- Gwede Mantashe discusses how the US-Israeli war on Iran affects fuel prices and the country's mining and petroleum resources in South Africa.
- The Middle East war is driving up oil prices, influencing PPI data and SARB interest rate decisions in South Africa.
SARB introduces kwanza to the SADC settlement system while the US-Iran war drives up oil prices.
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SARB introduces kwanza to the SADC settlement system while the US-Iran war drives up oil prices.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.SARB operationalizes regional payments amid SADC talks and South Africa's G20 presidency.1 source
SARB introduces kwanza to SADC settlement system amid rising oil prices from Middle East conflict.1 source
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The Middle East war is driving up oil prices, influencing PPI data and SARB interest rate decisions in South Africa.Also in this story
- The South African Reserve Bank is responding to geopolitical tensions from the Middle East by making rate decisions that are now impacting the commercial property market outlook and business costs.
- SARB reports national saving rate as Middle East conflict continues to spiral costs.
- Escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel is causing economic outlook impacts, prompting the South African Reserve Bank to react.
- The Middle East war is impacting fuel prices, prompting the South African Reserve Bank to commission a survey by the Bureau for Economic Research.
The entities involved
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Southern African Development Community
intergovernmental trade and development body
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South African Reserve Bank
central bank
Related events
- SARB published notes detailing South Africa's economic decline, linked to Middle East war impacts on oil prices and imports.
- A new deal has been struck linking Southern Africa and the Middle East, with SADC driving the process of regional market unification.
- SADC is viewed as a platform for regional value chains, supporting South Africa's goal of driving industrial development across the African continent.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- cnbcafrica.comSouth Africa adds Angolan kwanza to regional cross-border payment system | CNBC Africa
- businessday.co.zaECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD | Angola’s kwanza to join Sadc payment system