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Anathi Madubela
Anathi Madubela is a business journalist with a keen interest in the retail sector.
Chinese car brands disrupt South Africa’s vehicle market, with production and exports declining
Aggressive pricing and marketing strategies employed by Chinese producers have put the local industry under pressure
G20 sherpa meeting proposes review of group’s role and mandate
South Africa plans a comprehensive assessment of achievements and challenges
Food inflation hits 14-year low in November
Annual consumer inflation edged up slightly to 2.9% from 2.8% in October
Steel industry struggles deepen as ArcelorMittal retrenchments highlight systemic problems
Amid rising imports and operational hurdles, the steel producer announces layoffs while the government’s long-term strategy remains unclear
South Africa’s G20 presidency will focus on climate change and Africa’s development problems
The focus would also be on Africa’s high debt levels, financing the just energy transition and the strategic use of critical minerals
South Africa’s economy shrinks by 0.3% in the third quarter
Economists incorrectly predicted a slight uptick in GDP
Over 75 000 faulty Yaz Plus packs distributed in southern Africa
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer has launched a recall of the pill after a packaging mix-up compromised its contraceptive efficacy
Boxer debuts on JSE, outshines parent Pick n Pay in value
R8.5 billion payday for Pick n Pay after listing
Crime stats: Eastern Cape has highest murder rate
Although murders declined nationally by 5.8% for the second quarter, the province’s numbers increased because of the ‘Lusikisiki massacre’
Canal+ central to Multichoice’s strategy against streaming giants, says CEO
Africa’s biggest pay-TV operator is battling subscriber loss, inflation in key markets, and competition from online entertainment leaders
Treasury proposes minimum pricing for alcohol to curb harmful drinking
A 2020 study found that the cost incurred by provincial and national governments from alcohol abuse was R17 billion
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates by a conservative 25 basis points
This comes as inflation cooled to 2.8% in October, below the Reserve Bank’s 3% to 6% target band
Ramokgopa: Prepaid electricity meter deadline ‘has a time stamp, we cannot extend it’
Consumers using these meters must re-code them by Sunday 24 November
Inflation slows sharply in October, paving the way for another interest rate cut
Data from Statistics South Africa showed that the CPI annual rate braked to 2.8% – a four-year low
Lucky Star owner and Woolworths distance themselves from counterfeit pilchards
Canned pilchards linked to rejected imports have been uncovered during a police raid in Gauteng, sparking Oceana and Woolworths investigations