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South Africa’s economy expanded by a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025
AGRICULTURE AND DROUGHT

South Africa’s economy shrinks by 0.3% in the third quarter

Economists incorrectly predicted a slight uptick in GDP

  • Anathi Madubela
2 min read
Economists widely expect the South African Reserve Bank’s monetary policy committee to once again hold the interest rate at 8.25% when it concludes its meeting on Thursday.
APRIL

Reserve Bank may hike interest rates by 50 bps on Thursday

This week a spotlight is shone on a potential interest rate hike, inflation statistics and retail trade sales

  • Anathi Madubela
3 min read