Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB, unpacks South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the latest mining and manufacturing data.

Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB, unpacks South Africa&rsquo;s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as the latest mining and manufacturing data.

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks & market updates.

In-depth financial issues, profiling of African businesses doing well internationally, stocks &amp; market updates.

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Latest market developments with Thanda Sithole, Senior Economist at FNB

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism remain pressing concerns in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, prompting member states to intensify efforts to safeguard financial systems. Central banks across the region have responded by establishing bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance regional financial integration, strengthen payment systems and advance monetary stability.


In a recent development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the two central banks. The updated agreement will support closer collaboration in areas such as financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and cross‑border financial stability.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Yolanda Vatsha, Spokesperson for the South African Reserve Bank.

Money laundering and the financing of terrorism remain pressing concerns in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, prompting member states to intensify efforts to safeguard financial systems. Central banks across the region have responded by establishing bilateral and multilateral agreements to enhance regional financial integration, strengthen payment systems and advance monetary stability.
 In a recent development, the Bank of Namibia and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the two central banks. The updated agreement will support closer collaboration in areas such as financial surveillance, regulatory frameworks, payment systems, and cross‑border financial stability.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Yolanda Vatsha, Spokesperson for the South African Reserve Bank.

Bank of Namibia and SARB sign revised MoU to strengthen institutional cooperation

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and political ties while boosting economic and commercial relations. Brazil, Latin America’s largest economy, remains a key strategic partner for South Africa as it works to expand trade, investment and cooperation across multiple sectors.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Brazil for a state visit, where he will meet his counterpart, President Luiz In&aacute;cio Lula da Silva. The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic and political ties while boosting economic and commercial relations. Brazil, Latin America&rsquo;s largest economy, remains a key strategic partner for South Africa as it works to expand trade, investment and cooperation across multiple sectors.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Researcher and Director at Afrasid.

SA President Cyril Ramaphosa in Brazil for state visit to boost economic, commercial relations

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, driven by the escalating war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Analysts warn that the spike in energy costs is fuelling global inflation and could stall economic recovery in Europe and Asia, where energy‑intensive industries are already under pressure.


Allianz Trade, in its report “Conflict in the Middle East: Implications for Markets and Macro”, notes that while immediate market reactions to geopolitical escalations are sharp, the extent of long‑term economic damage will depend largely on how long the conflict persists and whether it disrupts major supply routes.


Thami Ngubeni spoke to Luke Morawitz, Allianz Trade’s Country Manager for South Africa.

Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, driven by the escalating war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Analysts warn that the spike in energy costs is fuelling global inflation and could stall economic recovery in Europe and Asia, where energy‑intensive industries are already under pressure.
 Allianz Trade, in its report &ldquo;Conflict in the Middle East: Implications for Markets and Macro&rdquo;, notes that while immediate market reactions to geopolitical escalations are sharp, the extent of long‑term economic damage will depend largely on how long the conflict persists and whether it disrupts major supply routes.
 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Luke Morawitz, Allianz Trade&rsquo;s Country Manager for South Africa.

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