighbours. (New Era Newspaper)
Despite the poor turnout at the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) meeting at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre on Monday, NCCI president Bisey /Uirab described it as fruitful. (The Namibian)
Sub-Sahara News
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s first budget was a feel-good one. There were no new taxes, corporate tax fell, the poor got income relief, and education, health, police services and prosecutors all got more money. (News24)
South Africa’s National Treasury on Wednesday flagged an improved fiscal outlook at the 2022 budget, forecasting lower budget deficits and a better debt trajectory. (CNBC Africa)
The UK plans to boost its investment in renewable and climate change projects in Nigeria, the Minister for Africa, Vicky Ford said on her first trip to the country. She added that the UK was keen to improve energy access in Nigeria and help the country to keep to its COP26 commitments. (All Africa News)
International News
Russian forces fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine and landed troops on its coast on Thursday, officials and media said, after President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a special military operation in the east. (Reuters)
Asian stocks ended mostly higher on Thursday after minutes from the latest Fed meeting showed officials are leaning toward more decisive action on inflation but set no firm targets. (RTT News)
A controversial carbon trading deal in Malaysian Borneo worth an estimated $76.5bn appears to be all but dead after being declared illegal by the state’s top lawyer, unfeasible by scientists, and unsellable by carbon trading experts. (Aljazeera News)