Lower prices are good insofar as inflation is concerned but they suggest that economic troubles lie ahead
The local currency could be in for more volatility as political push-and-pull raises uncertainty
David Fowkes, who was appointed as an adviser to the governors last December, has worked for the Reserve Bank since 2013
Governor Lesetja Kganyago suggested the central bank will look for the inflation rate to fall within its target before it administers relief
After the release of the December inflation data, Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop said the Reserve Bank is likely to remain hawkish amid upside risks
Last week, South Africans got a taste of the kind of influence economists hold, despite them being part of an often fallible tribe
Investors will struggle to look beyond the country’s energy and logistics crises
The finance minister was speaking on a panel in Davos about the expansion of Brics
Dock workers are demanding transparency over Transnet’s partnership with the Filipino container company and an assurance there will be no retrenchments
A new report from the World Economic Forum shows that Africa is most vulnerable to health-related losses
The M&G’s basic food basket survey shows that supermarket prices don’t always drop when those at fresh produce markets do
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana noted that South Africa’s position on Israel’s occupation of Palestine has always been clear
The draft IRP 2023 scales back renewable projects viewed as a key source of economic growth
But the South African expat listed as a Swiss resident has denied any connection to the company that apparently marketed the alleged ponzi scheme
Bidder says rescue practitioners tried to manipulate process to favour ANC funder Robert Gumede
This year will finally see interest rates fall. But whatever relief the Reserve Bank administers, it will have come too late for some
Business rescue practitioner Metis has agreed to amend the ‘unlawful’ Vision group rescue plan
Solicitor General Rodolfo Barra told AFP that the government will appeal Wednesday’s ruling
Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy
Last year was dismal on a number of fronts. And although things probably won’t get exponentially better, there is some hope on the horizon
World food and fuel costs have dropped but grocery prices at local supermarkets remain unaffordably high
The M&G takes a look back at the share price crashes, the historic leadership changes and the surprising appointments
The South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union has said people are working from 10 to 16 hours a day, seven days a week for as little as R120 to R200 a week
The Nordic model holds some insight into how to close South Africa’s yawning income and wealth gap
South Africa’s economy has stagnated and policymakers ought to be looking for solutions that move us forward
Rival bidder RGS says the delays are aimed at enabling Vision to raise money to fund the deal
Profit falls from R3.8bn to R1.6bn as supply constraints and a drop in demand take their toll
Reforming governance has proved to be a Sisyphean task. If done right, a new state holding company could be the final push
The business community initially welcomed him. But the past five years have disappointed — and the private sector has only recently been given a turn at the economy’s steering wheel
Investors are worried that as the investigation drags on, their life savings may have been transferred out of reach to offshore companies
ANC funder Robert Gumede’s bid for the sugar giant may be on the rocks
The GDP decline comes despite an improvement in energy generation during the quarter, suggesting logistical constraints and interest rates are choking the economy