Repo Rate Cut

31 January Biz News: Key Financial Updates and Market Movements

Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia Invests in Etango Project Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia has announced plans to invest over six billion Namibia dollars in the Etango Project. The company has already allocated more than one billion Namibia dollars towards the uranium project in Erongo, signaling a major commitment to the sector. This move will likely boost Namibia's mining industry and contribute to the nation's economic growth. South Africa's Reserve Bank […]

31 January, 2025 21

Business / Economics

In S.A, BetterBond has welcomed repo rate cut

In S.A, BetterBond has welcomed the 25 basis point repo rate cut to 7.75-percent. Head of Sales, Bradd Bendall, says slowing inflation is fostering a more favourable lending environment, by continuing the rate-cutting trend. Bendall says the decision provides relief for homeowners burdened by rising bond costs since November 2021. BetterBond reports a 30-percent jump in home loan activity in October, signalling a property market recovery: Meanwhile, still in […]

22 November, 2024 41

Business / Economics

S.A Union Urges Reserve Bank for Bigger Repo Rate Cut

South African Union federation Cosatu urges the South African Reserve Bank to implement a larger-than-expected repo rate cut to help ease the financial strain on workers. Following the decrease in inflation to 2.8-percent in October, the federation believes a more significant rate reduction, beyond the anticipated 25 basis points, is needed to alleviate the burden on over-indebted households. Cosatu’s Zanele Sabela says high interest rates have forced workers to […]

21 November, 2024 39