AfCRA could change how African sovereign risk is assessed
The new Africa Credit Rating Agency aims to expand ratings coverage and bring a different perspective to credit assessments. Its challenge will be to earn investors’ confidence.
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Debt pressure shifts up the income ladder despite rate relief
DebtBusters data shows repayments still swallow most take-home pay, with pressure shifting upwards to higher earners and credit thinning out for lower-income households.
NCR signals tougher affordability enforcement as vehicle finance risks mount
Lenders and dealers should dig deeper into living costs, dependants, and insurance obligations to avoid stretching consumers beyond their means.
SARB warns of the risks if SA fails to exit the grey list by June 2025
The bank’s Financial Stability Review also flags the growing financial distress among households and SMMEs and the vulnerabilities in the commercial real estate sector.
