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Economy

BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | Fuel prices are likely to rise again as the conflict in the Middle East affects supply

South Africa’s Economic Pulse: Fuel Prices, Manufacturing Signals and Policy Outlook Following the Reserve Bank’s recent rate hike, market...
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Households are bracing for pain as the Reserve Bank sharply cuts inflation

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...

Ndabeni is betting on small businesses to deliver on South Africa’s democratic promise

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...

Banking giants dominate the 20th African Banker Awards

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...

Net salaries are falling to their lowest level in two years due to inflation and war

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,...

Irregular water supplies pose a growing risk to South Africa’s mining sector

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...

The Reserve Bank’s leading indicator signals an uptick in economic activity

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 %...

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