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FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index released on Tuesday declined by three index points to 40 in 3Q2026.
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FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index falls to 40 in third quarter

The FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index fell three points to 40 in the third quarter of 2026 as activity growth, profitability and tender conditions weakened, although order books and…

  • Yogashen Pillay
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South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago.
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Watch: Sarb Governor Lesetja Kganyago announces September interest-rate decision

SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago is due to announce the MPC’s September decision on South Africa’s 7% policy rate, after economists differed over a 25-basis-point hike or a hold.

  • Ashley Lechman
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