South Africa inflation ticks up but rate cut still seen next week
South Africa's headline consumer inflation rose to 3.0% year on year in December from 2.9% in November , data from the ...
Slow pace of rate cuts perpetuating debt trap that millions of South Africans find themselves in
SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago on Thursday announced that the central bank will cut the repo rate by 25 basis points, meaning ...
South Africa producer inflation at 0.7% y/y in December
South Africa's producer inflation was at 0.7% year on year in December from -0.1% in November, statistics agency data showed ...
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Inflation eases to 4.4% in South Africa, marking the lowest rate since 2020
StatsSA has announced that inflation ... is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions of readers breaking news and updates on Politics, Current Affairs ...
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Will lower interest rates drive buy-to-let investment in South Africa?
Despite economic headwinds and high inflation, South Africa’s rental market showed ... Smee highlights one potential drawback of the current climate for tenants, saying: “For those who own ...
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The rise of cryptocurrencies in Africa
By Harold Kwabena FEARON and Dennis AKWABOAH Cryptocurrencies and digital assets in general have become a transformative force across the globe, reshaping traditional financial systems and introducing ...
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Reserve Bank cuts repo rate but no promises for rest of 2025
Economists expected the Reserve Bank to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points at its first meeting of the year.
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South Africa’s repo rate: potential 25-basis point interest rate cut ahead as inflation remains low
With inflation inching up to 3% last December, financiers are anticipating a 25-basis point interest rate cut this Thursday.
New calls to increase State Pension for half a million people not due pay rise in April
Under the earnings growth element of the Triple Lock (4.1%), people on the full New State Pension will see payments rise by ...
South Africa's debt has skyrocketed - new rules are needed to manage it
South Africa needs a credible plan to stabilise and reduce debt or it risks economic stagnation and financial instability ...
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Rising costs, inflation prompt telecom tariff hike — Minister
“Rising inflation and operational costs are the reasons for the recent tariff increase,” the minister said. He also pointed out that, apart from South Africa, and possibly Egypt and ...