Namibia 30 Index

Namibia 30 Index Blockchain-native benchmark powering transparent insight into Namibia’s top 30 companies

Major economies rely on benchmark indices to measure market performance and investor sentiment. Germany has the DAX, the United States has the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), Japan has the Nikkei 225, and the United Kingdom has the FTSE 100. In Namibia, the Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) extends this benchmark framework as a rules-based, blockchain-native index referencing 30 selected c

ompanies listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) , providing a transparent composite measure of market performance, where rising levels indicate strengthening confidence and declines signal weakening conditions. NAX30 functions as a transparent, methodology-driven reference for market performance and does not constitute an investment product or confer ownership rights in underlying securities. Founded by Simon Kapenda in February 2026, NAX30 seeks to become the authoritative benchmark for the Namibian capital market and a leading indicator of economic and investment sentiment in Namibia, providing investors, institutions, policymakers and the public with a transparent, rules-based measure of capital market performance, market conditions, investor confidence, and broader economic trends. Complete documentation, disclosures, and framework information are available at:
https://nax30.io

07/09/2026

Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) Market Closing Summary | 7 September 2026

The Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) closed Monday under a Broad-Based Consolidation regime, as the broader and domestic market segments finished essentially flat but marginally positive, while the NAX30 benchmark recorded a materially weaker closing performance.

Closing Market Snapshot

• FTSE NSX Overall Index: 2,451.9 | +0.05%
• FTSE NSX Local Index: 854.1 | +0.02%
• NAX30: 10,449.88 | -343.52 points (-3.18%)
• NAX30 Market Regime: Broad-Based Consolidation

The FTSE NSX Overall edged 1.2 points higher from Friday’s 2,450.7 close to 2,451.9, representing an increase of approximately 0.05%. The index opened at 2,450.4, traded between 2,450.4 and 2,452.8 during the session, and ultimately finished marginally higher.

The Local Index also moved slightly higher, closing at 854.1 from Friday’s 853.9, representing an increase of approximately 0.02%. The limited movement in both indices indicates a relatively subdued session across the broader and domestic segments of the Namibian equity market.

The approximately 0.03 percentage-point performance spread between the Overall and Local indices, together with both indices moving marginally in the same direction, confirms a Broad-Based Consolidation regime rather than Strong Divergence conditions.

For NAX30, however, the benchmark closed at 10,449.88, declining 343.52 points, or 3.18%, from its previous published level of 10,793.40. The significantly weaker NAX30 performance relative to the near-flat FTSE NSX Overall and Local indices reflects the performance and modified-weighted construction of NAX30’s selected 30-constituent basket rather than broad-based weakness across the entire Namibian equity market.

Today’s session therefore produced a notable benchmark-level divergence: the broader NSX market remained broadly stable, while NAX30 recorded a materially weaker close. This highlights the distinct constituent composition and weighting methodology through which NAX30 measures the performance of its selected universe of NSX-listed companies.

About NAX30

Founded and developed by Simon Kapenda in February 2026, Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) is a rules-based, blockchain-native benchmark layer referencing 30 selected companies listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), providing a composite measure of market performance, where rising levels indicate improving confidence and declines signal weakening performance.

Follow and track NAX30: https://nax30.io

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.

04/09/2026

Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) Weekly Market Summary | September 1–4, 2026

The Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) closed the first trading week of September against a market backdrop that shifted from pronounced heavyweight-led weakness early in the week to progressively broader and more balanced positive participation by Friday.

Weekly Market Snapshot

• FTSE NSX Overall Index: 2,444.4 | -0.18% for the week
• FTSE NSX Local Index: 853.9 | +0.12% for the week
• Weekly Market Structure: Early heavyweight weakness followed by a broad-based recovery

The week opened under significant pressure. On Tuesday, September 1, the FTSE NSX Overall Index fell 0.86% to 2,427.6, while the FTSE NSX Local Index edged 0.02% higher to 853.0. The sharp divergence indicated that weakness was concentrated primarily among heavyweight and dual-listed securities while domestic-market participation remained resilient.

Conditions began to stabilize on Wednesday. The Overall Index recovered 0.10% to 2,430.1, while the Local Index eased marginally by 0.02% to 852.9.

Momentum strengthened considerably on Thursday, with the Overall Index advancing 0.38% to 2,439.2 and closing at its session high. The Local Index also returned to positive territory, rising 0.02% to 853.0.

Friday extended the recovery. The Overall Index gained another 0.21% to 2,444.4, while the Local Index advanced 0.11% to 853.9. The narrowing performance spread between the two indices indicated substantially more balanced market participation by the end of the week.

Despite three consecutive positive sessions in the Overall Index following Tuesday's decline, the broader market did not fully recover its opening-week loss. Compared with the August 31 close of 2,448.7, the Overall Index finished the week approximately 0.18% lower. In contrast, the Local Index increased from 852.9 to 853.9, finishing approximately 0.12% higher.

For NAX30, the week's underlying market structure therefore tells two distinct stories: early weakness concentrated among heavyweight and dual-listed securities, followed by a sustained recovery that broadened as the week progressed. Domestic-market participation remained comparatively stable throughout the period and ultimately finished the week stronger.

About NAX30

Founded by Namibia 30 Index in February 2026, Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) is a rules-based, blockchain-native benchmark layer referencing 30 selected companies listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), providing a composite measure of market performance, where rising levels indicate improving confidence and declines signal weakening performance.

Follow and track NAX30: https://nax30.io

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.

02/09/2026

Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) Market Closing Summary | 2 September 2026

The Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) closed Wednesday under a Broad-Based Consolidation regime, as both the broader and domestic market segments moved modestly lower during a subdued trading session.

Closing Market Snapshot

• FTSE NSX Overall Index: 2,423.5 | -0.17%
• FTSE NSX Local Index: 852.8 | -0.03%
• NAX30 Market Regime: Broad-Based Consolidation

The FTSE NSX Overall declined 4.1 points from Tuesday’s 2,427.6 close to 2,423.5, representing a decline of 0.17%. The index opened at 2,428.5, traded between 2,422.0 and 2,428.5 during the session, and ultimately finished modestly lower.

The Local Index also edged lower, closing at 852.8 from Tuesday’s 853.1, representing a decline of approximately 0.03%. The index traded between 852.6 and 854.6 during the session, indicating relatively contained movement across Namibia’s domestic-market segment.

The approximately 0.14 percentage-point performance spread between the Overall and Local indices, together with both indices moving in the same direction, confirms a Broad-Based Consolidation regime rather than the Strong Divergence conditions recorded during the previous two trading sessions.

For NAX30, today’s session represents a moderation in market weakness. After two consecutive sessions in which declines in heavyweight and dual-listed equities contrasted sharply with resilient domestic-market performance, Wednesday produced a more balanced market structure, with relatively modest weakness across both segments.

About NAX30

Founded and developed by Simon Kapenda in February 2026, Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) is a rules-based, blockchain-native benchmark layer referencing 30 selected companies listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), providing a composite measure of market performance, where rising levels indicate improving confidence and declines signal weakening performance.

Follow and track NAX30: https://nax30.io

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.

02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

We're excited to introduce the NAX30 Market Widget, a new and simple way to bring Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) market data directly to websites and digital platforms.

Website owners, financial platforms, investment portals, business publications, market-data pages, blogs and other digital publishers can now embed NAX30 directly on their websites and display the latest published Namibia 30 Index benchmark level, point movement and percentage change.

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NAX30 10,824.12 ▲ +93.79 (+0.87%) Data by NAX30

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Simply select the preferred appearance and size, copy the generated embed code, and paste it into your website.

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About NAX30

Founded in February 2026, Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) is a rules-based, blockchain-native benchmark layer referencing 30 selected companies listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), providing a composite measure of market performance, where rising levels indicate improving confidence and declines signal weakening performance.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice.

01/09/2026

Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) Market Closing Summary | 1 September 2026

The Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) closed Tuesday under a Strong Divergence regime, as renewed weakness among heavyweight and dual-listed equities weighed on the broader market while the domestic market remained resilient.

Closing Market Snapshot

• FTSE NSX Overall Index: 2,427.6 | -0.86%
• FTSE NSX Local Index: 853.1 | +0.02%
• NAX30 Market Regime: Strong Divergence

The FTSE NSX Overall declined 21.1 points from Monday’s 2,448.7 close to 2,427.6, representing a decline of 0.86%. The index traded as high as 2,450.7 during the session before weakening and closing at its session low of 2,427.6, indicating that selling pressure intensified toward the close.

The Local Index, meanwhile, edged higher to 853.1 from 852.9, gaining approximately 0.02%. The Local traded between 852.7 and 853.9 during the session, maintaining the resilience that has characterized Namibia’s domestic-market segment despite weakness in the broader market.

The approximately 0.88 percentage-point performance divergence between the Overall and Local indices confirms that Tuesday’s weakness was concentrated primarily among heavyweight and dual-listed constituents rather than representing broad-based deterioration across Namibia’s domestic equity market.

For NAX30, today’s session represents a continuation of the divergent market structure seen on Monday. The FTSE NSX Overall has now declined for a second consecutive session following Friday’s strong rally, while the Local Index has remained positive, providing a comparatively stable domestic-market foundation beneath the broader-market weakness.

About NAX30

Founded by Simon Kapenda in February 2026, Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) is a rules-based, blockchain-native benchmark layer referencing 30 selected companies listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), providing a composite measure of market performance, where rising levels indicate improving confidence and declines signal weakening performance.

Follow and track NAX30: https://nax30.io

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.

31/08/2026

Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) Market Closing Summary | August 31, 2026

The Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) closed lower on Monday at 10,798.60, declining 67.05 points, or 0.62%, as Namibia’s equity market began the week with a strongly divergent session.

The FTSE NSX Overall Index closed at 2,448.7, down 1.12%, reversing Friday’s strong advance. In contrast, the FTSE NSX Local Index closed at 852.9, up approximately 0.03%, demonstrating continued resilience among locally listed shares.

NAX30’s 0.62% decline was therefore materially less severe than the 1.12% decline in the FTSE NSX Overall Index. Combined with the positive Local Index performance, this indicates that Monday’s weakness was concentrated primarily among heavyweight and dual-listed securities rather than representing broad-based weakness across Namibia’s domestic equity market.

The approximately 1.15 percentage-point divergence between the FTSE NSX Overall and Local indices supports a strong-divergence closing regime, characterized by heavyweight-led weakness alongside resilient domestic-market participation.

Friday’s strong broader-market rally did not carry through into Monday. However, the Local Index remaining positive provides an important counterbalance to the headline decline and suggests that underlying domestic-market participation remained comparatively stable.

NAX30 Closing Level: 10,798.60
Daily Change: -67.05 points (-0.62%)

About NAX30

Founded by Simon Kapenda in February 2026, Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) is a rules-based, blockchain-native benchmark layer referencing 30 selected companies listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), providing a composite measure of market performance, where rising levels indicate improving confidence and declines signal weakening performance.

Follow and track NAX30: https://nax30.io

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.

27/08/2026

Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) Market Closing Summary | 27 August 2026

The Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) closed Thursday against a positive broader-market backdrop, with the FTSE NSX Overall Index advancing while domestic equities remained essentially stable.

Market Closing Snapshot

- FTSE NSX Overall Index: 2,457.4, up 0.18%
- Previous close: 2,453.1
- Intraday high: 2,459.4
- Intraday low: 2,450.0
- FTSE NSX Local Index: 852.0, up 0.01%
- NAX30 Market Structure: Heavyweight-led strength with stable domestic participation

Today's FTSE data show the Overall Index extending its recovery following Wednesday's 0.44% decline, closing 4.3 points higher at 2,457.4. The Local Index remained exceptionally stable, edging from 851.9 to 852.0.

The market structure therefore points to selective strength among heavyweight and dual-listed securities rather than a broad domestic-market rally.

Importantly, today's dated FTSE data also resolve the timing problem encountered with delayed NSX website observations. The FTSE historical series explicitly identifies 27 August at 2,457.4 for the Overall and 852.0 for the Local, allowing today's NAX30 assessment to be anchored to the correct trading session.

FTSE Russell describes the Overall and Local indices as complementary measures covering the major capital and industry segments of the Namibian market.

About NAX30

Founded by Simon Kapenda in February 2026, Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) is a rules-based, blockchain-native benchmark layer referencing 30 selected companies listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), providing a composite measure of market performance, where rising levels indicate improving confidence and declines signal weakening performance.

Follow and track NAX30: https://nax30.io

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.

Today, we honor Namibia’s heroes—their courage, sacrifice and enduring legacy.Happy Heroes’ Day, Namibia. 🇳🇦
26/08/2026

Today, we honor Namibia’s heroes—their courage, sacrifice and enduring legacy.

Happy Heroes’ Day, Namibia. 🇳🇦

Yesterday, the Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) closed higher at 10,824.12, gaining 93.79 points, or 0.87%, from the previous tr...
26/08/2026

Yesterday, the Namibia 30 Index (NAX30) closed higher at 10,824.12, gaining 93.79 points, or 0.87%, from the previous trading day.

NAX30 is not publishing a new market close today because Namibia’s financial markets are closed in observance of Heroes’ Day, a public holiday commemorated across the country.

Market publication will resume on the next trading day.

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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.

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