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monetary policy

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.

Business
Nicola Mawson|Published

MTBPS: Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement spells disaster for South Africa’s struggling economy

This is the time for progressive forces to come together and fight against a privatisation agenda that seeks to place state-owned entities in direct competition with a private sector that is solely interested in profit, says the writer.

News Politics Opinion
Opinion|Published

Mixed reactions from political parties and unions as inflation falls to 3. 8%

Inflation in South Africa falls to 3. 8%, sparking debate among political parties over the effectiveness of monetary policy and economic strategy.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

EFF celebrates revival of SA Reserve Bank Nationalisation Bill, pledges public support

“We urge all progressive stakeholders to prepare their submissions. Progressive stakeholders who require assistance with their submissions or oral presentations are encouraged to contact the EFF,” said Mathys.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Suspect accused of R3. 7 million fraud after impersonating bank account holder appears in court

When asked to prove his identify, the suspect said that his fingerprints were damaged, which raised suspicion.

News Crime and Courts
Wendy Dondolo|Published

De-dollarisation unstoppable, BRICS cooperation fostering multi-polar currency world

As a global movement to reduce reliance on the dollar-centric financial system emerges, what can the BRICS nations offer in the establishment of a multi-polar currency system?

News Politics Opinion
Supplied|Published

Winners of the 2022 JSE Investment Challenge outperform all-share index by impressive margins

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has announced 2022 Investment Challenge winners.

Business Report Partnered
Brandstories|Published

BREAKING: Sarb hits SA consumers with another interest rates hike

The South African Reserve Bank has increased the repurchase rate for a fourth successive time by 50 basis points to 4. 75 percent as runaway inflation continues depreciating the rand

Business Report Economy
Siphelele Dludla|Published