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Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

South Africa's central bank sees upside inflation risks, says markets pricing for hikes

22 Apr 2026

Precious Mncayi-Makhanya

Economy

Middle East mayhem set to crush SA wallets

Prof Precious Mncayi-Makhanya and Prof Jacques de Jongh, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 11 Mar 2026

The hidden costs on the factory floor driving food prices

FMCG

The hidden costs on the factory floor driving food prices

Wael Khoury 11 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Johann Els, chief economist at PSG Financial Services.

Markets & Investment

How Middle East tensions could reshape South Africa's economy

Johann Els 6 Mar 2026

Food inflation steady at 4.4% despite rising meat prices in January 2026

Agribusiness

Food inflation steady at 4.4% despite rising meat prices in January 2026

19 Feb 2026

Why 2026 will feel expensive before it gets better

Higher Education

Why 2026 will feel expensive before it gets better

Prof Jacques de Jongh, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 6 Feb 2026

South African inflation eases, economists see more rate cuts ahead

Economy

South African inflation eases, economists see more rate cuts ahead

Anathi Madubela 18 Dec 2025

SA auto market accelerates into year end, Naamsa reports

Commercial & Industrial

SA auto market accelerates into year end, Naamsa reports

2 Dec 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa inflation edges up but economists see more rate cuts soon

Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 23 Oct 2025

Markets & Investment

Sarb maintains current rates as housing market shows signs of bounce-back

19 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied. FNB chief executive officer, Harry Kellan.

Economy

FNB welcomes rate cut as timely boost for households, businesses

1 Aug 2025

Source: Reuters. Rogan Ward/File Photo. South Africa's Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago addresses the media during a press conference concluding the G20 finance meeting in Durban, South Africa, July 18, 2025.

Economy

South African central bank lowers inflation goal without minister's sign-off

Kopano Gumbi, Sfundo Parakozov and Alexander Winning 1 Aug 2025

How US tariffs on SA are reshaping small business strategies

SMEs

How US tariffs on SA are reshaping small business strategies

6 May 2025

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Economy

From gas to streaming: What’s in South Africa’s new inflation basket?

Katja Hamilton 11 Feb 2025

Stats SA updates its inflation basket

Retail

Stats SA updates its inflation basket

Kopano Gumbi 29 Jan 2025

Inflation is down, but construction industry must still play safe

Construction & Engineering

Inflation is down, but construction industry must still play safe

Lindsey Schutters 23 Jan 2025

Food inflation remains at record low despite slight uptick to 1.7% in December 2024

Agribusiness

Food inflation remains at record low despite slight uptick to 1.7% in December 2024

Paul Makube 23 Jan 2025

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Cargo & Storage

Iata: Global air cargo demand continues growth in November 2024

20 Jan 2025

African airlines post world's slowest growth in air cargo market

Cargo & Storage

African airlines post world's slowest growth in air cargo market

9 Dec 2024

Source: Paul Makube is the senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial.

Agribusiness

Food prices maintain stability as South Africa sees steep inflation decline

Paul Makube 22 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

Dollar scales six-month peak as US inflation comes in focus

Medha Singh and Brigid Riley 13 Nov 2024

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Agribusiness

Food inflation steady at 40.1% in September, but monthly pressures persist

Paul Makube 29 Oct 2024

Source: Reuters. South African Reserve Bank's Lesetja Kganyago.

Markets & Investment

SA economy under strain as MPC opts for modest repo rate cut

Katja Hamilton 19 Sep 2024

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Agribusiness

Food inflation ends 8-month decline, rising 4.1% year-on-year in August

Paul Makube 19 Sep 2024

Food inflation hits 55-month low of 3.9% in July 2024

Agribusiness

Food inflation hits 55-month low of 3.9% in July 2024

Paul Makube 22 Aug 2024

Economy

Consumer inflation records a marginal drop in June

Koketso Mano 25 Jul 2024

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Agribusiness

Food inflation eases, but weather-induced production challenges remain

Paul Makube 25 Jul 2024

Economy

Salaries see modest recovery in May

26 Jun 2024

No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

Agro-processing

No respite for coffee lovers as higher global prices stoke local inflation

Paul Makube 20 Jun 2024

Source: © Benoni City Times Spending in preparation for the upcoming elections could have had a positive impact on economic activity in April

Economy

Load shedding suspension and upcoming elections see ‘positive mood’ in economic activity

8 May 2024

4 key factors driving recovery in SA's office market

Office Property

4 key factors driving recovery in SA's office market

8 May 2024

Source: © 123rf The Deloitte South Africa Consumer Signal report for Q1 2024 says South African consumers remain under pressure

Research

Deloitte report finds SA consumers remain under pressure, most of budget goes to essentials

6 May 2024

Economy

March sees slowdown in salary increases

26 Apr 2024

Economy

Food inflation dip drives headline figure lower

18 Apr 2024

Economy

February salary surge indicates positive trend for yearly pay increases

25 Mar 2024

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Agribusiness

Food inflation decelerates to a 25-month low

Paul Makube 22 Mar 2024

Markets & Investment

Lower inflation a positive indicator for potential interest-rate cuts - Andrew Golding

Andrew Golding 26 Jan 2024

Source: Reuters.

Economy

Reserve Bank's deputy governor departure sparks questions

Katja Hamilton 25 Jan 2024

Headline inflation cools but food remains sticky on the upside

Agriculture

Headline inflation cools but food remains sticky on the upside

Paul Makube 14 Dec 2023

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Commodities & Fairtrade

Food inflation accelerates as fruit and vegetable costs jump in October

Paul Makube 28 Nov 2023

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa's path to inflation stabilisation uncertain- cenbank

20 Oct 2023

UAE, Egypt sign $500m wheat deal

Agro-processing

UAE, Egypt sign $500m wheat deal

Sarah El Safty 15 Aug 2023

Economy

June brings a slight boost to average take-home pay, offering relief

27 Jul 2023

Source: Reuters.

Economy

S.African Reserve Bank to keep rates steady at 8.25% on 20 July: poll

Vuyani Ndaba 13 Jul 2023

Sales

Q2 consumer confidence slumps as inflation bites

Sinchita Mitra 30 Jun 2023

Economy

May 2023 sees decline in salaries amid economic woes

22 Jun 2023

Economy

The MPC's decision: Another blow to consumers' wallets

Katja Hamilton 25 May 2023

Source: Reuters/Esa Alexander

Banking & Finance

South Africa's Q1 consumer confidence plunges as power crisis weighs

Radhika Anilkumar 23 Mar 2023

No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023

Agro-processing

No respite for consumers as food inflation accelerates further in February 2023

Paul Makube 23 Mar 2023