... before receding back within the target range. "Although there are now clearly upside risks to the inflation outlook in South Africa, the lower inflation target and ongoing fiscal consolidation have created resilience by reducing the country's risk premium," Parsons said. Inflationary expectations were also previously at the lowest level in years. Parsons noted South Africa has a few more economic ...

... South Africa may be heading for another interest rate increase as rising oil prices and renewed inflation risks put pressure on the economy, according to Bank of America. Bank of America expects South Africa's central bank to raise interest rates in May. Higher oil prices and fuel costs could push inflation above the Reserve Bank's preferred target. Food and transport ...

... South Africa recorded a slight increase in annual consumer inflation to 3.1 per cent in March, up from 3.0 per cent in February 2026, according to Statistics South Africa on Wednesday, April 22. The uptick was driven mainly by higher costs in housing and utilities, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and financial services, with prices rising 0.6 per cent month-on-month. Six ...

... South Africa is heading into a period of renewed inflationary pressure that is likely to trigger tighter monetary policy, with Bank of America (BofA) warning that rising prices and elevated interest rates will define the economic landscape through 2026. In its latest "South Africa Watch" report on Thursday, BofA outlines a deteriorating consumer price inflation (CPI) outlook driven largely by ...

... South Africa's inflation rate edged slightly higher in March but remains relatively subdued overall. Annual consumer inflation rose to 3.1 % up from 3.0% in February, according to Statistics South Africa. On a monthly basis, prices increased by 0.6%. The main drivers behind the rise were housing and utilities along with food, and financial services. Six of the thirteen major ...

... Inflation is expected to rise towards 4% in the coming months as the impact of higher fuel costs and global price pressures begins to filter through into consumer prices. South Africa's annual consumer inflation rate increased to 3.1% in March from 3.0% in February, according to Statistics South Africa. The main contributors to annual inflation were housing and utilities, food ...

... South African annual inflation edged higher in March, even before the US-Israeli war on Iran triggered a surge in domestic fuel costs. Consumer prices rose 3.1% from 3% in February, Statistics South Africa said in a statement on Wednesday. That matched the median estimate of 17 economists in a Bloomberg survey. The central bank's monetary policy committee - which targets ...

... South Africa's central bank said on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 that the Iran war presented material upside risks to the country's inflation trajectory, with markets pricing in two interest-rate hikes this year, but that it still expected inflation to remain within the tolerance band of one percentage point above the 3% inflation target. 22 Apr 2026 22 Apr 2026 Source: ...

... forecast to 4.4%, warning that conflict-linked increases in oil, gas and fertiliser costs are intensifying pressure across the global economy. Specialist risk advisory firm Riskonet says the downgrade is not simply another piece of gloomy global economic news. For South Africa, it signals a direct transmission of risk into fuel prices, imported inflation, supply chains, diesel dependence, business confidence, and ...

... JOHANNESBURG, Sept 15 (Reuters) - South Africa's longer-term inflation expectations fell to their lowest level on record, a quarterly survey showed on Monday, after the central bank said it would aim for a lower inflation level. Analysts, business people and trade unions now expect annual inflation to average 4.2% over the next five years, down from 4.4% in the second ...

... Weeklikse Afrikaanse Landbou Nuusoorsig - Die Afrikaanse/Engelse Nuus is die afgelope paar dae op AGRI NEWS NET geplaas, saam met nog ander artikels. NEWS- NUUS EKSKLUSIEF - Always on time. (This weekly update is shared to 35 International Media houses around the world in their own language. Food inflation in South Africa continued to ease in March 2026, declining to ...

... change direction before the full political details are even understood. The rand becomes a pressure valve for global anxiety. Once that valve opens, price action can move harder than expected. Oil prices add pressure to South Africa's outlook Higher oil prices are especially important for South Africa because fuel costs feed directly into inflation, transport expenses and household pressure. When ...

... a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, partial disruption alone has been enough to keep oil prices elevated, freight markets unstable and inflation risks high. For South Africa, the extension of fuel levy relief offers temporary breathing room - but unless global supply routes normalise soon, consumers and businesses are likely to face continued pressure well beyond the current ...

... significant opportunity in the secondary market for renewable infrastructure where Gaia has been active as an early mover since the inception of South Africa's renewable energy programme," says Snyman. "This allows us to support empowerment and deliver consistent returns, while contributing to South Africa's just energy transition. Investors also benefit from long-term, inflation-linked returns with reduced risk." The primary investors ...

... by R31.79, or 0.6%. The official data The increase comes despite signs of easing food inflation in official data. According to Statistics South Africa, the annual rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages slowed to 3.6% in March, from 3.7% in February and 4.4% in January. Statistics South Africa said several categories are now in deflation, including fruit and nuts, vegetables, ...

... a barrel as the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed. South Africa is a net importer of energy, leaving it highly exposed to swings in global oil prices. South Africa's composite leading business cycle indicator rose 0.5% month-on-month in February, central bank data showed earlier on Tuesday. Later in the week, domestic investors will focus on South Africa's producer inflation ...

... bundle prices, will remain unchanged. MTN stated that, overall, this will result in an average bill increase of 5.4% across its contract subscriber base. The average inflation rate for 2025 was 3.2% - the lowest rate in 21 years, according to Stats SA. "Although general consumer inflation has eased, MTN and the telecommunication sector in South Africa continue to face ...

... South Africa has serious governance and economic challenges, and many state-owned enterprises have struggled over the past decades with issues like mismanagement, financial losses, infrastructure failures, corruption. These problems have affected service delivery and economic performance, and they contribute to public frustration and lost more. Food inflation in South Africa continued to ease in March, dropping to 3.4% from 3.7% ...

... they see inflationary pressures broadening beyond fuel prices. - Izak Odendaal, investment strategist at Old Mutual Wealth This could also happen in South Africa, although it is too soon to say. The South African Reserve Bank can probably afford patience while assessing the situation. Inflation was on target at 3% in February before the war. Meanwhile, its policy interest rate ...

... inform its assessment of the impact of rising oil prices on inflation in South Africa. Interest rate hikes will impact consumer spending by reducing disposable income, with more take-home pay flowing towards debt repayments. This will have significant ramifications for South Africa's economy, which is largely driven by consumer spending. The pre-war inflation expectations (gold line) can be seen in ...