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Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago.
Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago.
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In line with market expectations, the Reserve Bank (Sarb) has kept interest rates unchanged for the fifth consecutive monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting, Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced on Wednesday.

In a unanimous decision, the MPC kept the repo rate the same at 8.25%, its highest level in 15 years since May 2023.

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