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South Africans joke as the rand drops by 1%: "Who is controlling this rand?"
SA's currency experienced another decrease in three weeks because of international issues like the tension in the Middle East and the dollar strengthening.
Food prices expected to drop following rate cut, South Africans laugh: "Tell us another joke"
Food prices are expected to take a dip after the South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago announced a lower repo rate which came into effect last week.
SARB announces 25 basis points interest rate chop, South Africans not happy
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced that the interest rates have been cut by 25 basis points to 8%, which did not impress many.
South African Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates, Mzansi not surprised
The South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago is expected to announce the interest rate today, and economists are expecting an interest cut.
Chocolate lovers react to 45% increase in cocoa prices, Mzansi shares solution
An increase in the price of cocoa in Ghana will have a direct impact on the price of chocolate in South Africa. Mzansi believes that they have the solution.
Exclusive: Wits University economist Dr Kenneth Creamer expresses hope about the unemployment rate
Dr Kenneth Creamer, a Wits University economist, spoke to Briefly News about the unemployment rate and measures the government could explore to curb it.
Unemployment rate increased from 32.9% to 33.5%, South Africans disheartened
Statistics South Africa released its latest unemployment rate, and it showed that the unemployment rate increased from 32.9% to 33.5% in the current quarter.
Tsiloane sisters build brick company using recycled materials, inspired by waste collectors
Two entrepreneurial sisters, Kedibone and Kekeletso Tsiloane, created a company that produces bricks from 90% recycled materials, maintaining its strength.
South Africa drop to 4th most attractive investment destination in Africa
Rand Merchant Bank released a, 'Where To Invest In Africa 2024' report. South Africa is in fourth place as African countries that are favourable to invest in.
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