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Impact of higher diesel and fuel prices will start to be felt, but not across the board.
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The CitizenThe CitizenWarning: Food prices in SA set to increase in the near future
For South African households, one of the most immediate impacts of the conflict will be rising food prices.
The CitizenPMBEJD writes to SAHRC as rising food prices undermine constitutional right
The cost of the basic household food basket increased from approximately R4 051 in January 2021 to around R5 401 by January 2026.
The CitizenHousehold food basket cheaper in March, but low-income families still can’t afford it
Those who earn minimum wage usually have a little more than R2 000 left after paying for transport and electricity.
The CitizenTips to help households cope with rising costs linked to the Middle East conflict
When Brent crude oil spikes, petrol prices follow within weeks. That means higher transport, food and retail costs.
The CitizenMideast war could knock 3% off Africa economies – energy regulator
Rising fuel costs could affect everything - freight prices, docking fees, tourism, food, transport and factories, the energy regulator says.
The CitizenInside the most expensive city to buy groceries in SA
The cost of the average household food basket decreased by R17.63 in February.
The CitizenHeads up, pet owners! These batches of popular pet foods are unsafe
Bobtail, Catmor, Ultra Pet, and Optiwoof are some of the brands affected.
The CitizenHousehold food basket price up again, but slightly less than a year ago
It is not only research that shows that more people cannot afford to feed their families a nutritious diet. Low-income consumers see food disappear from their plates every day.
The CitizenWarning that food insecurity in SA is worsening and children are most affected
Imagine your food cupboards are empty and your children are hungry. This is the reality of about 18 million people in South Africa every day.
The CitizenMany parents are financially stressed about back-to-school costs
A rise in the cost of school fees, uniforms, stationary, transport and food have less than half parents optimistic about the coming years.
The CitizenHousehold food basket: Food prices slightly down compared to previous month and year
Low-income consumers only saved a few rands on food in December and now they have to face January with all its expenses.
The CitizenHere’s the month when food was most expensive this year
Women from low-income communities track the prices of 44 basic food items for the Household Affordability Index at 47 supermarkets and 32 butcheries where they shop.
The CitizenFood prices decreased – but still too high for most
Food prices are still too high and force most South Africans to cut nutritious food from their household grocery baskets
The CitizenHousehold food basket costing more again, forcing low-income consumers to buy less
While most of us already battle to make ends meet, low-income consumers have to cut nutritious food from their household food basket.
The CitizenCan Shoprite’s ChicRite dominate the fast-food industry in SA?
Shoprite said it is not looking to compete in the fast-food industry, but merely offering its customers convenience
The CitizenLogistics group warns of higher car, food prices due to logistics challenges
Super Group says that if logistics challenges are not addressed, companies will be forced to increase prices.
Disrupt AfricaHow Uganda’s Munakyalo Agrofresh is helping farmers avoid post-harvest losses
Ugandan startup Munakyalo Agrofresh is helping farmers avoid post-harvest losses by preventing food spoilage via solar-powered cold storage and preservation stations. Formed in May 2021 in the Kyaka 2 refugee settlement in western Uganda, Munakyalo Agrofresh provides its Cold Hives to smallholder…