South Africa producer inflation at 0.7% y/y in December
South Africa's producer inflation was at 0.7% year on year in December from -0.1% in November, statistics agency data showed ...
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South African statistics agency updates its inflation basket
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 ...
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Rate chokehold on African economies is set to loosen slowly
Here’s why African monetary policy committees will diverge: Unlike Nigeria and Zambia, South Africa and Kenya’s real rates are among the highest in the world and inflation is forecast to ...
Sona offered a sense of hope but harsh reality is consumers are suffering now
CEO of Debt Rescue, Neil Roets, told Business Report that while the commitments made offer a sense of hope, the harsh reality ...
Rose Wine, Vaping In as South Africa Revamps Inflation Basket
South Africa will add rose wine, snuff and e-cigarette refills to its inflation basket and remove frozen potato chips and ...
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Yet another above-inflation increase on electricity tariff – with the likelihood of more to come
Mr Jacques Moolman, President of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The 12.74% tariff increase, while substantially less than Eskom’s requested 36.15%, is cold comfort for households and ...
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Will lower interest rates drive buy-to-let investment in South Africa?
Despite economic headwinds and high inflation, South Africa’s rental market showed resilience throughout 2024. However, a quick succession of interest-rate cuts has many speculating about whether more ...