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IMF reaches staff-level agreements on Gambia programmes

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached staff-level agreements with The Gambia on reviews under two lending arrangements after discussions in Banjul from April 22 to May 6, 2026, followed by remote talks under the 2026 Article IV Consultation.

Middle East conflict drives oil, fuel costs, SA consumer inflation

The prime lending rate now stands at 10.5%.

Oil eyes weekly drop on Hormuz deal hopes

Oil futures eyed their steepest weekly drop in nearly two months

SA Tourism flags cancelled African bookings

SA Tourism noted with concern reports of cancelled travel bookings

Tanzania poised to benefit from rising global gold prices

Tanzania is well-positioned to capitalize on a sharp surge in global gold prices

SA may see three more interest rate hikes in 2026: SARB

SARB has indicated that in a worst-case scenario, South Africans could face up to three more interest rate hikes this year