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...
With South Africa’s consumer inflation falling to 2.7% in March 2025—the lowest since 2020—hopes are rising that the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) could cut interest...
South Africa’s small businesses are in a delicate dance with global uncertainty. Since US President Donald Trump reinstated trade tariffs on 2 April, local SMEs have...
In an unexpected twist of global economics, South African consumers may soon enjoy cheaper iPhones than Americans. This comes in the wake of US President Donald...
In a significant development for South African motorists, fuel prices will see a substantial decrease in April, with petrol prices dropping by as much as 88...
According to the latest Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) from Stats SA, the average salary in the formal non-agricultural sector reached R28,231 in Q4 2024, marking a 5.3% year-on-year increase. Though slightly...