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Surging fuel prices threaten inflation and interest rate cuts in South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

As global tensions rise and fuel prices spike, South Africa faces an economic crossroads. How will these changes impact household budgets and inflation? Read on to explore the unfolding narrative that promises to reshape the country's financial lands…

Rising fuel costs are becoming an insolvency risk

Dr Eric Levenstein and Amy Mackechnie|Published

Last week’s fuel price hike of over R3 per litre for petrol and R7 for diesel directly impacts South African businesses, threatening supply chains and production ...

From 2010 to today: why South Africa can win the next tourism wave

Dr Nik Eberl|Published

Visitors arrived with caution and left with conviction. Journalists who came to critique stayed to praise. What the world experienced was not the country they had ...

Economic ramifications of the US-Iran ceasefire for South Africa

Ashley Lechman|Published

As peace hangs by a thread, South Africa looks on in hope, with economic stability closely tied to international conflicts and the outcomes of nascent negotiations. ...

South Africa's zero-tariff access to China: A new era for trade?

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa is set to gain zero-tariff access to China’s consumer market by May 2026, marking a significant trade milestone. However, experts warn that the real ...

KZN sugar mill's R1.8bn expansion signals boost for jobs in SA sugar industry

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Deputy Minister Zuko Godlimpi announces the relaunch of Gledhow Sugar Mill, backed by a R1.8 billion investment, aiming to revitalise South Africa's sugar industry ...

BER study says faster economic reform key to boosting SA growth under GNU

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A new report by the Bureau for Economic Research reveals that South Africa's economic growth hinges on the Government of National Unity accelerating reforms. The ...

South Africa tops EEMEA markets as strong earnings attract investors amid global volatility

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa has emerged as the leading market in the EEMEA region, buoyed by strong dividend yields and improving earnings momentum, despite global geopolitical ...

IMF warns Iran war’s deepening economic scars threaten Sub-Saharan Africa’s fragile growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

As global conflicts escalate, Sub-Saharan Africa faces severe economic risks. This article examines the immediate and long-term impacts of war and rising defence ...

Local vaccine breakthrough strengthens fight against Foot-and-Mouth Disease

Yogashen Pillay|Published

South Africa's Agricultural Research Council has released 20,000 doses of locally produced Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccines, marking a significant step in bolstering ...

Red meat industry rolls out new traceability tools to safeguard trade amid FMD outbreak

Yogashen Pillay|Published

RMIS has launched new features on its Traceability Platform to assist livestock producers during the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak, enhancing trade and ensuring ...

The Lehohla Ledger: a statistical journey towards African development

Pali Lehohla|Published

Join young Thabang from Diepkloof as he navigates the complexities of African development through the lens of the Lehohla Ledger, a powerful statistical tool aimed ...

Investment Summit: boosting South Africa's economic growth

Zingiswa Losi|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted the 7th annual Investment Summit, where nearly R900 billion in investment commitments were secured. As South Africa grapples with ...

Rising oil prices threaten housing affordability and property market recovery

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Professor Simphiwe Madikizela warns that rising global oil prices could significantly impact South Africa's housing market, affecting affordability and economic ...

SACU trade barriers threaten South Africa’s agricultural exports, warns Agbiz

Yogashen Pillay|Published

The Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) highlights the detrimental effects of export restrictions imposed by SACU partners on the South African ...

Tata Africa rolls out 12,000th locally assembled truck in boost for SA manufacturing

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Tata Africa, in partnership with Tata Motors, celebrates a significant milestone with the rollout of its 12,000th locally assembled commercial vehicle at the Rosslyn ...

South Africa’s connectivity future depends on people, not just percentages

Claudio Coelho|Published

Explore the stark contrast between connectivity statistics and the lived experiences of South Africans, revealing how a focus on human metrics can bridge the digital ...

Afreximbank unveils $10bn lifeline to shield Africa from Middle East crisis shockwaves

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Economies across Africa and the Caribbean are among the most exposed, given their reliance on imports of fuel, fertilisers and food, as well as their dependence ...

Fuel shortages in Western Cape raise safety concerns for petrol station owners

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Petrol station owner Makkie Isaacs raises alarm over fuel shortages in Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, citing safety concerns and operational challenges ahead of a fuel ...

Avian influenza: Calls for poultry vaccination against bird flu grow in South Africa

Yogashen Pillay|Published

With avian influenza outbreaks escalating in Europe and the US, South African poultry industry leaders are advocating for urgent vaccination measures to prevent ...