South African Consumers Feel the Pinch as Reserve Bank Raises Rates Amid Rising Inflation
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) lifted its benchmark repurchase rate...
Introduction
When Stella Ndabeni, Minister of Small Business Development, rose to speak on Budget Vote 36 in Parliament, she chose a different opening line. Instead...
African Banker Awards 2026 Highlight a Maturing, Resilient Financial Sector
The 20th edition of the African Banker Awards took place on the evening of 12 November 2026...
South African Wages Slip Amid Rising Inflation and Economic Uncertainty
In April 2026, South Africa’s average nominal net salary fell for the second consecutive month,...
Water Security Challenges Threaten South Africa's Mining Growth
South Africa’s mining industry, a cornerstone of the national economy, is confronting mounting water‑security risks that could...
South African Leading Business Cycle Indicator Shows Signs of Expansion
The South African Reserve Bank’s leading composite business cycle indicator climbed 7.5 % year‑on‑year and 2.4 %...