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Macro & Economy

South Africa Inflation Rises to 4.5% as Transport Costs Jump 10.8%

South Africa inflation rose to 4.5% in September from 4.4%, driven by a 10.8% jump in transport costs, keeping prices well above the SARB's 3% target.

4 min read

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Macro & Economy

South Africa MTBPS Preview: A R50bn–R70bn Tax Windfall Meets Weak Growth

South Africa MTBPS preview: economists see a R50bn to R70bn tax windfall from gold and mining, but weak growth and oil costs put spending under pressure.

5 min read

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Investment Signals

: South Africa's Economy Shows Tentative August Recovery After Tough Second Quarter

South Africa's economy showed tentative signs of recovery in August, though rising oil prices threaten to complicate the outlook.

4 min read

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African Equities

African Central Banks Hold the Line as Inflation Shapes Rate Decisions

Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya kept their benchmark interest rates unchanged as policymakers balanced inflation risks against economic growth. The decisions highlight the different pressures facing three of Africa's largest economies.

1 min read