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Source: © Festival Mall Woolworths has announced a first-of-its-kind benefits package designed to change the lives of thousands of its employees

Woolies announces a retail first: Life-changing benefits for thousands of employees

Source: Supplied. FNB chief executive officer, Harry Kellan.

FNB welcomes rate cut as timely boost for households, businesses

Source: Reuters. Rogan Ward/File Photo. South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago addresses the media during a press conference concluding the G20 finance meeting in Durban, South Africa, July 18, 2025.

South African central bank lowers inflation goal without minister's sign-offKopano Gumbi, Sfundo Parakozov and Alexander Winning

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decisionKatja Hamilton

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Prada Group posts strong first-half 2025 results despite global challenges

Source: Supplied. Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

National house-price inflation hits highest growth since 2007

Source: Supplied. FNB chief executive officer, Harry Kellan.

FNB welcomes rate cut as timely boost for households, businesses

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Source: Reuters. Rogan Ward/File Photo. South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago addresses the media during a press conference concluding the G20 finance meeting in Durban, South Africa, July 18, 2025.

South African central bank lowers inflation goal without minister's sign-off

By Kopano Gumbi, Sfundo Parakozov and Alexander Winning 1 day

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South African factory activity stable in January - Absa PMI

Anait Miridzhanian 1 Feb 2023

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South Africa's December budget surplus at R44.97bn

31 Jan 2023

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South Africa slides further down the 2022 CPI as global anti-corruption efforts flounder

31 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Economic uncertainty will bring a cautious spirit of optimism

Gordon Hooper 31 Jan 2023

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Analysis | Debate continues on the pace at which borrowing costs should again increase

Raymond Parsons 26 Jan 2023

Source: Wikipedia. Patrice Motsepe's TymeBank has launched an industry-first partnership with The Foschini Group (TFG).

TymeBank and The Foschini Group announce groundbreaking partnership

26 Jan 2023

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Average take-home pay at a low point

26 Jan 2023

Eskom's debt plan raises hopes for investors facing long wait for relief

Eskom's debt plan raises hopes for investors facing long wait for relief

Rachel Savage and Kopano Gumbi 26 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Lesetja Kganyago, the South African Reserve Bank governor.

Davos 2023: How much longer before the Reserve Bank rolls out retail digital currency?

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. David de Coning, Crossgate Technologies' chief executive officer.

Goodbye magstripe; hello EMV mobile... and paying for your coffee in crypto and gold

Katja Hamilton 24 Jan 2023

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S.Africa to call it a wrap on current hikes, last 50 bps on 26 Jan

23 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters. A general view shows Davos Congress Centre, the venue of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023, in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland, January 14, 2023.

Davos 2023: "The world is between orders - we don't know what is coming" - WEF president

Katja Hamilton 16 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters.

South African rand dives after president cancels Davos trip over energy crisis

16 Jan 2023

Ramaphosa to skip WEF to deal with crippling power cuts

Ramaphosa to skip WEF to deal with crippling power cuts

Nqobile Dludla 16 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters. China's foreign minister, Qin Gang addresses delegates at the inauguration of the new Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, which China is building and equipping in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 11, 2023.

Africa should not be arena for international competition, says Chinese foreign minister

12 Jan 2023

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New World Economic Forum report addresses workforce shortages in the face of economic crises

10 Jan 2023

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Saudi Arabia to be the launchpad for new global standard of care

6 Jan 2023

Source: Reuters/James Oatway

South African factory activity expands in December - Absa PMI

Bhargav Acharya 6 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Gbenga Okejimi, World Remit's country manager for Ghana and Nigeria.

Migrants hard hit in cost of living crisis, finds survey

4 Jan 2023

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South African rand flat as China Covid spike hits risk sentiment

Bhargav Acharya 29 Dec 2022

Source: Supplied. Mamello Matikinca, FNB's chief economist.

FNB's chief economist weighs in: where exactly is SA headed in 2023?

Katja Hamilton 23 Dec 2022

Rand weakens as focus turn abroad

Rand weakens as focus turn abroad

21 Dec 2022

South African rand, stocks on back foot after Fed rate signals

South African rand, stocks on back foot after Fed rate signals

21 Dec 2022

Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

Ghana to default on most external debt as economic crisis worsens

Christian Akorlie and Cooper Inveen 20 Dec 2022

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Egypt announces committee to set 'fair price' for basic goods

Ahmed Tolba 19 Dec 2022

De Ruyter's resignation as Eskom CEO a regrettable blow to the economy, says Prof Parsons

De Ruyter's resignation as Eskom CEO a regrettable blow to the economy, says Prof Parsons

15 Dec 2022

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Biden says US is 'all in' on Africa's future

15 Dec 2022

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Raise income tax for the rich to fund a permanent R350 grant, say experts

Marecia Damons 14 Dec 2022

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SA's consumer appetite for credit remains high

12 Dec 2022

Is cryptocurrency a safe-haven asset?

Is cryptocurrency a safe-haven asset?

Cephas Forichi, Milpark Education 9 Dec 2022

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