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SARB governor Lesetja Kganyago calls for innovative tech solutions to enhance financial trust
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago emphasises the need for scalable, cross-border technology solutions at the G20 TechSprint 2025, highlighting the importance of trust and integrity in financial systems for enhancing global financial inclusion.
Everything we know about the repo rate decision
Explore the implications of the South African Reserve Bank's latest repo rate decision and what it means for the economy.
SA's G20 Finance Track faces global challenges as leaders seek common ground
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana navigates complex global divisions at the G20 finance track meeting in Cape Town, achieving progress on work programmes despite geopolitical tensions preventing full consensus.
South African Reserve Bank warns of economic shock amid VAT increase debates
VAT is seen as a regressive tax that disproportionally negatively affects the poor.
Lesetja Kganyago warns of global economic fragmentation due to Trump’s policies
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warns that Trump's aggressive trade policies are creating dangerous economic uncertainty, with potential ripple effects for emerging markets like South Africa.
S&P Global warns SARB could slow interest rate cuts amid US policy shifts
Elijah Oliveros-Rosen, S&P chief economist for emerging markets, said they were now expecting just one 25 basis points rate cut from the US Federal Reserve this year.
Governor Kganyago warns against the rise of populism and its threat to central banks
In his speech, Kganyago warned that populist leaders undermine essential institutions, and he called for proactive measures from global leaders to protect these institutions.
Eager eyes turn to Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address as economists weigh in
The stage is set for Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address, where hopes and expectations collide with the harsh realities of South Africa’s economic landscape.
Trump vs Powell: Who will win? Gold emerges as haven in an uncertain financial world
As Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell defies President Trump's demands for rate cuts, global markets face uncertainty. With gold prices reaching historic highs and South Africa's monetary policy shifting, investors navigate through complex economic waters.
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 rates will drop by 0. 25%.
South African interest rate cut: your monthly savings explained
For every million rand that you owe on a home loan for example, your repayments have reduced by around R500 since September last year.
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 0. 25% bringing much-needed relief to South Africans
The South African Reserve Bank has announced a 25 basis point cut in the interest rate, marking the third consecutive reduction as the country navigates economic challenges.
SA Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by 0. 25%
This comes after the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted for a 25BPS cut today, which translates to a 0. 25% cut in the repurchase rate (repo rate).
Gold prices hold steady as Federal Reserve maintains interest rates
Higher interest rates dampen non-yielding bullion's appeal.
From dealmaking to youth: what should be on SA’s to do list?
As South Africa enters 2025 with renewed confidence at Davos, this analysis explores the nation's key challenges and opportunities - from investment prospects and cryptocurrency adoption to Transnet's recovery and youth unemployment.
Consumers wait with hope for interest rate cut later this week
SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago will on Thursday announce the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision on interest rates in the country.
Lesetja Kganyago elected Chancellor of Stellenbosch University
An electoral college consisting of all members of the SU Council and the executive committee of the Senate met to elect the institution’s 16th Chancellor. Kganyago received an honorary doctorate from SU in 2018 and was viewed as one of the finest public-policy minds in the country. In December 2020, Nelson Mandela University also conferred upon him an honorary Doctorate of Commerce
Slowing gains in the cost-of-living point to a rate cut next week
On Tuesday, Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop said that inflation for December was anticipated to come in at close to 3% year-on-year.
‘Closer to 2%!’ Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago tells WEF South Africa’s economic outlook is improving
SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago highlights improving economic sentiment in South Africa while addressing inflation concerns and the potential for GDP growth.
Bitcoin could hit R2. 7 million in 2025, thanks to Trump - Cryptocurrency expert
Cryptocurrency expert Nigel Green predicts Bitcoin could soar to R2. 7 million by mid-2025, while SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago raises concerns about creating a Bitcoin reserve.
Consumers brace for impact as South African Reserve Bank prepares to announce interest rates decision
Consumers in South Africa are anxiously awaiting the Monetary Policy Committee's decision on interest rates, with rising fuel prices and inflation adding to their financial burdens.
South Africa prepares for interest rate cut amid uncertainty from Trump’s presidency
Roets said that Bloomberg Economics suggests we may see a 50-basis-point reduction by March.
SARB poised for further interest rate cuts amid low inflation pressure
The sharp decline in food prices managed to offset the 0. 9% month-on-month increase in fuel prices in November.
The true cost of borrowing: South Africans are losing their homes due to high interest rates
South Africans are facing increasing financial pressure as high interest rates lead to home losses. This article explores the implications of the South African Reserve Bank's policies and the urgent need for rate cuts
‘The repo rate cut: what does the MPC know that we don’t?’ asks Chris Harmse
The identified risks worrying the MPC itself are cost inflation factors and by not lowering the repo rate with magnitudes of 0. 5% it will do the consumer even more harm, says the author.