Economy / General

South Africa’s quiet financial shift - From surviving to taking charge

South Africans know how to make a little go a long way. From the queues at taxi ranks to the buzz of township markets, ordinary people are hustling, saving, borrowing, and creating opportunities wherever they can.

Megatrends are driving a global geoeconomic reconfiguration and creating opportunities for South African exporters due to policy shifts in key trading partners

Repo rate stays at 7% as SARB watches inflation risks

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has opted to keep the repo rate steady at 7% in its September meeting, following two consecutive cuts earlier this year. This decision reflects concerns around upside inflation risks from food, electricity and fuel, despite the relief of a stronger rand.

South Africa's Inflation Slowdown: A Window, Not A Victory

South Africa’s annual consumer inflation slowed to 3.3% in August 2025, down from 3.5% in July, edging closer to the Reserve Bank’s preferred 3% anchor.