South Africa

South Africa

Insights on the South African economy

Most recent analyses

November 2023 FX Analysis: Currency pressures persist for key African economies

November 2023 FX Analysis: Currency pressures persist for key African economies

We unpack the exchange rate performance in Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, providing an outlo...

Dumebi O.

01 Dec 2023

Stears analyses African Foreign Exchange Markets using new FX Monitor

Stears analyses African Foreign Exchange Markets using new FX Monitor

Stears launches its FX Monitor to compare foreign exchange rates across Africa.

Fadekemi A.

21 Sep 2023

What's Nigeria’s economic record compared to other African countries?

What's Nigeria’s economic record compared to other African countries?

A data story on how Nigeria fares in contrast with its African peers.

Gbemisola A.

13 Jan 2023

Is Lagos a great city to live in?

Is Lagos a great city to live in?

Lagos' poor liveability ranking is unanimous across every global city index.

Michael F.

21 Jul 2022

Why every Nigerian should be excited about tech

Why every Nigerian should be excited about tech

Nigeria's technology sector is an important silver lining in a gloomy economic picture.

Michael F.

28 Mar 2022

Can your next holiday fuel jobs for the Nigerian economy?

Can your next holiday fuel jobs for the Nigerian economy?

If properly managed, the tourism sector can provide immense employment opportunities

Anne-Marie A.

10 Feb 2022

Banking through agents: A successful path to inclusion?

Banking through agents: A successful path to inclusion?

The impact of agency banking on financial inclusion.

Adesola A.

14 Apr 2021

Graphics: Unveiling the generational impact of financial insecurity

Graphics: Unveiling the generational impact of financial insecurity

An analysis of Millennial, Gen Z and Household survey results.

Abdul A.

24 Mar 2021