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Central banks’ contribution to climate change-related aims, and their role in the transition, depend on government policy
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The president did not violate any exchange control regulations, the central bank has found after a lengthy investigation
The trend of wealth departing our shores is severely discouraging and political and economic reform is needed to stem the tide
Governor Lesetja Kganyago’s obsession with imaginary ‘barbarians at the gate’ of the central bank, it is losing credibility in the eyes of the public
The Reserve Bank’s decision to hike or not to hike interest rates is most acutely felt in this segment of society, people who are first-time home or vehicle buyers and more often than not, credit card holders
The head of the central bank urged the government to stay committed to structural reforms, especially with regard to logistics and electricity
The country’s precarious growth means that, even as inflation cools, it is vulnerable to shocks
The government must invest in its people and infrastructure to stimulate the economy
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Most household lack access to adequate food to meet dietary needs for a healthy, active lifestyle
Consumer price inflation slowed to 7.6% year-on-year in August after hitting a 13-year high in July
Conference however notes strong concerns on the perceived lack of consistency in applying step aside
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Consumers, who have remained resilient despite South Africa’s economic woes over the past decade, are being squeezed on all fronts. What are the policy options? Or is it the same old, same old
Reserve Bank says depositors will still have access to money and the bank will be operational during the process
The South African Reserve Bank will probably remain hawkish as energy and food prices climb in the wake of Russian aggression
Economists against basic income support have warned that introducing it could hurt the GDP. Others point out that growth means little to the poor
Some party leaders say he left the office in total disarray, which paved the way for disaster
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The South African Reserve Bank governor believes the state has to spur growth, restore the country’s public finances and arrest debt to escape the economic slump
Current cases make it highly debatable whether those in the boardroom know what they’re doing
The banking sector will be in a vulnerable position if the national treasury does not stabilise its debt
Experts offer their advice about what Finance Minister Tito Mboweni should focus on in next week’s budget speech
An alleged string of lies about Mkhwebane’s meeting with the former president in her contentious R3.2-billion Absa report has the public protector in a legal wrangle
Repo rate drops to 3.5% as Reserve Bank predicts a 7.3% contraction in South Africa’s GDP
The use of cheques has fallen about 80% in the past decade as consumer habits shift and digital payments continue to gain traction
Choosing this path would create work for many while also building the infrastructure that the country needs
The Monetary Policy Committee has cut the repurchase rate by a further 50 basis points, after a two consecutive cuts of 100 basis points earlier this year
The government will have to consider the pros and cons of direct taxation, de facto taxation and debt as it negotiates the coronavirus economic crisis
A research institution says the government should guarantee small businesses’ debt in order to keep the sector that employs millions of South Africans afloat amid Covid-19
The central bank warns of the harmful effect of Covid-19 on the economy, while the treasury details more plans to ease the pain
Financial sector regulator turns its attention to fund’s board to probe its compliance with fiduciary duty requirements
The country’s economy grew by only 0.2% in 2019, after it experienced contractions in both the third and fourth quarter
Sona was a mixed bag but there were some meaningful announcements