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Why South Africa's high interest rates are stifling private sector investment
04 Jun 2025 04:33 GMT
… high to spur meaningful capital investment by South Africa’s private … interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).
The bank’s Monetary … borrowing costs would stimulate business investment, and crucially, put more money …
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South African Reserve Bank cuts repo rate to support struggling workers
31 May 2025 10:38 GMT
… Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) this week announced a … .
“Lowering rates gives consumers and investors the confidence needed to support …
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Marginal economic growth shows coalition incapable – EFF
04 Jun 2025 05:26 GMT
… the National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have proven themselves … have systematically undermined public sector investment, sacrificed industrial policy for … of development. Instead of investing in state-led infrastructure development …
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No fireworks expected, but GDP figures are disappointing — economists
03 Jun 2025 17:38 GMT
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“In addition, the lacklustre investment performance reflects South Africa’s … we anticipate private sector investment will remain depressed in the … investment, growth and employment. “Encouragingly, inflation remains benign and the South African Reserve Bank …
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Agricultural sector boosts South Africa's GDP growth amidst economic uncertainty
03 Jun 2025 15:00 GMT
… business confidence weak, weighing on investment potential,” she added.
Concurring that … confidence and accordingly growth.
The South African Reserve Bank recently forecast growth to come … to invest,” said Els.
Jammine noted that a slowdown in fixed investment …
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South Africa's GDP vulnerable of sliding into negative territory after barely growing in the first quarter
03 Jun 2025 09:49 GMT
… of a percentage point.
“Investments have been under pressure … 1.4% and the South African Reserve Bank from 1.7% to … fiscal constraints, patchy fixed investment, and a weaker net … infrastructure spending, increased fixed investment by government and public …
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South African homeowners show resilience in property market amid challenges
03 Jun 2025 02:50 GMT
… US policy direction and the South African Reserve Bank’s decision not to … at 38, and property investors at the age of 43 … be viewed as a resilient investment vehicle.
At a provincial … , particularly in buying and investment confidence, signals not only …
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New vehicle sales extended winning streak for a fifth time in May
02 Jun 2025 19:33 GMT
… : 1.8%
Naamsa upbeat
“The South African Reserve Bank decision to cut the repo … supporting consumer spending and business investment.
“For South Africa’s automotive …
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African Bank readies digital lending business for SMEs
02 Jun 2025 17:44 GMT
… business customers across its investments and loans portfolio.
The … 50% owned by the South African Reserve Bank, with the Government Employees … (4%), Absa Trading and Investment (5%), Standard Bank (6% … the bank continues to invest in compliance, cyber security …
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Buy now or miss out: Johannesburg property market heats up
02 Jun 2025 15:23 GMT
… landscape in Johannesburg, the South African Reserve Bank has cut interest rates … for prospective buyers and investors to act swiftly … time buyers and seasoned investors. Given that the current … clear indicator of rising investment in property, stimulating both …