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Tag Archives: Food Crisis
Petrol price: Stronger rand fuels expectations of relief in April
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintThe Citizen, 24 March 2023 The rand firmed further against the US dollar on Thursday night, edging close to the psychological R18 mark and fuelling expectations of petrol price cuts in April. Read More
Rising fresh produce prices spark concern
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNomazima Nkosi, Sowetan Live, 24 March 2023 Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo says the inquiry launched by the Competition Commission into the fluctuation and often high prices of fruits and vegetables does not mean there is wrongdoing. Read More
Businesses urged to engage fresh produce market inquiry
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintErnest Mabuza, Sowetan Live, 23 March 2023 The Competition Commission’s fresh produce market inquiry will start on March 31 and is expected to be completed in 18 months. Read More
Load shedding to blame for 13.6% food inflation, says economist
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNokukhanya Mntambo, Eyewitness News, 23 March 2023 Economists said the latest inflation reading came as a surprise – following previous decreases in the rate. Read More
Interest rate hike inevitable: Economists
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 23 March 2023 Economist Azar Jammine is among his counterparts that have predicted that the Reserve Bank will raise interest rates by at least 25 basis points next week. Read More
IMF warns South Africa economy risks stagnation
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintAFP, 22 March 2023 21:53 South Africa’s growth is set to decelerate sharply this year due to power cuts and the economy risks stagnation, the International Monetary Fund warned Wednesday. Read More
