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Black Friday sales numbers show consumer strain

Black Friday sales numbers show consumer strain

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Source: © 123rf Tthe Marketing Research Foundation’s (MRF) latest iteration of the Marketing All Product Survey 1(Maps) is available

Latest Maps shows recovery from recent global events and ongoing economic pressures on consumers

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Commission recommends a CPI plus 3% adjustment in National Minimum Wage

8 Dec 2023

‘Tis the Season to spend wisely

‘Tis the Season to spend wisely

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Global food prices remain unchanged in November

8 Dec 2023

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Festive spending in SA faces decline; luxury retailers brace for impact

8 Dec 2023

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South Africa's economic crisis deepens: Recession looms

Katja Hamilton 6 Dec 2023

Source: © 123rf For the first time journalists can now submit entries in any category of the Sanlam Group Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism

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Source: © 123rf This Black Friday consumers went for everyday items instead of luxuries

#BlackFriday: Consumers under strain; swop luxury items for everyday items

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A Tiger Brands beverage production facility is seen in Germiston, Source: Reuters/James Oatway.

Tiger Brands sees no respite from high food prices yet for consumers

Nqobile Dludla 5 Dec 2023

Source: Reuters.

Africa's economic growth to slow in 2023, AfDB says as it slashes forecasts

Rachel Savage 30 Nov 2023

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WC govt threatens legal action over public wage shortfall

29 Nov 2023

Source: The Banking Association South Africa.

Central bank in ongoing talks with Treasury to access contingency reserve

28 Nov 2023

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Sarb holds steady: Inflation concerns linger for 2024

Katja Hamilton 24 Nov 2023

Source: World Economic Forum. Lesetja Kganyago, South African Reserve Bank governor, seen here at the Davos 2023, World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland.

Navigating turbulent waters: Unpacking Sarb's repo rate decision

Katja Hamilton 23 Nov 2023

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Cost-of-living crisis as CPI races to 5.9%, ahead of rate decision

Ed Stoddard 23 Nov 2023

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Standard Chartered's admission of rand manipulation triggers widespread banking probe

22 Nov 2023

Zaid Manjra named Woolworths CFO

Zaid Manjra named Woolworths CFO

22 Nov 2023

Source: The Banking Association South Africa.

South African Reserve Bank to hold repo rate at 8.25% on 23 Nov. - Reuters poll

Vuyani Ndaba 17 Nov 2023

Lucas Malamule Ndala succeeds Richard Schumacher as Seacom CFO

Lucas Malamule Ndala succeeds Richard Schumacher as Seacom CFO

16 Nov 2023

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SA's two-pot retirement system shines light on the need for supplementary savings plans

9 Nov 2023

Source: Reuters.

Transnet seeks further reprieve from R10bn debt repayment as December deadline looms

Ray Mahlaka 9 Nov 2023

Cyber risks could derail the adoption of the Production Possibility Frontier

Cyber risks could derail the adoption of the Production Possibility Frontier

Bullion PR & Communication 9 Nov 2023

Source: The Banking Association South Africa.

South African fiscal policy: MTBPS impact and bond market

Bulent Badsha 6 Nov 2023

Source: Wikipedia. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel.

Patel backs Agoa reauthorisation and trade boost

6 Nov 2023

Source: Reuters.

Belgium drafting new fuel quality law targeting exports to Africa

3 Nov 2023

Source: Reuters.

Africa-US trade programme needs at least 10-year extension, AU says

Joe Bavier 3 Nov 2023

LG Electronics releases Q3 2023 financials

LG Electronics releases Q3 2023 financials

3 Nov 2023

Source: Wikepedia. Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde.

#MTBPS: Western Cape Premier slams 2023 budget cuts

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