Africa

Economic news, CPI, monetary policy, GDP, and market developments across African nations.

South Africa Inflation Eases to 4.6% as Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price index (CPI) inflation fell to 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA data from June 2026. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) kept the repo rate at 7.75% ahead of its next decision on 11 July 2026. GDP … Read more

South Africa Inflation Eases to 4.6% in May as Central Bank Holds Rates at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 4.6% in May 2026, per StatsSA (June 2026). Central bank repo rate at 7.75%, next decision 11 July 2026, per South African Reserve Bank. GDP grew 0.3% in Q1 2026 quarterly, annual growth 0.6% in 2025, per StatsSA. … Read more

South Africa Inflation Eases to 4.6% in May, But Central Bank Holds at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation (CPI) slowed to 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA (June 2026). The South African Reserve Bank holds its repo rate at 7.75% with the next decision scheduled for 11 July 2026. GDP grew just 0.3% in … Read more

Kenya Inflation Holds at 5.1% in June 2026 as Central Bank Holds Key Rate at 10.00%

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Kenya CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation steady at 5.1% in June 2026, within the CBK target range of 2.5-7.5% (KNBS, June 2026) Central Bank Rate remains at 10.00% with next decision scheduled for 6 August 2026 (Central Bank of Kenya) GDP grew 5.3% in Q1 2026, … Read more

South Africa Inflation Edges Lower to 4.6% as Central Bank Holds at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation fell to 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA (June 2026). The South African Reserve Bank held its repo rate at 7.75%, with the next decision on 11 July 2026. GDP grew just 0.3% in Q1 2026 quarterly, as … Read more

Kenya Inflation Holds at 5.1% in June 2026 as Central Bank Rate Stays at 10.00%

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Kenya CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Consumer price inflation at 5.1% in June 2026, within the central bank target range of 2.5-7.5%. Source: KNBS, June 2026 Central Bank Rate remains at 10.00%. Next policy decision scheduled for 6 August 2026. Source: Central Bank of Kenya GDP grew … Read more

Nigeria Inflation Stays Elevated at 28.7% as Central Bank Holds Rate at 26.25%

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Nigeria CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation hit 28.7% in June 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), July 2026. The Central Bank of Nigeria held its benchmark rate at 26.25% (MPR), with its next decision scheduled for 22 July 2026, per the CBN. GDP … Read more

South Africa Inflation Eases to 4.6% in May 2026 as Central Bank Holds Rate at 7.75%

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South Africa CPI Inflation chart — Economic Pulse Net. Source: National Statistics Office. Key Takeaways Inflation at 4.6% in May 2026, according to StatsSA Central bank repo rate remains at 7.75%, next decision 11 July 2026 GDP grew 0.3% in Q1 2026 quarterly, StatsSA reports Unemployment stands at 32.9% as of Q1 2026, per StatsSA … Read more