South African farmers are expected to harvest 84% more maize this season compared with last season as yields were boosted by increased rains, a Reuters survey of five traders and market analysts showed on Friday. Source: South Africa's maize output seen rising 84% in 2017
The Competition Commission on Thursday morning conducted a search and seizure operation at the premises of nine fresh produce market agents suspected of involvement in alleged cartel and price-fixing conduct in contravention of the Competition Act. Source: Competition Commission raids fresh produce market agents
Infographic shows how manufacturing wages compare: Source: Could 'Made in China' be a thing of the past?
February CPI inflation came in much as expected, though food inflation did not fall as far as some had expected Source: Consumer inflation slows as food prices moderate
As disposable incomes decline and salaries are not keeping up, consumers are cutting back on luxuries and buying in bulk, say analysts Source: Pick n Pay commits R500m to cutting prices on essential items
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is doing all it can to avoid job losses in the poultry industry amid concerns of poultry products dumping and unfair trade practices. Source: Government hard at work to avoid poultry sector job losses - Cape Business News
South African consumers are increasingly turning to e-commerce platforms when looking for, comparing and purchasing a variety of items. 26% of respondents from a recent survey made their very first online purchase in June 2015 – a massive recent uptake when compared to the total number of new online shoppers for the period July 2015 [...]
A phenomenal 92 percent of South Africans are willing to pay an above-average price for products that deliver higher quality, offer superior functioning (91 percent) or stand behind environmentally responsible (86 percent) or socially responsible (77 percent) principles. News Article: South Africans happy to pay for premium products