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The CitizenIt is not only research that shows that more people cannot afford to feed their families a nutritious diet. Low-income consumers see food disappear from their plates every day.
The CitizenIs it important to have a prime rate if banks can use their discretion about the risk you pose by offering a lending rate lower the prime rate?
The CitizenAlthough a cut in the repo rate would not put thousands in consumers’ pockets, it would help them get through the month
The CitizenThe Reserve Bank usually follows the US Fed’s decision on the repo rate. The Fed opted to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday.
The CitizenWhile most economists said that the repo rate was too difficult to call, the MPC made the decision not to cut or increase.
The CitizenThe repo rate is not expected to decrease too often now that the Reserve Bank has decided to anchor inflation at 3%.
The CitizenMay also explore ways to address the dominance of imported vehicles.
The CitizenEconomists say there is really no reason for the Reserve Bank not to cut the repo rate on Thursday thanks to all the positive indicators.
The CitizenYou have to see where you can pay as little tax as possible though donation exemption, retirement annuity contributions and tax-free savings.
The CitizenMore than 60 heads of state attended the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in 2026, with the theme A Spirit of Dialogue.
The CitizenSummit set to be hosted in either Johannesburg or Cape Town.
The CitizenPower FM says it has entered into an arrangement with Sars.
The CitizenNedbank has given multiple reasons why it considers the Kenyan market a good fit.
The CitizenNorthern Cape is the only province in the country that has not reported a case.
The CitizenBusiness and government elites have been in Davos this week sharing ideas and prompting South Africa as an investment destination.
The CitizenStatistics SA announced this morning that South Africa's inflation rate moved sideways in the second half of 2025.
The CitizenAlthough it is hovering slightly above the new inflation target of 3%, inflation in December gives some hope for the economy
The CitizenTau explained that not all exports to the US are subject to the same tariffs and some are not subject to any.
The CitizenThe new bill for preventing money laundering and terrorism financing follows on the Financial Action Task Force taking South Africa off the greylist recently
The CitizenGeoeconomic confrontation was highest on the list of World Economic Forum global risks, but five issue in South Africa need addressing.
The CitizenThe numbers show that the illicit cigarette economy exploded from one-third to three-quarters of the cigarette market since 2019.
The CitizenAnd has been underperforming average global growth for 15 years.
The CitizenNational Treasury has allocated a total of R2.2 billion to refund Ithala customers.
The CitizenEconomy has to do better to improve job creation – analyst.
The CitizenCountries and big investors run for gold during uncertain times and volatile geopolitics, but where does the ordinary consumer go?
The CitizenSouth African banking customers have been paying a prime rate of the repo rate plus 3.5% since 2001. Is it time for a change?
The CitizenThe regional economy in Sub-Sahara Africa is forecast to expand by 4.3% in 2026, up from the World Bank's previous projection of 4.1% and an estimated 4.0% in 2025.
The CitizenThe closure of BAT threatens approximately 230 jobs in Lesedi Municipality.
The CitizenOpen letter to the taxman hits a nerve, confirming systemic flaws in tax administration.
The CitizenEconomists do not have much hope that South Africa will be included in Agoa this time, but the minister’s department is still trying.