South African interest rate cut: your monthly savings explained
For every million rand that you owe on a home loan for example, your repayments have reduced by around R500 since September ...
Africa floats critical minerals-backed currency plan as new 'gold standard'
Africa's development bank is proposing a new 'gold standard' style currency arrangement backed by critical minerals such as ...
South Africa’s debt has skyrocketed – new rules are needed to manage it
South Africa needs a credible plan to stabilise and reduce debt or it risks economic stagnation and financial instability.
Interest rate cut: a lifeline for South African consumers struggling with debt
The interest rate cut has been decision has been hailed as a timely lifeline for consumers grappling with debt.
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South Africa: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for South Africa
A new Government of National Unity (GNU) has been in place since June 2024, which the markets have welcomed. The GNU faces difficult challenges: declining GDP per capita, high unemployment, poverty ...
Benjamin Netanyahu wants to end a two-state solution for Israel and Palestinians. How will Donald Trump respond?
As Donald Trump reshapes America's relationship with Israel — from appointing right wing candidates as ambassadors to Israel and the UN and overturning sanctions on violent Jewish settlers — can the ...