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JSE Top 40 drops 3.5% as Absa targets 85% stake in Kenya unit

The JSE Top 40 fell 3.5007% to 104258.73 points on June 19, while the JSE All Share dropped 2.9424% to 112610.79 points. Absa Group offered R3.93 billion, or $238.6 million, to raise its stake in its Kenyan unit to 85%, according to Moneyweb and The Africa Report. On the corporate front, Naspers issued a trading statement and Datatec announced a refinancing of Westcon International alongside a minority investment, according to JSE filings. The day's regulatory flow also included the listing of RLN181, an additional listing for the Satrix MSCI Emerging Markets Feeder, and notices covering ARM, RMB Holdings, Mr Price and BIACSA, according to market announcements.

Johannesburg Stock Exchange — Top 40 Falls 3.5% for June 15-19 Week as MTN, Capitec Defy Mining Selloff

The JSE Top 40 lost **3.5%** in the week ended June 19, 2026, dragged down by sharp declines in gold and platinum names, while MTN and Capitec generated more than **ZAR 8.1 billion** in turnover. Falling precious metals and a softer rand reshaped sector leadership.

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