South Africans are saying goodbye to cash—and fast. Over the past few years, the country has seen a marked decline in cash use, with more people...
In a world that’s rapidly embracing digital payments, South Africa stands apart. Despite the sharp rise in digitisation, most South Africans still prefer cash — and...
A significant legal dispute has emerged between the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and Ibex (formerly Steinhoff), centered on the SARB’s actions regarding Ibex’s foreign debt...
South Africans may have a rare reason to smile amid global economic uncertainty. According to South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago, inflation in the...
South African inflation has unexpectedly dropped to 2.7% in March 2025, providing much-needed relief to consumers and raising optimism for a potential interest rate cut. This...
With Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs now in full effect, and recession fears mounting in the United States, economists are warning that interest rate cuts in South...
As South Africa’s digital payment systems evolve at lightning speed, so too do the security threats lurking beneath them. Standard Bank has issued a critical warning...
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...
South African borrowers hoping for a reduction in interest rates may be disappointed this week, as rising inflation expectations provide the central bank with another reason...