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Bizskoops - 21 May 2026

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On this week’s Bizskoops: We speak to Dr Elna Moolman, Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research at Standard Bank, about April inflation, which surged to 4%, while Minister Gwede Mantashe assures South Africans that there is no immediate risk of fuel shortages. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks concerns around rising unemployment, while Professor Waldo Krugell explains what he expects from future interest rate decisions. In international business news, UK-based Standard Chartered plans to reduce its back-office workforce by more than 15% as it expands the use of artificial intelligence and automation, while Greencoat Renewables will move to a main board listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from 28 May. We also continue our discussion with Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney, who shares more practical tips on how households can save on monthly living expenses.
21 May English South Africa Business News · Business

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