Inflation

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

Cape Town – South Africa’s annual consumer inflation accelerated to 5.0% in June 2026, reaching its highest level in... Read more

22 Jul

The living allowance awarded to eligible students at the University of Cape Town and other institutions is not keeping... Read more

17 Jul

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

London – Britain’s annual inflation rate was unchanged at 2.8 percent in May as higher petrol prices caused by... Read more

17 Jun

Cape Town – South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rate climbed sharply to 4% in April from 3.1% in March,... Read more

20 May

Madrid – Spanish inflation cooled in April thanks to falling electricity prices even as the Middle East war roiled... Read more

29 Apr

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

Lagos – Azeez Akanni hopped on a yellow bus heading for the central business district on Lagos Island, beads... Read more

8 Apr

Cape Town – The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept its policy rate unchanged at 6.75%, citing caution,... Read more

26 Mar