South Africa’s biggest lender has delivered a sobering update for the economy, but a surprisingly upbeat one for its shareholders. Standard Bank’s latest interim results came...
South Africans Feel the Pinch as June Inflation Ticks Up to 3% A loaf of bread. A bottle of wine. A monthly water bill. It’s the...
Ten years ago, R500 felt like something. Today, it feels like a joke. If you walked into a supermarket in 2015 with a crisp R500 note,...
A new conflict flashpoint is sending tremors across global markets and South Africans may soon feel it directly at the petrol pump. From geopolitical strike to...
Low inflation gives South Africa breathing room, but global conflict could steal the relief. For months, South Africans have been hoping that relief at the tills...
A stronger rand is giving South Africans a much-needed break at the petrol pump. But behind the scenes, the economy’s engine is sputtering. Just as South...
Despite low inflation, the Reserve Bank keeps interest rates high—and business confidence flat For South African entrepreneurs, homeowners, and investors, the recent 25 basis point interest...
When the cost of living climbs higher than your paycheck, even a small break can feel like a lifeline. This week, South Africa’s debt-laden households finally...
Next week, all eyes will be on the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) as its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) convenes to decide whether to keep interest...
South Africa’s economy showed signs of strain in April 2025, with the latest BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) revealing a dip to its lowest level this...