JSE ends flat as Nedbank keeps 2026 guidance intact

The JSE All Share rose 0.04% to 110271.44, while the Top 40 slipped 0.06% to 101834.31. Nedbank kept its 2026 earnings outlook and said it remains on track to meet full-year guidance, even as it cut its GDP growth forecast amid geopolitical tensions, according to IOL and Business Day. Regionally, Nedbank's takeover of NCBA cleared 2 regulatory hurdles at COMESA and EACCA, reports Billionaires.Africa, while Tharisa secured a $45 million facility from Nedbank to support underground mining, according to Vox Markets. Absa plans to raise its stake in its Kenya unit, CNBC Africa reported, while Prosus published annual results on June 29 and Naspers announced a distribution, virtual AGM notice and dividend, according to JSE filings.