South Africa’s finance minister wanted to raise VAT: the pros and cons of a tricky tax
The reason for the abrupt cancellation was the failure of the minister to get cabinet approval for the proposal to raise ...
The Mail & Guardian15d
Consumer inflation ticks up for third straight month as Stats SA adjusts basket
South Africa’s headline consumer inflation ticked higher for the third consecutive month to 3.2% year-on-year in January from 3% in December, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday. On a ...
CNBC Africa14d
South Africa inflation edges up in first release since basket update
FILE PHOTO: A worker packs soft drinks at an outlet of retailer Checkers in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 21, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, Feb 26 (Reuters ...
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Top 10 largest economies in Africa and their inflation rates
Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 largest economies in Africa and their inflation rates. ・Countries like South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria and Kenya—the continent’s largest economies ...
Independent Online23d
Budget deficit expected to stay elevated as South Africa wrestles with fiscal challenges
South Africa’s economic landscape is bracing ... These factors, coupled with subdued inflation rates and reasonable global demand, create a conducive environment for economic growth.