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Medical Aid

Why medical aid may cost an arm and a leg for South Africans in 2027

Craig Comrie 7 Oct 2026

Counting the cost: Annual food price barometer signals further pain ahead for households

ESG

Counting the cost: Annual food price barometer signals further pain ahead for households

Andy Du Plessis, Issued by FoodForward SA 1 Jun 2026

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Economy

The surprise driver of higher grocery bills this month isn’t fuel

22 May 2026

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Economy

Economists warn: Inflation spike could weigh on household spending

John Loos 20 May 2026

Source: Supplied. Mzimasi Mabece, head of domestic fixed income at Melville Douglas.

Finance

South Africa inflation forecast hits 4% as oil prices surge

20 May 2026

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South African inflation picks up to 3.1% y/y in March, as expected

Sfundo Parakozov 22 Apr 2026

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Economy

Fuel prices drive inflation dip: February 2026 CPI falls to 3.0%

20 Mar 2026

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Markets & Investment

Is an oil-induced economic slowdown inevitable? Experts weigh in

John Loos 9 Mar 2026

South Africa’s easing consumer inflation and resultant lower interest rates have begun to translate into increased home loan activity (Image source: © 123rf )

Property

Housing market recovery in 2026 as inflation eases

28 Jan 2026

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Agriculture

Chips lovers breathe a sigh of relief following falling potato prices

Paul Makube 27 Oct 2025

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Mining

Operational woes and price swings shrink South Africa’s mining output

15 Oct 2025

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Food, Water & Energy Security

Hunger among South African students: study shows those studying remotely need financial aid for food

Angelo Fynn 16 Sep 2025

SA’s SMEs face trade uncertainty, new funding models this September

Entrepreneurship

SA’s SMEs face trade uncertainty, new funding models this September

8 Sep 2025

Source: Reuters.

Economy

South Africa's inflation pushed to 10-month high by food and fuel prices

Sfundo Parakozov and Anathi Madubela 20 Aug 2025

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

Banking & Finance

Beef, oils, and vegetables lead rise in food costs despite stable inflation

18 Jun 2025

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Economy

CPI steady at 3.2% in February as housing and utilities drive inflation trends

20 Mar 2025

Source: Supplied. Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

Property

Economic upswing for 2025, says Golding

2 Jan 2025

Source: © Waterfall City Pictures: Mall of Africa. BankservAfrica Economic Transactions Index’s latest data reveals economic activity continues to move sideway, however, rising optimism levels remain

Economy

BETI still treading water but positive economic trend continues

17 Dec 2024

Economy

Inflation falls to 2.8% as fuel prices plummet

Mark Phillips 21 Nov 2024

Source: Reuters.

Financial Services

Stocks slip, bitcoin nears $90,000 as 'Trump trade' whipsaws markets

Amanda Cooper 12 Nov 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

Economy

Economic optimism grows: BETI shows highest levels since March 2022

11 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, industry principal at TPN.

Property

Demand for SA rental property on the rise

5 Aug 2024

Economy

Drop in take-home pay for June, but pensions improved

25 Jul 2024

Source: Reuters.

Finance

South Sudan's president sacks finance minister, sixth since 2020

George Obulutsa 12 Jul 2024

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Finance

Municipal tariff hikes deliver a shocking financial blow to workers

Abigail Moyo 3 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Paul Stevens, chief executive officer of Just Property Group.

Trends

#BizTrends2024: Challenges and opportunities in a shifting landscape

Paul Stevens 10 Jan 2024

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Remuneration & Payroll

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

8 Dec 2023

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Agro-processing

Poultry prices set to soar over holidays and into 2024, warns AMIE

28 Nov 2023

African air cargo down 0.1%, capacity up 2.7% in Sept

Cargo & Storage

African air cargo down 0.1%, capacity up 2.7% in Sept

13 Nov 2023

State of the Retail Nation - The price is still not right for many South Africans

FMCG

State of the Retail Nation - The price is still not right for many South Africans

13 Sep 2023

Trends

FNB: Economic challenges slow hotel income recovery

24 Aug 2023

Consumer price inflation for July 2023

Banking & Finance

Consumer price inflation for July 2023

Reza Hendrickse 23 Aug 2023

Economy

The Sarb's interest-rate decision amid mixed committee views

Katja Hamilton 20 Jul 2023

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FMCG

Consumer inflation continues to slow in June

20 Jul 2023

Economy

May 2023 sees decline in salaries amid economic woes

22 Jun 2023

Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest

Agro-processing

Farmers get relief as diesel prices dip before summer crop harvest

Paul Makube 4 May 2023

A faster acceleration in food price inflation to another record high in March

Agribusiness

A faster acceleration in food price inflation to another record high in March

Paul Makube 20 Apr 2023

Source: Supplied. Thalia Petousis, portfolio manager at Allan Gray.

Markets & Investment

SA money market a saver's haven for investors

Thalia Petousis 4 Apr 2023

Source: Wikipedia. Bank of England Building, London.

Banking

Bank of England raises rate to 4%

2 Feb 2023

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

Markets & Investment

Interest rate hike adds to financial pressures on SA consumers

Katja Hamilton 26 Jan 2023

A tough year ahead for commercial property - key themes to look out for in 2023

Trends

A tough year ahead for commercial property - key themes to look out for in 2023

John Loos 24 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Top 6 alcohol landscape trends emerging in SA

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Top 6 alcohol landscape trends emerging in SA

Maijaliina Hansen-Chipps 9 Jan 2023

Consumers face another expensive braai season in 2022

Agro-processing

Consumers face another expensive braai season in 2022

Paul Makube 15 Dec 2022

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FMCG

Food: Inflation, security and the gathering storm

Stephen Rushton 15 Nov 2022

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Food Security

Subsistence farming can help alleviate food insecurity

10 Oct 2022

How to make healthy eating choices easier

Nutrition

How to make healthy eating choices easier

Issued by Association for Dietetics in South Africa 5 Oct 2022