South Africa Central Bank Deputy Governor Says Inflation Goal Is Too Wide
South African Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Fundi Tshazibana said there is broad agreement that the country's 3% to 6% inflation target range is too wide.
The SARB and the National Treasury have been in talks on a new inflation framework since February 2024 and she said that the technical teams conducting the discussions will give their recommendations soon.
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