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...
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is set to keep interest rates unchanged at 7.5% as it monitors global economic shifts, including the impact of US...
As the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) prepares to announce its interest rate decision this Thursday, property experts are urging a bold move: a 50 basis...
Standard Bank, South Africa’s largest bank by assets under management, has issued a warning to consumers and businesses: while the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is...
In his 2025 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a proposed incremental increase in South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) rate. The VAT rate will rise...