There are positive factors that may improve the sector’s final fourth-quarter production numbers.
Rolling blackouts of six to eight hours cumulatively every day once again implemented.
Infrastructural development still behind schedule.
Figures buoyed by better use of rail freight capacity.
A truck with two 500-litre fuel tanks will now pay R1 530 less for every complete refuel (for 500ppm diesel).
The manufacturing industry increased by 1.5%, contributing 0.2 of a percentage point to GDP growth.
Dependence on fossil fuels gives rise to a range of climate, energy and transition risks.
All grades of petrol will increase by at least 59c.
Executive says DRC is doing nothing to safeguard truckers in the Copperbelt.
The currency could strengthen to R16/USD by the end of 2023.
It is uncertain at this stage just how quickly investment in green energy will progress, says FNB economist.
Q4’s level is the best it’s been since Q1 2017.
