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SA economy shows signs of health despite decline

11 November 2015

October saw a higher number of payment system transactions under R5 million than those recorded in September, according to the BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index (BETI) which measures these transactions.

Raw materials prices continue to fall, bad news for farmers and Agribusiness

09 November 2015

The FAO Food price index(1) registered the largest monthly fall in seven years in August. The index fell by 5.2%, the largest decline since December 2008. Admittedly raw materials have declined over the last 10 months, but the FAO index has not reached such a low level since March 2007.

Budget 2016 may be a rollercoaster if government has its way

03 November 2015

While we all like to remain positive and approach life with an optimistic outlook, it is sometimes difficult. And there is no easy way to say what I am about to say: South Africa is in an economic slump and we are going to feel the effects.