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You’ve got to love the SARB governor

You’ve got to love the SARB governor

25 March 2024 | General

Inter-regulatory collaboration between the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and Prudential Authority (PA) is essential for South Africa’s long-term financial stability. In his keynote address to the inaugural FSCA Industry-wide Conference 2024, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor, Lesetja Kganyago said that the SARB could not operate in isolation in delivering on its mandate to ensure financial stability.

Food inflation decelerates to a 25-month low of 6% y-y in February 2024

Food inflation decelerates to a 25-month low of 6% y-y in February 2024

20 March 2024 | General

Headline inflation accelerated faster to 5.6% y/y in February from 5.3% in January 2024, which is slightly above market expectations of 5.5% y/y.

PPS Investments : CPI for February 2024

PPS Investments : CPI for February 2024

20 March 2024 | General

February 2024 saw a notable increase in consumer price inflation, reaching 5.6% year-on-year, up from January's 5.3%.

A big surprise as agriculture GDP plunges in the second half of 2023

A big surprise as agriculture GDP plunges in the second half of 2023

07 March 2024 | General

Despite massive challenges, South Africa’s economy managed to expand by 0.6% in 2023. With a rebound of 0.1% q/q in the final quarter of 2023, South Africa (SA) avoided a technical recession.

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A masterclass in budget commentary

A masterclass in budget commentary

07 March 2024 | General
PPS Investments: SA Q4 2023 GDP

PPS Investments: SA Q4 2023 GDP

06 March 2024 | General
A tough start to 2024 with another fuel hike on the cards

A tough start to 2024 with another fuel hike on the cards

05 March 2024 | General
From downturn to rebound: Johann Els expects South Africa's economic recovery in Q4

From downturn to rebound: Johann Els expects South Africa's economic recovery in Q4

04 March 2024 | General
Adverse weather dampens crops outlook for 2023/24 production season

Adverse weather dampens crops outlook for 2023/24 production season

29 February 2024 | General
Economic woes leave financial advice pros feeling woozy

Economic woes leave financial advice pros feeling woozy

29 February 2024 | General
Strategic planning and enhanced efficiencies are the antidotes SA farmers need to rising costs

Strategic planning and enhanced efficiencies are the antidotes SA farmers need to rising costs

28 February 2024 | General
Budget 2024: Budget execution risk is high as the Treasury hits taxpayers

Budget 2024: Budget execution risk is high as the Treasury hits taxpayers

23 February 2024 | Budget 2024