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Rising reserves amid cautious FX outlook

Having steadily increased since Jul ’25,

South Africans earning more than R180,000 a year are in trouble

The report showed that while higher-income earners continue to access large amounts of credit, defaults and overdue balances are rising across multiple income segments.

Ghana inflation falls to 3.3% in February 2026

Data from GSS showed that food inflation eased to 2.4 per cent, down from 3.9 per cent in January,

Ghana records 14th straight drop in inflation

The February rate marks a 19.8 percentage point plunge from the 23.1 per cent recorded in the same month last year.

Visa survey reveals South Africa's rapidly evolving payment landscape

This confidence is reinforced by the widespread adoption of advanced payment security tools

Bad turn for interest rate cuts in South Africa

The market is also less confident of monetary easing over the rest of the year. It’s now pricing in just 15 basis points of easing by year-end, down from 39 on Friday.

How much you need to save to retire comfortably in South Africa

Household Saving Rate in South Africa decreased to -1.20% in the third quarter of 2025 from -1.10% in the second quarter of 2025.

Modest m/m rise in FX supply driven by FPIs

The stronger FX liquidity was primarily driven by robust offshore investor participation, supported by Nigeria’s still elevated interest rate environment

South Africans are poorer than 20 years ago

Generally, higher per capita GDP indicates higher economic productivity and a higher standard of living.

Moody's upgrades outlook for Kenyan banks on interest rates fall

The agency raised the country’s rating from Caa1 to B3 in late January, six notches below investment grade.

Ghana’s inflation drops to 3.8% in January 2026, lowest since 2021 rebasing

On a month-on-month basis, inflation stood at 0.2 percent, indicating that the general price level increased marginally between December 2025 and January 2026.

Private credit rating agencies shape Africa’s access to debt

Better oversight is needed.

How much you need to earn to be middle-class in South Africa

To calculate ‘middle-class’ in South Africa, analysts take all salaries in the country and divide them by the number of employed people to find the average.

IMF adopts a more optimistic tone amid elevated risks

Overall, these developments signal renewed confidence in the global economy’s underlying resilience.

Economic Week: Inflation May Reach 8.4% in 2027, Foreign Investment Accelerates, and Centralized Imports Threaten Jobs

British consultancy Oxford Economics anticipates a sharp rise in inflation in Mozambique over the next two years, driven by the restart of major liquefied natural gas projects and the likely monetary financing of the budget deficit.

South African billionaire’s company hits a new record

It saw record net Cartrack subscriber additions of 111,478 (Q3 2025: 86,617).

The hammer South Africa should hope the US doesn’t drop: Dawie Roodt

Speaking in an interview with Biznews, Roodt said one of the significant risks is exposure to external shocks, particularly from the United States.

World Bank lifts South Africa growth outlook for 2025

Improved power supply and agriculture boost forecast, but trade risks cloud outlook

Global growth to ease to 2.6 per cent in 2026 as challenges persist – World Bank

The tide is turning for South Africa

This is important for the Reserve Bank, which wants inflation expectations to settle closer to 3%.

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