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Financial Services

SA credit growth hits strongest quarter since Covid era

1 day

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

Millennials drive South African housing market boom with record-high purchases

2 days

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of the ooba Group.

Markets & Investment

Rate cuts boost savings, drive housing demand

5 Aug 2025

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

Economy

FNB welcomes rate cut as timely boost for households, businesses

1 Aug 2025

Image credit: Dapur Melodi on Pexels

Mining

Mining records 1.1% increase in MCI cost index for May

31 Jul 2025

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

Economy

In the wake of tariff unease, Sarb makes unanimous decision

Katja Hamilton 31 Jul 2025

Source: Supplied. Bradd Bendall, BetterBond’s National Head of Sales.

Markets & Investment

Top suburbs for buy-to-let investments in South Africa: where to invest now

16 Jul 2025

Property

Investing in South African commercial property: Top tips for 2025

19 Jun 2025

Source: © LinkedIn In March, the gold sector recorded the highest average increase in input cost inflation, although benefiting from strong market prices - with gold averaging $2,986/oz

Markets & Investment

Downward mining input cost trends suprising given volatility in economy

6 May 2025

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

Entrepreneurship

VAT hikes and fuel price cuts: A mixed bag for small businesses

9 Apr 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago - Facebook.

Markets & Investment

Global trade fears keep South Africa’s interest rates on hold

Katja Hamilton 20 Mar 2025

Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges

Economy

Economic optimism blossoms as South Africa addresses structural challenges

Issued by Bullion PR & Communication 20 Feb 2025

Source: Lesetja Kganyago/X

Markets & Investment

Reserve Bank’s third rate cut in a row: What it means going forward

Katja Hamilton 30 Jan 2025

Inflation is down, but construction industry must still play safe

Construction & Engineering

Inflation is down, but construction industry must still play safe

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jan 2025

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Property

Latest home-loan data shows early resurgence in first-time homebuyers

31 Oct 2024

Markets & Investment

Rate cuts predicted to boost homebuyer confidence and market activity soon

3 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Rhys Dyer, chief executive officer of ooba Group.

Markets & Investment

Q2 2024 data shows market turnaround with surprise Gen Z buyers

26 Jul 2024

Markets & Investment

The MPC has held the repo rate steady - now what?

Katja Hamilton 18 Jul 2024

Markets & Investment

High Street Auctions: Signs point to post-election real estate recovery

5 Jun 2024

Source: Supplied. Regional director and chief executive officer of Re/Max of Southern Africa, Adrian Goslett.

Markets & Investment

Re/Max: Interest rates to remain at record highs

31 May 2024

Source: Supplied.

Markets & Investment

#SARBMPC: The ‘Waiting Game’ continues - property industry to practise patience

28 Mar 2024

Markets & Investment

#SARBMPC: Inflation concerns and stagnant lending rates dampen South African property market revival prospects

28 Mar 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Reserve Bank's deputy governor departure sparks questions

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2024

Source: SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS/Pexels

Property Development

Interest rate stability may not last, here's what it means for commercial property

19 Sep 2023

Rental demand on the rise, but landlords should note the risks

Residential Property

Rental demand on the rise, but landlords should note the risks

31 Jul 2023

Homebuyers still benefiting from competitive home loan deals - Ooba report

Residential Property

Homebuyers still benefiting from competitive home loan deals - Ooba report

27 Jul 2023

Economy

The Sarb's interest-rate decision amid mixed committee views

Katja Hamilton 20 Jul 2023

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Agribusiness

SA's Land Bank can be fixed: change the funding model and narrow the focus

Johann Kirsten and Wandile Sihlobo 12 Jul 2023

Economy

Mounting credit stress pushes wealthiest South Africans to the brink

13 Jun 2023

Economy

The MPC's decision: Another blow to consumers' wallets

Katja Hamilton 25 May 2023

Lipstick effect predicted to bump up beauty sales this Mother's Day

Health & Beauty

Lipstick effect predicted to bump up beauty sales this Mother's Day

11 May 2023

Source © Mark Bowden Retailer loyalty programmes are a tool for retailers to drive increased customer engagement

CRM

Loyalty programmes: A tool to drive increased customer engagement

2 May 2023

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Has SA reached its interest rate hike cycle peak yet?

31 Mar 2023

No relief for homeowners as MPC hikes interest rate again

Residential Property

No relief for homeowners as MPC hikes interest rate again

30 Mar 2023

Appetite surges for retail credit, but data points to a worrying trend

Banking & Finance

Appetite surges for retail credit, but data points to a worrying trend

8 Mar 2023

Homeowners, future buyers advised to brace for further hikes in interest rate

Markets & Investment

Homeowners, future buyers advised to brace for further hikes in interest rate

27 Jan 2023

A further rate hike dampens agri outlook in the already volatile operating conditions

Agribusiness

A further rate hike dampens agri outlook in the already volatile operating conditions

Paul Makube 27 Jan 2023

Q4 2022 home loan approval rates remain strong despite rising interest rates - Ooba

Residential Property

Q4 2022 home loan approval rates remain strong despite rising interest rates - Ooba

26 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Challenges and opportunities for the residential market

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Challenges and opportunities for the residential market

Paul Stevens 9 Jan 2023

Economy

SA's consumer appetite for credit remains high

12 Dec 2022

Financial Services

South African middle-class workers buckling under severe credit stress

7 Dec 2022

Predictions for the 2023 housing market

Trends

Predictions for the 2023 housing market

Adrian Goslett 7 Dec 2022

Economy

SA Reserve Bank hikes interest rates by 75 basis points in a split decision

Ed Stoddard 25 Nov 2022

Real estate is an effective way of storing value during stagflation

Markets & Investment

Real estate is an effective way of storing value during stagflation

Antonie Goosen 30 Sep 2022

5 tips for saving money on premiums during this period of high inflation

Insurance & Actuarial

5 tips for saving money on premiums during this period of high inflation

Issued by Momentum Insure 2 Aug 2022

Image source: Susan Richey-Schmitz –

Residential Property

Home buying market still strong despite rocky economic climate

25 Jul 2022

Image source: Susan Richey-Schmitz –

Residential Property

Housing market remains resilient in the face of potential rate hike

18 May 2022

5 ways to enter the residential property market

Residential Property

5 ways to enter the residential property market

13 May 2022