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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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Africa comes into focus as Dangote refinery reshapes fuel trade flows

Africa’s Evolving Role in Global Energy Supply Chains The continent’s energy landscape is shifting noticeably as new infrastructure and geopolitical pressures combine to reshape where...

BUSINESS WEEK AHEAD | A rate hike is imminent as inflation increases

South African Reserve Bank Prepares for Possible Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Mount The Reserve Bank of South Africa (SARB) is set to convene its...

A job massacre threatens as the cost of doing business skyrockets in the Middle East war

South Africa’s Trading Environment Deteriorates Amid Middle‑East Conflict South Africa’s business climate has worsened sharply, with rising fuel prices tied to the ongoing Middle‑East conflict...

Moody’s upgrades South Africa’s outlook to positive as debt pressures ease

Moody’s Shifts South Africa’s Sovereign Outlook to “Positive” On Friday, Moody’s Investors Service revised its outlook for South Africa from “stable” to “positive,” while affirming...

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is changing oil trade routes and increasing buyer competition

Geopolitical Tensions and Oil Flow Disruptions Analysts from London‑based Argus Media warn that any prolonged restriction on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz would...

The likelihood of a SARB rate hike increases as war-related inflation accelerates

South African Reserve Bank Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Rising Inflation South Africa’s consumer price index climbed to 4 % year‑on‑year in April 2026, the highest...

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