South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Archives - Political Analysis South Africa

How much is 25 basis points when it comes to interest rates?

First, let’s demystify the term. "Basis points" is just financial jargon designed to make simple things sound complex. One basis point is essentially one one-hundredth of…

20 September 2024

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A glimpse into the financial difficulties facing Drip

I am not going to delve into the more personal details of the Drip story, this has already been done by Norman Masungwini’s reporting in the City Press. But mine is to look into…

6 August 2024

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SARB delivers financial report during Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance

The SARB has published its annual 2020/21 financial performance and highlights report, following its briefing during Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance, reporting a higher…

18 August 2021

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SARB reports GDP growth and impact on economic recovery due to unrest

The governor of the Reserve Bank has delivered the MPC statement, noting that the GDP for 2021 Q1 grew by 4.6 percent, and that the unrest would impact the economy. Governor of the…

23 July 2021

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