inflation

South Africa’s headline inflation rate edged up to 3.4% in September, matching economists’ expectations and reflecting a slight increase from 3.3% in August. The rise came despite easing…

South Africa’s inflation rate dropped to 2.7% in March, marking the first decline in five months. This follows a 3.2% rate recorded in February, according to the latest…

Telkom has announced upcoming tariff adjustments for its fixed broadband and voice services, set to take effect on 1 April 2025. The changes will impact both individual customers…

Inflation in South Africa has dropped to its lowest level in four years, offering some relief to consumers.

LAGOS - Nigeria's central bank on Tuesday hiked its main lending rate by 150 basis points to 15.50% , its highest level yet and more than forecast, forging…

LAGOS - Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, back at the helm after prolonged sick-leave, said he was delighted by the way Africa’s biggest economy was improving after briefings from…

Capitalist economists in general and neo-liberal economists in particular love creating mythical and mystical confusions around certain 'economic' notions. One such notion is 'inflation'.

JOHANNESBURG - Consumer inflation eased in March as the return of rainfall following a severe drought cut into food price inflation.

LONDON - Kenya's latest jump in inflation is unlikely to kick off second-round effects or mark a substantial change in core inflation, its central bank governor told Reuters,…