Capitec’s outgoing boss bemoans SA’s high real interest rates

“In South Africa, we need to better understand the informal sector. Yes, everyone knows it’s a massive market, but how do we grow it so we can solve our problems?”

Rather than considering a narrower inflation target for South Africa, greater emphasis should be placed on maintaining an acceptable gap between real interest rates and inflation, one that encourages economic growth.

Outgoing Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie expressed this view on Tuesday, saying interest rates should actively support the economy.

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