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This week Statistics SA released the February year-on-year inflation figures and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided to maintain the repo rate at its current 7.5%. Accordingly, the prime lending rate remains 11%.On the interest rate decision, law firm STBB commented: “This comes after three consecutive rate cuts, beginning…

South African consumers receeived no relief from the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) on Thursday after the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) voted on keeping the repurchase rate in the country unchanged. Sarb governor, Lesetja Kganyago said that four members preferred this action, while two favoured a cut of 25 basis…

South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor, Lesetja Kganyago, on Thursday announced the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision on the repurchase rate (repo rate) in the country. Kganyago said that interest rates in South Africa will remain unchanged. This means the repo rate will remain at 7.5% while the prime lending…

South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) governor, Lesetja Kganyago, announces the central bank's Monetary Policy Committee's (MPC) decision on the repurchase rate (repo rate) in the country. Ahead of the governor's announcement it was widely predicted by economists and analysts that the Sarb would be keeping the rate unchanged. In the US, the…

By Nishtha Bhoola As South Africa braces for the 2025 budget announcement, all eyes are on the evolving tax With recent Trust amendments targeting the flow-through principle for resident beneficiaries, National Treasury is now turning its focus to the complexities involving non-residents. This year, trusts may find themselves at a…

Dr Armand Bam Human Rights Day is not just a historical marker it is a mirror held up to our present reality as South Africans. It forces us to take a good look at ourselves and ask whether we are truly honouring the sacrifices made for freedom, justice, and equality. This…

By Dr Thulasizwe MkhabelaSouth Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a crossroads. Whilst the country boasts one of the most industrialised seed industries on the continent, it remains inaccessible to a significant portion of smallholder farmers. A recent policy gap analysis by the Agricultural Research Council and the Food, Agriculture and…

By Charlie Molepo – President: Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) South African Library Week (SALW) is an annual, week-long event hosted by the Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA) - in partnership with the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture; Makhado Municipality; EBSCO; Ndende Technologies; Sabinet;…

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has decided to keep the federal funds target range unchanged at 4.25% - 4.50%, in a move that analysts had largely anticipated. This decision comes after a strong overall performance from the US economy, which the FOMC acknowledged has made significant strides toward its…

By Stuart PodmoreForecasting economic and market variables is inherently difficult, with research suggesting that only 23% of professional forecasts prove accurate. Add in US policy uncertainty – President Trump signed a flurry of executive orders on his first day in office – and the outlook for the global economy is…