Image | Adobe Stock The third quarter saw a 0.3% contraction in South Africa's Gross Domestic Product, reversing the same margin of increase seen in the second quarter. This was mostly caused by a nearly 29% decline in the fishery, forestry, and agricultural sectors during that time. "Four industries recorded negative growth between the second and third quarters of 2024. The agriculture industry was the largest negative contributor, decreasing by […]
Zuko Komisa In 2023, local businesses, non-profits, publishers, producers, and developers in South Africa received R118 billion in new revenue from Google's products and services. This is supported by a Google Economic Impact study that was carried out by Public First, a strategy, research, and policy firm, on behalf of the internet powerhouse. Google offers a wide range of products that can be valuable for businesses According to the study, […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: ABSA Instagram Absa's Invested In Your Story campaign differs from traditional banking approaches by redefining client relationships, recognising that behind every interaction, decision and transaction, is a business story that lies far beyond the obvious. James Agin, Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Managing Principal at Absa Kenya joins Refilwe Moloto on Kaya Biz to share more about how the bank is helping business owners achieve their […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Adobe Stock South Africa has welcomed the relief from loadshedding but consumers are still absorbing higher costs. Nikki Quinn, Retail Lead for sub-Saharan Africa at NIQ and GfK joins Refilwe Moloto on Kaya Biz to share how consumers are buckling under higher costs as prices remain virtually unchanged from last year. Nikki shared nsights from the NIQ Retail Spend Barometer, which combines data from NIQ and […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Adobe Stock The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 8%. The drop means the prime lending rate will also drop to 11.50%. Harry Scherzer, CEO of FutureForex joins Refilwe Moloto on Kaya Biz to discuss what this means for people with money offshore. For the first time since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, SARB cut the prime […]