South African Economy Registers Modest Growth in Third Quarter of 2025
South Africa’s real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5 percent in the third quarter of ...
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Standard Bank Becomes First African Bank to Offer China’s CIPS Services
In a landmark development for Africa China financial cooperation, Standard Bank has become the first African ...
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South African Reserve Bank Governor Cautions on Monetary Sovereignty Risks Linked to Stablecoin Proliferation
In a recent interview with CNBC Africa, South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago cautioned that ...
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South Africa’s Position as Africa’s Largest Economy Under Pressure
The economic trajectory of South Africa is facing heightened scrutiny following the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) ...
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South African Reserve Bank Sees Limited Economic Impact from US Tariffs
The South African Reserve Bank has stated that recently imposed United States tariffs on South African ...
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South Africa Confronts Potential 100,000 Job Losses as US Tariffs Take Hold
South Africa faces the risk of losing up to 100,000 jobs due to new 30% tariffs ...
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South African Reserve Bank Lowers Repo Rate to 7.25%
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has reduced its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points ...
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South African Reserve Bank Keeps Repo Rate at 7.5% as Inflation Remains Within Target Range
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced on Thursday that it will maintain the repo rate ...
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South African Trade Gains Momentum, Chamber Survey Reveals
South Africa’s trade sector is showing tentative signs of recovery, buoyed by a growing sense of ...
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Capitec Bank Fined $3.07 Million for Non-Compliance with FIC Act
Capitec Bank, one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions, has been fined R56.25 million (approximately $3.07 ...
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