Anastasi Mokgobu

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

While Africa may currently be shielded from the worst of global trade shocks, WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Lweala warns that aid is dwindling and trade is becoming increasingly politicised.  This, she said, makes self-reliance more crucial than ever. Okonjo-Lweala said Africa’s overall economic outlook remains stable, but some smaller economies like Lesotho remain particularly vulnerable.

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

Both countries are vital trading partners for South Africa, making any downturn in their bilateral trade a potential disruptor to the country’s own export and import markets. In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report, the WTO emphasises that rising tariff conflicts could force countries into one of two increasingly isolated economic blocs. For South Africa, the implications are profound.

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

GOVERNMENT EMPHASISES ROAD SAFETY AND PUBLIC VIGILANCE The Government has echoed Ramaphosa’s call for a responsible and thoughtful Easter weekend. Acting spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa appealed to road users to stay alert and prioritise safety as traffic volumes rise. "Let us arrive alive by driving responsibly, obeying the rules of the road, adhering to speed limits, and ensuring that everyone in the vehicle wears a seatbelt,” said Mnukwa.

1 week ago | ecr.co.za | Anastasi Mokgobu

In its latest Monetary Policy Review, the Reserve Bank warned that tariff hikes and economic fragmentation could derail key sectors like automotive, agriculture, and platinum group metals—raising the risk of job losses, plant closures, and a stalled recovery. Platinum group metals, a key export, could face reduced demand as vehicle prices rise in the US due to added import costs.

1 week ago | jacarandafm.com | Anastasi Mokgobu

In its latest Monetary Policy Review, the Reserve Bank warned that tariff hikes and economic fragmentation could derail key sectors like automotive, agriculture, and platinum group metals—raising the risk of job losses, plant closures, and a stalled recovery. Platinum group metals, a key export, could face reduced demand as vehicle prices rise in the US due to added import costs.