https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/516.html South Africa Investment Management news 15 Markets & Investment news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/516.html en-us Sat, 30 May 2026 08:01:58 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/what-sarbs-first-interest-rate-hike-in-three-years-signals-845353a The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to raise the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7%, lifting prime to 10.5%, underscores its focus on inflation amid global uncertainty. 1-268559 Thu, 28 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-inflation-forecast-hits-4-as-oil-prices-surge-401009a South Africa’s inflation outlook has deteriorated in recent months as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher, feeding through into local fuel costs and broader price pressures. 1-268265 Wed, 20 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-r200000-charge-many-south-africans-building-a-home-never-see-coming-734342a For many South Africans buying plot-and-plan homes, the purchase price is only part of the financial picture. A little-known cost called interim interest, charged while a home is still under construction, can add hundreds of thousands of rands to the final bill before buyers even move in. 1-268252 Wed, 20 May 2026 10:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rentvesting-smart-money-move-or-risky-trend-for-younger-buyers-512510a South Africa’s younger generations are reshaping traditional ideas of homeownership through the growing trend of “rentvesting” — renting in lifestyle-focused areas while purchasing property elsewhere for investment purposes. 1-268166 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/deals-and-new-partnerships-lined-up-at-africa-france-summit-390638a More than 30 African leaders gathered for a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron in Kenya on Monday, 11 May 2026 as Paris sought new deals and partnerships amid signs of fading influence in some of its former colonies on the continent. 1-268013 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-central-bank-appoints-makrelov-as-new-chief-economist-and-mpc-member-512890a The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) said on Monday, 11 May 2026 that Konstantin Makrelov had been appointed as its new chief economist, replacing Christopher Loewald who took early retirement in March. 1-268006 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-redefine-properties-defies-geopolitical-uncertainty-with-a-strong-2026-outlook-170906a Redefine Properties has raised its 2026 guidance, signalling stronger-than-expected earnings momentum despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict. 1-267978 Mon, 11 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/oil-rises-4-after-trump-rejects-iran-response-to-us-peace-proposal-958754a Oil prices rallied on Monday, 11 May 2026 a day after President Donald Trump said Iran's response to a US proposal was "unacceptable", raising supply fears as the Strait of Hormuz stayed largely closed, which kept the global market tight. 1-267964 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:13:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-r28bn-private-investment-that-unlocking-sas-struggling-rail-logistics-sector-514360a South Africa’s freight rail sector is set for renewed private-sector participation as African Rail Co. (ARC), a closely held UAE-based rail logistics company, plans to raise around $170m (approximately R2.8bn) to acquire locomotives and wagons for operations on key national and regional routes. 1-267926 Fri, 08 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stocks-perched-on-record-peak-dollar-defensive-on-peace-hopes-514740a Asian stocks soared to record highs on Thursday, 7 May 2026 while the US dollar slipped and oil nursed steep losses on the prospects of a US-Iran peace deal, even as the fate of the critical Strait of Hormuz appeared unresolved. 1-267876 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Markets & Investment South Africa