Fact Box

The International Monetary Fund has lifted its outlook for the US and UK but lowered it for the Eurozone.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned Russia’s attacks in the Black Sea region and promised to boost its naval assistance.

Increased local production and exports to meet rising demand will generate additional tax revenue to support the fiscus, says Sapa.

The bloc should use its voice to advance global change – particularly on the resolution of conflicts.

Initiatives include improving the future of transport networks and connectivity through innovation and digitalisation.

On the back of a likely strong third quarter, growth expectations for the full year have been revised from 4-6% to around 6%.

Transporters are still facing major challenges with the truck booking system at the Port of Durban.

Retailer stocks have risen by 42.4%, bank stocks by 35.2%, listed property by 21.4% and bonds are up by 13%.

Local service providers are preparing to handle an express parcel volume of about 240 000 deliveries.

South Africa’s logistics utility has accounted for most of the allocations over the past five years.

The proposed legislation will boost environmental protection and clear up uncertainty that has plagued the gas sector.