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SA’s central bank goes digital — but can it swipe right on the informal economy?
South Africa’s central bank is pushing a major move toward digital payments, even though current systems fall short for ...
SA Reserve Bank's modest interest rate cut comes under criticism from property sector
Property sector leaders criticise SARB's 25 basis point interest rate cut, arguing it fails to provide the necessary stimulus ...
The Citizen7h
Weekly economic wrap: the bleak picture of SA’s GDP
Even the Reserve Bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, echoed the bleak picture, calling the GDP data 'not a pretty picture'.
The Mail & Guardian11d
Reserve Bank likely to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday
Despite the global environment becoming less tense since the March meeting, the central bank will remain cautious, economists ...
News243d
SA could see R870bn in debt savings with a new inflation target
A Reserve Bank research document says a lower inflation target coupled with a revised borrowing strategy could save the ...
Moneyweb1d
SA’s 10-year bond yield drops to lowest since 2022
Bonds have rallied since Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented the revised budget to lawmakers last month.
Judge highlights flaws in urgent application process against Reserve Bank
In a landmark ruling, a judge criticises the improper service of an urgent application against the SA Reserve Bank, ...
The Mail & Guardian3d
SA economy grows marginally by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025
South Africa’s economy expanded by a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025, largely driven by the agriculture sector, ...
Independent Online3d
SA Reserve Bank's modest interest rate cut comes under criticism from property sector
The South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) latest interest rate decision ... Kriek warned of the risks involved in implementing it now. “The SA economy is a very frail patient at the moment and ...