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Katja Hamilton
#LGE2026: Coalition negotiations will shape South Africa’s municipal economic outlook

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] South Africa’s municipal election results signal a shift towards multiparty coalitions, with stable local government critical to investor confidence, economic growth and job creation..

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#LGE2026: Rand hits two-week high as local election results loom

Source: GCIS. The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli exercises her democratic right by casting her special vote at Faerie Glen in Pretoria, Gauteng, on the second and final day of special voting ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
Source: GCIS. The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli exercises her democratic right by casting her special vote at Faerie Glen in Pretoria, Gauteng, on the second and final day of special voting ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.
[Katja Hamilton] The rand has rallied to a two-week high as South Africa's municipal election results unfold, supported by a weaker dollar and firmer gold...

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SA exporters face Agoa setback, but broader US trade ties remain intact

Source: Transnet National Ports Authority (2021). The Port of Durban handles containers, automotive imports and exports, break-bulk and agricultural commodities.
Source: Transnet National Ports Authority (2021). The Port of Durban handles containers, automotive imports and exports, break-bulk and agricultural commodities.
[Katja Hamilton] South Africa’s Agoa exclusion threatens key export sectors, but the bigger question is whether the country can turn this setback into an opportunity...

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Gold hits three-month low as oil surge fuels inflation fears and pressures rand

Source: Pexels.
Source: Pexels.
[Katja Hamilton] Gold’s sharp decline signals shifting market sentiment as surging oil prices, Middle East tensions and higher-for-longer interest rates weigh on the rand...

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#MTBPS: What the budget means for your pocket, fuel and savings

Source: Pexels.
Source: Pexels.
[Katja Hamilton] Government’s finances are improving, but will your household feel the relief? From fuel prices to tax breaks, retirement savings and crypto rules, here’s what the MTBPS means for your money...

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#MTBPS: Fuel-levy relief as SA tackles growth barriers

Source: Reuters. South African Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.
Source: Reuters. South African Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.
[Katja Hamilton] South Africa’s latest budget offers relief and renewed hope for growth, but will infrastructure investment and structural reforms be enough to overcome persistent economic headwinds?...

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#EXCLUSIVE: GoTyme rethinks banking with its new app

Source: Supplied. Marin Cundall, Managing Executive: Digital Experience: GoTyme Bank.
Source: Supplied. Marin Cundall, Managing Executive: Digital Experience: GoTyme Bank.
[Katja Hamilton] What if the future of banking isn't more features, but less friction? GoTyme’s Marin Cundall reveals what customers really want...

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African Union first: A new chapter in Africa’s debt battle

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] Africa is challenging the global ratings establishment with its first homegrown credit agency, as soaring debt costs intensify the push for fairer borrowing terms...

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Borrowing costs rise again: SA’s fragile recovery comes under fresh pressure

Source: Pexels.
Source: Pexels.
[Katja Hamilton] Another rate hike could deepen the squeeze on households and businesses, as higher borrowing costs collide with slowing growth and persistent inflation...

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Sarb hikes rates as oil, Middle East tensions bite

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] The Reserve Bank has made its move, raising rates as inflation, oil prices and Middle East tensions threaten to unsettle the economy...

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GoTyme's Cheslyn Jacobs: Building a faster, world class banking model

Source: Supplied. GoTyme chief executive officer, Cheslyn Jacobs.
Source: Supplied. GoTyme chief executive officer, Cheslyn Jacobs.
[Katja Hamilton] What if instant payments became the norm rather than a premium? GoTyme Bank’s Cheslyn Jacobs challenges South Africa’s banking status quo...

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Your Ambition Belongs in Good Company: RMB Private Banking’s new campaign

Source: Supplied. Gareth Matthews, National Head: RMB Private Banking.
Source: Supplied. Gareth Matthews, National Head: RMB Private Banking.
[Katja Hamilton] RMB Private Banking launches a refreshed campaign reflecting evolving professional ambitions, highlighting personalised partnerships that help clients navigate careers, wealth and success...

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#EXCLUSIVE: South Africa’s July inflation drop may not last, Momentum group warns

Source: Momentum. Momentum's group economist, Sanisha Packirisamy.
Source: Momentum. Momentum's group economist, Sanisha Packirisamy.
[Katja Hamilton] South Africa’s inflation eased to 4.3% in July, but rising fuel costs, global risks and household expenses could reverse gains...

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Food inflation hits 16-year low

Source: Pexels.
Source: Pexels.
[Katja Hamilton] South Africa’s inflation eased to 4.3% in July, its first decline in five months...

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Rand steadies as South Africa awaits inflation data

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] Rand steady as investors await South African inflation data, with lower fuel, food and transport costs expected to ease July price pressures...

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Rand recovery faces test after warning of August weakness

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] The rand’s recovery faces an August test amid inflation, interest-rate uncertainty and global dollar weakness...

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#WomensMonth | GoTyme Bank's Lucia Malapane: The future of financial inclusion

Source: Supplied. Lucia Malapane, Brand Head: GoTyme Bank.
Source: Supplied. Lucia Malapane, Brand Head: GoTyme Bank.
[Katja Hamilton] GoTymeBank empowers women through digital banking...

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#WomensMonth | Niki Giles on building financial freedom, one decision at a time

Source: Niki Giles, Strategy Head at Prescient Fund Services.
Source: Niki Giles, Strategy Head at Prescient Fund Services.
[Katja Hamilton] Niki Giles, Head of Strategy at Prescient Fund Services

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#WomensMonth | Prescient Securities' Surette Drew: What women in finance need to know

Source: Supplied. Surette Drew. Head: Equity Trader at Prescient Securities.
Source: Supplied. Surette Drew. Head: Equity Trader at Prescient Securities.
[Katja Hamilton] During Women's Month, Surette Drew reflects on trading's evolution, leadership, resilience, mentorship and why greater diversity strengthens South Africa's financial markets...

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PIC leadership crisis deepens as Masondo steps down

Source: Reuters.
Source: Reuters.
[Katja Hamilton] PIC chair David Masondo resigns amid governance turmoil, following CEO suspension and board departures, as investigations continue into South Africa’s R3tn state investment manager.

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