Lesetja Kganyago
Sarb governor outlines cautious stance on technological change
Kganyago sets out opportunities and risks of AI and stablecoins as Sarb marks 105th anniversary
Sarb ‘very committed’ to 3% target, despite current shock
Iran conflict is causing price pain but situation ‘could be worse’, says governor
South African central bank holds rates in split decision
Sarb stays cautious as country continues to adjust towards new 3% inflation target
South Africa’s inflation target cut a ‘major’ feat, says IMF
Move likely to reduce borrowing costs and improve debt sustainability, institution says
South Africa cuts by 25bp, citing lower prices ahead
Sarb brings policy rate to 6.75% in first decision since government lowered inflation target
South Africa lowers inflation target from 4.5% to 3%
Sarb governor’s wish finally granted as finance minister announces change during budget review
Sarb pauses easing cycle as inflation ticks up
Bank cautiously optimistic about growth, but wary of expectations becoming unanchored
South Africa’s central bank denies reducing inflation target
Sarb says it is targeting bottom of existing 3–6% range, after reports it had bypassed Treasury
Kganyago continues push to lower Sarb inflation target
Economists back South Africa’s central bank governor, but finance minister remains sceptical
South Africa delivers third successive rate cut
Move comes as inflation remains at lower end of target range
South Africa makes 25bp cut
Central bank stays cautious but continues easing cycle amid slowing inflation
Governors weigh macroeconomic risks at G30 event
Officials from Netherlands, South Africa, BIS and more consider debt, inflation and climate change
Governors differ on cross-border payments
Officials from Europe, Africa and Asia diverge over whether bilateral or multilateral links are best
Banknotes: July to September 2024
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Inflation targets have served EMEs well, says Sarb governor
EMEs and banks have ridden out rate rises relatively well, but refinancing and geopolitical risks remain
South Africa reappoints Kganyago and top executives
Mampho Modise to replace Kuben Naidoo as central bank’s deputy governor
Banknotes: April to June 2023
A round-up of news and salient issues that have affected central bankers in the past three months
Central banks need short-run climate models – BdF governor
Governments may push central banks into ineffective climate action, Sarb governor warns
Sarb hikes rates as inflation continues to rise
MPC votes by three to two for 75bp rise as Kganyago warns power cuts are harming economy
Sarb puts South African bank into receivership
Central bank concerned by governance at lender owned by union and employers’ trust
Sarb governor urges shift to narrow inflation target
Kganyago says it was a “mistake” to maintain a target band for so long