South Africa has improved its position in the 2026 World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY), climbing 10 places to rank 54th out of 70 economies surveyed, according to the latest report released by the Institute of Management Development (IMD) in...
Expert insights by Frank Knight, CEO of DebtSource Interest rates play a critical role in determining the health and growth prospects of an economy. When central banks increase interest rates to combat inflation and stabilise currency markets, the...
South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu has announced that the 2026 tax filing season will commence on 1 July, starting with the auto assessment period. SARS will begin with an Auto Assessment period from 1 to 12 July...
South Africa’s consumer inflation rate rose to 4.5% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in April, marking the highest annual rate recorded since July 2024, when inflation stood at 4.6%. The monthly change in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0.7% in May. In...
