The spectre of a VAT hike and rising fuel levies dampened the mood in the second quarter.
Headline consumer inflation remained well contained after a surprising pause at 2.8% y-o-y in May.
For the time being, South Africa is exempt from the aluminium tariff, but for how long?
Both leaders reportedly agreed to facilitate further face-to-face meetings in the near future.
TIKZN executive said lithium was being mined and beneficiated at Dube TradePort
Ransomware remains one of the biggest cyber threats facing organisations, say experts.
“South Africa must follow its own fiscal policies rather than the US Federal Reserve.” – Ricardo Smith, Absa chief investment officer.
Enhanced enforcement against smuggling and counterfeit goods is among the steps the revenue service will take to collect funds.
The current threat to the duty-free framework includes 32 other African economies.
The increase adds 16 cents and 15 cents to the price of petrol and diesel respectively.
