South Africa’s central bank appoints Makrelov as new chief economist and MPC member

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The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) said on Monday, 11 May 2026 that Konstantin Makrelov had been appointed as its new chief economist, replacing Christopher Loewald who took early...

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How Redefine Properties defies geopolitical uncertainty with a strong 2026 outlook

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Redefine Properties has raised its 2026 guidance, signalling stronger-than-expected earnings momentum despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Middle East conflict.

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How Miway turned claims into an online sentiment success story

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In insurance, reputation can be earned or lost in a single moment. It is a high stakes, emotionally charged interaction, and one where customers are increasingly willing to share...

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Happy Pay and Ozow partner to expand zero-deposit BNPL across local merchants

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Happy Pay, South Africa’s ad-subsidised payments network, has announced a strategic partnership with Ozow that will make zero-deposit, interest-free Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) available across Ozow’s merchant network.

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Oil rises $4 after Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal

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Oil prices rallied on Monday, 11 May 2026 a day after President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to a US proposal was “unacceptable”, raising supply fears as the Strait...

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