insert_link Business / EconomicsInflation Rises to 3.5% in September The annual inflation rate increased to 3.5% in September from 3.2% in August, mainly driven by higher transport and housing costs. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen noted that transport inflation rebounded to 1.3% after months of decline, largely due to rising vehicle prices, while food prices grew at a slower pace. today14 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics27 February Morning Biz News: Hyphen Expands Training, SA Inflation Rises, Tesla Stock Drops Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Expands Green Hydrogen TrainingHyphen Hydrogen Energy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hardap Regional Council to address the skills gap and prepare local workers for employment in the green hydrogen industry. According to The Brief, this collaboration is part of Hyphen’s broader efforts with the Namibian government to develop specialized training and capacity-building programs. South Africa’s Inflation Rises to 3.2% in JanuaryConsumer inflation in […] today27 February, 2025
Business / EconomicsJanuary Vehicle Sales Up Year-on-Year but Drop Monthly Records indicate 966 new vehicle sales in January, a 1.7% increase from January 2024 but a 12.2% decline from December 2024. Economist Almandro Jansen attributes the drop to seasonal trends and post-holiday financial constraints. today25 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsInflation Drops to 3.2% Despite Monthly Increase The local annual inflation rate eased to 3.2% in January, continuing its downward trend due to lower costs in key sectors. However, the month-on-month inflation rate saw an uptick, rising to 1.1% from 0.2% in December. Capricorn Asset Management’s Floris Bergh weighs in: today18 February, 2025
