Economies

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, citing heightened inflation risks and an increasingly uncertain global economic environment.

Fishermen in southern France blocked access to two ports and a fuel depot on Thursday in protest against rising fuel prices, which they say are placing further pressure…

South Africans could face another round of price increases if international oil prices remain above $100 a barrel, an economist has warned.

South Africans have been given four weeks to comment on Eskom’s proposed 8.83% electricity price increase for 2027.

South African motorists are set for another increase at the pumps, with petrol and diesel prices rising sharply from Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Electricity consumers could soon have a clearer picture of exactly what they are paying for as government moves to overhaul the country’s electricity pricing framework.

South African women continue to face a higher unemployment rate than men, with the latest figures from Statistics South Africa showing that 37.5% of women were unemployed in…

South African households are facing the highest inflation levels in nearly two years, driven largely by rising fuel costs linked to global oil supply disruptions.

South Africa's economy began 2026 on a stronger footing than anticipated, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth accelerating in the first quarter as agriculture rebounded, financial services expanded…

South African motorists could be in line for significant fuel price relief in July after early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) showed petrol and diesel prices…