Paul Makube Senior agricultural economist at FNB. Agri exports resilient in the face of Trump tariffs Column The La Niña weather pattern has brought good rains across Southern Africa. 9 Dec 2025 Comments | 0 Imports and Exports Food for thought: Africa’s intra-trade potential beckons Column Opening access to developed markets would allow African countries to reinvest trade income. 25 Nov 2025 Comments | 0 Africa Trade/Investment FMD and MDM drive food inflation through meat prices Column South Africa’s food inflation edged higher to 3% y-o-y in June 2025 relative to May’s 2.8% y-o-y. 24 Jul 2025 Comments | 0 Domestic Economy Imports and Exports Surging prices lift food inflation to 4.4% y-o-y in May Column Meat prices are surging into consumer resistance territory and may not sustain these levels. 20 Jun 2025 Comments | 0 Domestic Economy Imports and Exports
