The S&P report highlights that the downturn in operating conditions was primarily linked to a sharp pull-back in client ...

Things aren’t quite hunky dory, but the cyclical and structural outlook for the South African economy has improved.

Est.”“SARB sees core inflation avg 4.4% in 2026; same as  pvs est.”“SARB sees 2024 4Q GDP growth at 1.3% q/q” (BBG)“SARB ...

South Africa's statistics agency has updated its consumer inflation basket for the first time since 2022, including items like rosé wine, air fryers and streaming services to reflect changes in ...

StatsSA has announced that inflation has hit its lowest level ... Independent Online, popularly known as IOL, is one of South Africa’s leading news and information websites bringing millions ...

Economists say South Africa’s inflation rate remains favourable despite fuel price increases over the past few months. However, they expect food prices to increase over the next few months and push ...

“The smaller-than-expected rise in South Africa’s headline inflation rate” combined with a recent recovery in the rand “supports our view” that the central bank can continue with its ...

South Africa's inflation rose to 3% in December 2024 from 2.9% in November, falling short of the 3.2% expected by economists, according to Statistics South Africa. The slower-than-anticipated ...

Economists and investors have warned though of some volatility ahead for South Africa as a result of US President Donald ...

South Africa will add rose wine, snuff and e-cigarette refills to its inflation basket and remove frozen potato chips and ...

and supply chain disruptions, inflation has surged, with African economies facing unique struggles due to import reliance and currency volatility. Major economies like South Africa, Egypt ...