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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
4 min read
Consumers face mounting pressure.
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GDP contraction puts pressure on South African consumers

South Africa’s latest economic number tells a bigger story.

  • Ashley Lechman
5 min read
The South African rand continues its impressive rally, trading at R15.92 against the US dollar, as international oil prices decline. With crucial economic data from the US on the horizon, experts weigh in on the implications for the rand and the broader market.
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Market optimism rises as South African rand trades at R15.92 against the dollar

The South African rand continues its impressive rally, trading at R15.92 against the US dollar, as international oil prices decline. With crucial economic data from the US on the…

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read