Data released by Absa reflects a significant rise in the value of online transactions in 2024.
Izaak Breitenbach of the SA Poultry Association said it was a priority for chicken to be zero-rated.
The BLSA leader said part of the problem was the impact that rising energy costs could have on industry.
Charm offensive moves on to United Kingdom.
This is Ramaphosa’s undertaking when SA assumes G20 Presidency later this year.
Many businesses across Africa are not fully aware of the benefits and are limited in their ability to leverage the agreement for growth.
Whether Agoa is renewed or replaced will depend on who the next 'leader of the free world' is, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
But central banks remain conservative in their fiscal policies given the unpredictable geopolitical environment.
Transport’s influence on overall inflation has waned since mid-2022 when it was the biggest factor behind the rise in the cost of living.
Ratings agency Fitch said South Africa’s economy was likely to grow by 0.9% this year, 1.5% in 2025, and 1.3% in 2026.
Trade unions expect wages to rise by 5.6% in 2024 and by 5.9% in 2025.
He stressed that the tariffs would ensure these nations "compensate" the US for historical trade imbalances.
New agreements with the world’s second-largest economy will see an increase in the export of agricultural products and manufactured goods.
