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Inflation climbs in April after VAT increase

Inflation climbs in April after VAT increase

23 May 2018

SARB is unlikely to change interest rates this week

Consecutive fuel price hikes may hit consumers hardest

Consecutive fuel price hikes may hit consumers hardest

02 May 2018

South Africa’s agricultural sector has powered relatively well post the devastating drought two years ago, helping the country avoid a recession in 2017 and assisted in taming inflation with robust output. Apart from favourable production conditions across the country except for the Western Cape, the sector benefited from relatively lower Brent crude oil prices and a stronger exchange rate because of their effect on agriculture input costs such as fuel, fertilizers and pesticides.

Surge in consumer confidence reflects #Ramaprogress

Surge in consumer confidence reflects #Ramaprogress

26 April 2018

PwC’s baseline scenario for SA is taking shape.

South Africa: Somewhere over the rainbow

South Africa: Somewhere over the rainbow

25 April 2018

• Euler Hermes publishes its Q1 2018 country and sector risk ratings, a report helping decision makers to trade internationally, and positions South Africa as a medium risk country poised for GDP growth with 2% 2018 and 2.5% in 2019 • Constructions and metals are the most risky sectors in 2018. The pharmaceutical industry is regaining momentum.

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Expropriation without compensation puts investment envoys in impossible position

Expropriation without compensation puts investment envoys in impossible position

17 April 2018
Despite stronger rand, SA growth levels remain low

Despite stronger rand, SA growth levels remain low

17 April 2018
Fuel price hike dampens impact of the recent rate cut

Fuel price hike dampens impact of the recent rate cut

04 April 2018
The aftermath of promises made

The aftermath of promises made

03 April 2018
SARB rate cut offers welcomed reprieve and growth prospects

SARB rate cut offers welcomed reprieve and growth prospects

29 March 2018
Moody’s decision a vote of confidence in South Africa, says Nedbank CE Mike Brown

Moody’s decision a vote of confidence in South Africa, says Nedbank CE Mike Brown

26 March 2018
Reading the signs: Good news from Moody's

Reading the signs: Good news from Moody's

26 March 2018
Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) – To cut or not to cut?

Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) – To cut or not to cut?

20 March 2018