
Standard Bank economist urges SA to shift from recovery to rapid growth
Standard Bank economist Simon Freemantle says SA must urgently shift from recovery to accelerated growth to tackle unemployment and attract investment.
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Standard Bank economist Simon Freemantle says SA must urgently shift from recovery to accelerated growth to tackle unemployment and attract investment.

Three agricultural organisations have filed an urgent High Court application to stop state restrictions on private foot-and-mouth disease vaccination.

President Ramaphosa says the budget aims to accelerate recovery but government must partner with the private sector to fund critical infrastructure.

Petrol and diesel prices rise from Tuesday midnight as Middle East conflict and higher Brent crude costs drive up fuel costs locally.

Fuel prices rise by up to 65c per litre on Wednesday, with April increases likely after Middle East conflict drove oil prices above $80 a barrel.