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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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Iran feels economic strain as Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen

Iran’s Control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Ripple Effects on Global Energy The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf...

The outlook for agriculture in South Africa is clouding due to rising fuel and fertilizer costs and El Niño

South Africa’s Agricultural Sector Faces a Perfect Storm of Climate, Cost and Credit Pressures South Africa’s farming industry, which contributes roughly 2.5 %–3 % of national GDP,...

When reconfiguring routes, SAA is relying on a quick solution to the Iran war

SAA CEO Matshela Seshibe Outlines Challenges and Recovery Path Amid Middle East Tensions South African Airways (SAA) is navigating a complex operating environment as rising...

Global investors are looking to Africa for energy diversification

Growing Investor Interest in African Energy Projects Global markets are increasingly looking to Africa as a source of diversified energy supply. Rising geopolitical tensions, volatile...

Reserve Bank appoints sixth MPC member ahead of next interest rate decision

South African Reserve Bank Names Konstantin Makrelov as New Chief Economist and MPC Member The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced on 2 November 2025 that Konstantin Makrelov...

France’s Macron announces more than €1 billion of investment deals in Kenya

Macron Urges Greater French Investment in Africa at Kenya‑Hosted Africa‑Forward Summit On Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron used the Africa‑Forward summit in Nairobi to call for...

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