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The first-quarter jobs print was worse than forecast. Economists say the Iran war’s full impact on the labour market is yet to be seen…
The week ahead: Cyril in the hot seat
Mark your calendar: here is the political and economic news to watch out for this week…
Inflation looks contained. But just wait …
March CPI rose to 3.1%, within the SARB’s 3% target band, but the Iran conflict’s oil price shock is set to push April inflation…
Why the Northern Cape could be South Africa’s next mining hub
The underexplored province is rich in manganese and rare-earth minerals. It should be reimagined as a future-facing, globally competitive industrial hub.…
Phew! Relief at the fuel pumps, but rate risks linger
Godongwana’s fuel relief buys policymakers breathing room, but economists warn the inflation risk isn’t gone – just deferred…
Why South Africa needs to brace for rate hikes
Rates hikes are on hold, and unless there’s a speedy resolution in Iran, consumers are looking at the prospect of sharply higher debt costs…
Stings like BEE: will the ANC get real?
A review of BEE will have to be honest if it is to have any point at all…
The week ahead: interest rates in focus
Mark your calendar – here’s the political and economic news to watch out for in the days to come…
Fuel relief? Give up already, it isn’t coming
Treasury says it has no money to cushion South Africa’s fuel shock, as economists warn April’s petrol and diesel hikes will drive inflation higher…
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