The global lender said controlling the public sector wage bill would be critical and commended the government’s plans to address inefficiencies and provide incentives for early retirement ...

By Colleen Goko JOHANNESBURG, Feb 11 - The International Monetary Fund has urged South Africa to adopt a clearer and more ...

South Africa’s upcoming budget must deliver on debt targets to preserve confidence in public finances and adopting a fiscal anchor would provide key assistance, said the International Monetary Fund.

South Africa’s new inflation target is one of several actions helping to bolster macroeconomic stability; continued reforms, both macroeconomic and structural, can help maintain momentum and address ...

To keep South Africa’s economy stable and resilient, it is important to follow prudent fiscal policies that reduce public ...

SOUTH AFRICA RECLAIMS ITS POSITION AS AFRICA’S LARGEST ECONOMY, A CLEAR DEMONSTRATION OF ANC POLICY WORKING. 19 February 2026. The African National Congress welcomes the latest ...

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation with South Africa.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has slightly upgraded South Africa’s economy by 0.1 percentage points to 1.1% in 2025, up from a previous forecast of 1% projected in April, and up slightly from ...

The COVID-19 outbreak is leading to a sharp economic contraction and significant financing needs in South Africa; The IMF approved US$4.3 billion in emergency financial assistance under the Rapid ...

The International Monetary Fund has called for urgent reforms in South Africa's public spending, highlighting the need to ...