ZAWYA-SNG: Prime interest rate may soon be phased out, says South Africa Reserve Bank governor

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2026.01.23 08:05
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South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced that the prime lending rate, currently 350 basis points above the repo rate, may soon be phased out. In an interview at the World Economic Forum, he emphasized the need for greater transparency for consumers regarding lending rates. The prime rate, fixed since 2001, stands at 10.25% with the repo rate at 6.75%.