Fuel cut extension on the cards, and bad news for interest rates in South Africa
Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 22 April.
Business
Price rise contingency plans ‘ready if needed’
The Manx treasury says plans are in place to protect essential services in the wake of the Iran war.
War in Iran ‘has put up our fuel bill by £100,000’
How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?
Increasing drink prices was last resort – landlady
Laura Ball says she held off for as long as she could, after beer costs rose again in January.
The South African software development company that makes sure things are done the right way
Codehesion’s history of successful software rescue projects is exemplary.
Charities deal with impact of higher fuel prices
Ferrying items has been made more difficult by fuel price increases of 35%, one charity says.
Help for people who use heating oil is on the way
North Lincolnshire Council is encouraging households to sign up for a support scheme.
Reserve Bank gives its worst-case scenario for interest rates in South Africa
The SARB’s latest Monetary Policy Review shows deep uncertainty around the war in the Middle East.
France to lend R1.9 billion to help fix collapsing cities in South Africa
France is in talks to lend South Africa €100 million (R1.9 billion) to support a programme to regenerate its rundown cities.
Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear
US President Donald Trump said he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have progressed.
Meta to track workers’ clicks and keystrokes to train AI
The firm will take data from the way employees work for its artificial intelligence models.
Hotpot, bubble tea and sportswear: China’s new exports take on the world
Made in China used to mean cheap, mass-produced goods but a new wave of Chinese brands is emerging.