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Merafe declares cash dividend on record profit, elevated chrome
By: Martin Creamer 18th March 2024 Ferrochrome and chrome company Merafe achieved a record profit of R1 753-million despite what it describes as a challenging economic environment in... →
Inflation in Nigeria is still climbing while it has slowed globally: here’s why
15th March 2024 Just as Nigerians were gradually digging out from the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, they were hit by high inflation. The Nigerian... →
South Africa’s next energy challenge: A R390-billion grid upgrade
By: Bloomberg 15th March 2024 South Africa is facing a monumental challenge as it seeks to end years of rolling electricity outages that have hobbled the economy: It needs to... →
Ceasefire of Section 164 Suspensions of Payment, in SARS’ War on Non-Compliance
15th March 2024 Dispelling accusations of any revenue collector can feel like the fight of your life, especially where you are factually not on the wrong side of... →
Hard times in Nigeria as reforms deepen cost of living crisis
By: Reuters 11th March 2024 Blessing Joseph has been weaving bags, sandals and jewellery earning enough money to feed her son and send him to school. But since November, she... →
GDP figures cap decade of negative GDP per capita growth – BLSA
By: Schalk Burger 11th March 2024 While the gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2023 was 0.1%, growth was negative in terms of GDP per capita, given that... →
GDP figures are a very loud clarion call to action
11th March 2024 “At least it wasn’t negative” was the sentiment I noted from many in response to the news of 0.1% GDP growth in the last quarter of 2023, resulting... →
Women battle when trying to take climate change cases to court – South Africa and Nigeria study shows why
8th March 2024 Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, with some cases pending in Uganda. However,... →
