Econometrix Budget Breakdown 2026
Join us for the 2026 Budget Breakdown, presented by Econometrix and Experian
After years of over-optimistic National Budgets, 2026 may genuinely offer a Budget we can get behind. Lower debt-servicing costs, stronger tax collections, and the impact of GFECRA deployment are tailwinds that could help reduce South Africa’s reliance on debt, shift public expenditure toward investment, and meaningfully differentiate us from our peers.
Join Econometrix, in partnership with Experian, for a focused discussion the morning after the Budget Speech. We’ll examine how the Budget feeds through to households and the broader business environment by combining macroeconomic analysis with Experian’s granular consumer-level insights.
Agenda
Budget Overview
Jeffrey Dinham
Head of Macroeconomics, Econometrix
Dr Azar Jammine
Director & Chief Economist, Econometrix
Ilze-Marie Le Roux
Moderator
What does the 2026 Budget actually mean to the person in the street and small business owner?
Jaco van Jaarsveldt
Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation: Africa, Experian
Q&A
Featured Speakers
Dr Azar Jammine
Director and Chief Economist of EconometrixDr Azar Jammine is the Director and Chief Economist of Econometrix, a position he has held since December 1985. He has built a notable reputation in South Africa as an analyst and commentator on economic issues
Jaco van Jaarsveldt
Head of Commercial Strategy and Innovation, ExperianAfricaJaco van Jaarsveldt is a financial services expert and innovator with over 25 years of experience. He leverages alternative data and advanced analytics to drive financial inclusion and diversity for consumers and MSMEs. Jaco has held executive roles in various business environments, including listed, non-listed, and private equity-owned companies, and has extensive experience in banking, retail, insurance, credit bureau, and consulting industries. He has also been involved in successful startups. Passionate about consumer and MSME education, Jaco was part of the team that developed “Up – powered by Experian,” an award-winning consumer education web application, working closely with communities and NGOs. A proud futurist and change agent, Jaco collaborates with future business leaders to make a positive impact, inspired by passionate change-makers.
Jeffrey Dinham
Head of Macroeconomics, EconometrixJeffrey Dinham is Head of Macroeconomics at Econometrix, shaping a unified economic view across the ETM Group. He works closely with clients to deliver insights that align economic reality with corporate strategy.
Ilze-Marie Le Roux
ModeratorIlze-Marie Le Roux is an analyst at ETM Analytics, with a background in journalism and a degree in Economics. She focuses on political developments and financial markets, analysing how these forces interact and shape outcomes. Her work brings clarity to complex global developments and their market implications.