Monday, June 1, 2026

Economy

BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | Fuel prices are likely to rise again as the conflict in the Middle East affects supply

South Africa’s Economic Pulse: Fuel Prices, Manufacturing Signals and Policy Outlook Following the Reserve Bank’s recent rate hike, market...
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Eskom wants accelerated tariff relief

Eskom Seeks Expedited Tariff Relief for South Africa’s Ferrochrome Producers Eskom has asked the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) to fast‑track its application...

Inflation rises slightly before the oil price storm breaks out

South Africa’s Inflation Ticks Up in March Amid Rising Energy Costs According to the latest release from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the consumer price...

S&P warns that the war in the Middle East could affect the ratings of African countries

Middle East Conflict Heightens Risks for African Economies, S&P Global Warns The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is amplifying economic vulnerabilities across Africa, according...

The Reserve Bank warns about inflation prospects

South Africa’s Inflation Outlook Deteriorates Amid Middle‑East Uncertainty The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) warned in its latest twice‑yearly monetary‑policy review that the near‑term inflation...

Tight oil supplies are increasing fuel price pressure for import-dependent Africa

Fuel Prices Under Pressure as Global Oil Market Tightens Recent weeks have seen a widening gap between the benchmark Brent crude price and the cost...

Inflation rises to 3.1% in March and price pressure will increase from April

South Africa's Consumer Inflation Edges Up in March 2026 According to the latest release from Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), headline consumer price inflation rose...

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