In a 4–2 split decision, the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 7.5% on January 30, the third consecutive reduction since it began easing policy ...

The hawkish tone of the Reserve Bank governor and the Monetary Policy Committee does not bode well for the repo rate in 2025.

The South African Reserve Bank has announced a 25 basis point cut in the interest rate, marking the third consecutive reduction as the country navigates economic challenges.

Namibia’s central bank chief warned that escalating tensions between the US and South Africa could destabilise its economy, ...

In January 2025, South Africa’s liquidity position increased, with gold and foreign exchange reserves rising despite a slight ...

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Reserve Bank (SARB)'s monetary policy committee said it remained concerned about the fluctuating global environment. Governor Lesetja Kganyago agreed that this ...

Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG South Africa MPC Reaction said that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SARB has decided to reduce the repo rate by a further 25 basis points. This means ...

The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, with effect from today. “Four members preferred this action, while two supported ...

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt said the South African Reserve Bank has room for more interest rate cuts in 2025, which is ...

A policymaker at South Africa’s central bank downplayed ... a member of the central bank’s monetary policy committee, suggested that the currency’s recent decline isn’t a major inflation ...

The MPC announced its decision to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points, much to the relief of South Africans.

In South Africa, the interest rates decisions are taken by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The official interest rate is the repo rate. This is the rate at ...