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International agricultural food prices lifted by a hefty 6. 4% month-on-month in December, with domestic food prices influenced by these global prices on import/export parity pricing.
This comes as international agricultural food prices lifted by a hefty 6. 4% month-on-month in December, with domestic food prices influenced by these global prices on import/export parity pricing.
BFAP said that they will join the Agriculture Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), Agri SA, and the Department of Agriculture to form the SA Agricultural Condition Assessment Committee.
In the National School Certificate 69% are guaranteed not such palatable news whereby just under 250 000 will go through with a decent pass.
South Africa’s economy faced a turbulent 2024, marked by slow growth, high unemployment, and lingering structural challenges. While the formation of a Government of National Unity brought political stability and a stronger rand, economic contractions, drought-stricken agriculture, and inadequate education outcomes have stalled meaningful progress.
Stats SA’s chief director of price statistics, Patrick Kelly, said eight of the 11 food and NAB groups registered lower rates.
Stats SA’s chief director of price statistics, Patrick Kelly, said eight of the 11 food and non-alcoholic beverages groups registered lower rates.
South Africa's economy faces challenges as it contracted by 0. 3% in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to a significant decline in agriculture. This slowdown raises concerns for consumers as high unemployment and living costs persist.
This puts at risk the possibility of the country meeting the International Monetary Fund’s latest projection of 1. 1% for the full year.
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