South Africa’s inflation falls to 4.3% as food prices hit 16-year low
Cape Town – South Africa’s headline consumer inflation slowed to 4.3% in July from 5.0% in June, marking the... Read more
19 Aug
Why Nigerians spent over $1 billion on beer and spirits despite inflation
Lagos – Nigerians spent N1.41 trillion ($1.03 billion) on beer, malt drinks, and spirits during the first six months... Read more
6 Aug
Inflation rises to 5% as fuel prices continue to hammer household budgets
Cape Town – South Africa’s annual consumer inflation accelerated to 5.0% in June 2026, reaching its highest level in... Read more
22 Jul
NSFAS students battle to keep up with inflation
The living allowance awarded to eligible students at the University of Cape Town and other institutions is not keeping... Read more
17 Jul
Fuel costs push South Africa’s inflation to 4.5% in May — Highest since 2024
Cape Town – South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rate accelerated to 4.5% in May 2026, up from 4.0% in... Read more
18 Jun
UK inflation holds steady in May despite Mideast war
London – Britain’s annual inflation rate was unchanged at 2.8 percent in May as higher petrol prices caused by... Read more
17 Jun
SA inflation rises to 4% as fuel price surge drives sharp April increase
Cape Town – South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rate climbed sharply to 4% in April from 3.1% in March,... Read more
20 May
Power price fall slows Spanish inflation in April
Madrid – Spanish inflation cooled in April thanks to falling electricity prices even as the Middle East war roiled... Read more
29 Apr
SA inflation rises slightly to 3.1% in March, food prices ease
Cape Town – South Africa’s annual inflation rate increased slightly to 3.1% in March 2026, up from 3.0% in... Read more
22 Apr
Nigeria sweats in heatwave as Iran war drives up costs to stay cool
Lagos – Azeez Akanni hopped on a yellow bus heading for the central business district on Lagos Island, beads... Read more
8 Apr
