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Overview of the South African economy

· Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (South Africa)

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· Lesetja Kganyago Wiki · South African Reserve Bank WikiOverview of the South African economy

ContextAddress by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), at the 105th annual Ordinary General Meeting of the SARB shareholders South African Reserve Bank, Pretoria Friday, 8 August 2025.

Why it mattersThe South African governor explains how global tariffs and wars feed into the country's inflation outlook and rate path.

Problems raised
  1. Wars and tariffs shake the global economy.
  2. Supply chain disruptions could raise prices.
  3. Tariffs cause modest damage to growth.
Solutions proposed
  1. Settle inflation at 3%.
  2. Lower expectations to allow lower rates.
  3. Monitor global uncertainty.
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