BusinessTech2d
Interest rate nightmare for South Africa
Interest rate expectations are flooded with uncertainty at the moment—and the VAT hike debate is adding more turbulence to ...
Moneyweb5h
FirstRand profit jumps 10% as fee growth dulls rate-cut impact
FirstRand is still sitting on excess funds, with its tier-one capital ratio at 14.5%. It has exceeded the board-approved ...
BusinessTech8d
Another good sign for interest rates in South Africa
Despite the latest inflation figures showing an increase, it still remains at the bottom end of the SARB’s target range.
Moneyweb2d
Consumer boost likely saved SA economy from recession
The '2024 figures seem glaring because of the absence of this momentum. But progress is underway, albeit slowly.' ...
SA economic recovery requires spending cuts, not VAT hikes, says economist Nicky Weimar
Nedbank's chief economist Nicky Weimar outlines a pragmatic approach to South Africa's economic challenges, advocating for ...
The Citizen1mon
Interest rate cut marks new era
Ultimately, South African growth, which is on an uptrend, will rely heavily on structural reform implementation. In light of this, while the interest rate cut is a positive development ...
The Mail & Guardian29d
South African consumers are getting poorer
South African consumers have 42% less spending power than they did nine years ago, because salary increases have failed to keep up with the rising cost of living.
Mmegi10d
Lowering of the inflation target could damage SA’s growth prospects
The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) recent push to lower the country’s inflation target has sparked an important debate ...
Black Enterprise1mon
South African Official Matches Trump’s Energy By Threatening To Cut Minerals Off From U.S.
That's called matching energy.... South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe is stunting on President Donald Trump’s threats to cut off funding to South Africa ...