South African inflation picks up to 3.1% y/y in March, as expected

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South Africa’s headline consumer inflation quickened to 3.1% year on year in March from 3.0% in February, statistics agency data showed on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.

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Capitec Bank reports 23% rise in FY profit

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Capitec Bank reported on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 a 23% rise in full-year profit as interest income rose by double digits as its customers borrowed more money.

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Virtual power plants: The future of residential energy in South Africa

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As South Africa grapples with ongoing energy constraints and rising electricity costs, focus is shifting to a less visible but significant driver of demand: residential water heating.

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US dollar edges higher as Iran ceasefire deadline approaches

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The US dollar edged higher on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 after falling the day before as uncertainty over Middle East peace talks kept investors on the sidelines.

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Consumers prioritise essential goods as inflation strains finances – TransUnion study

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South African consumers are becoming more deliberate in how they manage their money, shifting spending toward essentials while strengthening savings and debt strategies, according to the latest insights from...

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Bitget Launches New Pre-IPO Product With SpaceX as First Listing

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Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched IPO Prime, introducing a new market structure that enables users to access and trade pre-IPO exposure to global unicorn companies...

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