The e-commerce transition is not confined to retail, with business-to-business volumes also growing.
Until recently, the escalation of a war was feared but seemed unlikely, but now, all of a sudden, it seems very plausible.
Izaak Breitenbach of the SA Poultry Association said it was a priority for chicken to be zero-rated.
The BLSA leader said part of the problem was the impact that rising energy costs could have on industry.
Charm offensive moves on to United Kingdom.
This is Ramaphosa’s undertaking when SA assumes G20 Presidency later this year.
Many businesses across Africa are not fully aware of the benefits and are limited in their ability to leverage the agreement for growth.
Whether Agoa is renewed or replaced will depend on who the next 'leader of the free world' is, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
But central banks remain conservative in their fiscal policies given the unpredictable geopolitical environment.
Transport’s influence on overall inflation has waned since mid-2022 when it was the biggest factor behind the rise in the cost of living.
Ratings agency Fitch said South Africa’s economy was likely to grow by 0.9% this year, 1.5% in 2025, and 1.3% in 2026.
Trade unions expect wages to rise by 5.6% in 2024 and by 5.9% in 2025.
