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Chief economist says inflation matters more to SARB than economic growth
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (785+ words) Home » Business & Finance » Economics » Chief economist says inflation matters more to SARB than economic growth What metric does the South African Reserve Bank use to set interest rates? Investec’s chief economist explains. South Africans are waiting with bated breath for…...
Investec economist warns consumers to "brace" for interest rate hike
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (882+ words) Home » Business & Finance » Investec economist warns consumers to “brace” for interest rate hike South Africans should prepare for another interest rate hike in July, according to a recent warning from Investec’s chief economist. Investec’s Chief Economist, Annabel Bishop, made several…...
South African PayInc Economic Index eases in June
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (462+ words) Home » Business & Finance » South African PayInc Economic Index eases in June The South African PayInc Economic Index (PEI) eases in June due to higher inflation. This is a preliminary estimate as the official consumer and producer inflation data will only…...
June bulk exports fell by 1.2%
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (440+ words) Home » Business & Finance » June bulk exports fell by 1.2% In the first half of 2026, the increase slowed to 8.0% to 90.127 Mt. June South African bulk exports fell by 1.2% year-on-year to 14.411 million tons (Mt). This was the second consecutive month of year ago…...
Buying a home in South Africa: Here's why experts say don't delay
1+ week, 2+ day ago (560+ words) Home » Lifestyle » Property » Buying a home in South Africa: Here’s why experts say don’t delay If homeownership is one of your long-term goals, waiting too long to enter the property market could end up costing you more. According to Samuel…...
South African Policy Uncertainty Index at record worst level
1+ week, 6+ day ago (655+ words) Home » Business & Finance » South African Policy Uncertainty Index at record worst level The South African Policy Uncertainty Index (PUI) reached a record worst level in the second quarter 2026. The North West University Business School PUI worsened to 81.9 in the second…...
Unemployment data: 431 000 jobs lost in 3 years
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (612+ words) The South African - Do Not Process My Personal Information The recent unemployment data has been bleak. But beneath the headline is a more sombre reality: 431 000 jobs lost in less than three years. Those who remain employed, have higher salaries to…...
South African PMI slips in June
2+ week, 1+ day ago (596+ words) Home » Business & Finance » South African PMI slips in June The South African manufacturing purchasing manager’s index (PMI) slipped to 47.3 in June from 50.8 in May. The April 2026 reading of 52.6 was the first time since September 2025 that the Bureau for Economic Research…...
SARB leading indicator down monthly 1.8%
3+ week, 2+ day ago (496+ words) Home » Business & Finance » SARB leading indicator down monthly 1.8% The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) leading indicator was down a monthly 1.8% in April 2026. Despite the monthly drop, the indicator was up 4.1% year-on-year. The SARB leading indicator has been on a rising…...
Another $1 billion from the BRICS New Development Bank
3+ week, 6+ day ago (648+ words) Home » Business & Finance » Another $1 billion from the BRICS New Development Bank South Africa secures a $1 billion NDB loan to upgrade infrastructure across its eight metros. South Africa is set to receive a $1 billion (R16 billion) loan from the BRICS New Development…...