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United States treasuries have steadied in the wake of Trumps temporary stay of relief from higher reciprocal tariffs. 

Alexforbes: Global investors bullish on South Africa

Despite lower inflation, consumer spending in South Africa, as measured by credit card data was muted in 2024. That’s according to the SpendTrend25 report compiled by Discovery Bank in partnership with Visa. 

South African spenders opt for convenience in SpendTrend25

Joining CNBC Africa for this discussion is Theo Sibiya, Africa Managing Partner at Kearney.

Foreign direct investment confidence wavers amid global volatility

The BankservAfrica BETI is out, and while the March data shows a slight bounce from February, South Africa’s economy remains stuck in a low-growth cycle. 

BankservAfrica notes record SA digital transactions

South Africa’s banking sector has entered 2025 navigating a complex economic outlook. Within the banking sector itself, challenges persist - net interest margins are under pressure and loan growth is uneven. 

S.African banks weather structural hurdles

On the 3rd of April, the U.S. government imposed sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on imported vehicles. 

Singh: U.S tariffs a wake-up call for South Africa 

Mobile money is no longer just a tool for sending and receiving funds – it's now a trillion-dollar global industry transforming economies, particularly across Africa and Asia. 

Global mobile money growth sees $1.7 trillion in transactions in 2024

CNBC Africa is joined by Paul Byrne, Head of Data Insights and Customer Success at Pnet, to unpack the latest trends from their March 2025 Job Market Trends Report. 

South Africa’s AI hiring spree: What’s driving the demand? 

Africa’s hospitality sector is experiencing a surge in development, with hotel projects reaching record highs and new investment pouring into key markets across the continent. 

African hospitality development hits record high

As global markets reel from a wave of volatility sparked by escalating trade tensions and growing recession fears, investors are facing a stark question: how do you position a portfolio in times like these? 

Investment strategist weighs in on strategy amid market turmoil

CNBC Africa spoke to Adrian Saville, Professor: Economics, Finance And Strategy at GIBS on the side-lines of the Gauteng Investment Conference. 

Gauteng seeks investment as Trump rolls out aggressive tariff plan

South Africa says it will send a delegation to the United States to engage President Donald trump's administration after it imposed a 30 percent tariff rate on the country's exports to the world's largest economy. 

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