The CitizenReserve Bank warned it might drive unemployment after hiking rates
Higher interest rates will put pressure on businesses' cash flow.
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The CitizenThe CitizenAfrican Bank CEO appoints new executives and accelerates retrenchments of 1 200 workers
The lender says it is looking to cut costs.
The CitizenReserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns municipal dysfunction holds back economic growth
Governor Lesetja Kganyago noted households are suffering.
The CitizenStandard Bank says Middle East conflict, inflation weigh on client confidence
High interest rates also did the bank no favours, as it recorded 'moderate growth' in its home loan portfolio.
The CitizenReserve Bank’s early hike may curb need for sharper tightening
Rate path hinges on a ceasefire in the Middle East and how quickly oil prices come down, economists say.
The CitizenReserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns the future remains uncertain
Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned the ongoing Middle East war could interrupt the country's growth recovery.
The CitizenStandard Bank sees brighter future for SA economy – but these issues need to be addressed first
Political fragmentation remains a concern in South Africa
The CitizenReserve Bank keeps repo rate unchanged, warns of geopolitical risk
While most economists said that the repo rate was too difficult to call, the MPC made the decision not to cut or increase.
The CitizenWorld Bank slightly raises economic growth forecast for SA
The 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 CitizenReserve Bank ordered to freeze vape shop owner’s bank accounts over R40m claim
Former business associate claims Muhammad Karolia is a fraudster with a gambling problem.
The CitizenReserve Bank fines forex dealer R162 500 for Fica violations
Foreign exchange dealers must all make sure that they comply with Fica to ensure criminals do not use them to launder money or fund terrorism.