08/04/2026

We don’t have the power to lead African Bank: Kganyago

A banking consortium, which includes FirstRand, Standard Bank, Absa, Nedbank, Investec and Capitec, collectively holds the remaining 25%, while the iKamva Lethu Employee Trust Scheme owns 10% on behalf of permanent employees.

07/29/2026

A nice surprise for South Africa

Many factors were pointing to a likely hike: June’s inflation data, released earlier in the week, showed that core inflation increased alongside headline inflation.

07/28/2026

Rand suffers major blow

A rate hike typically boosts the rand, increasing the rate differential between South Africa and markets like the United States.