Andre Roux
latest news & developmentsInflation basket questioned
Inflated numbers are bad for South Africa’s monetary policy, writes Maya Fisher-French.
May PMI dips on higher costs, electricity
South Africa’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped to 49,1 in May on a seasonally adjusted basis from 54,1 in April, pressured by weak new sales orders and higher production…
PMI shows factory activity near five-year low
South Africa’s manufacturing sector contracted in March at the sharpest pace in nearly five years, knocked by slowing economic growth and high costs, a survey showed on Tuesday.…
PMI falls to four-and-a-half year low
South Africa’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell to a four-and-a-half year low of 46,4 in February, knocked by slowing demand and a crippling power shortage. The fall in the…
PMI jumps to 56,1 as new sales rise
South Africa’s purchasing managers index (PMI) rebounded sharply to 56,1 in October, as robust demand pushed new sales orders up, sponsor Investec said on Thursday. The index,…