With inflationary pressures heightened, the Reserve Bank might take a cautionary approach regarding its interest rate decision on Thursday
The South African Reserve Bank has warned of an upside risk to the inflation outlook
Tax bracket over-inflation has led to income inequality and less money for essential services
National minimum wage earners can’t afford sufficient nutritious food to feed their families
Economists expect 2025 inflation to average at 4.5%
Experts speculate that bumper summer crops and lower fuel costs will help keep increases in check
Agriculture ministers in Southern Africa should encourage knowledge sharing so countries can boost production
Annual consumer inflation edged up slightly to 2.9% from 2.8% in October
Food prices should continue to slow into next year, with the possible exception of white maize
Data from Statistics South Africa showed that the CPI annual rate braked to 2.8% – a four-year low