Inflation hits 13-year-high in South Africa
By Reuters
24 July 2022 |
12:50 pm
Headline consumer inflation in South Africa surged to 7.4% in June, higher than analysts' predictions and ahead of a central bank interest rate announcement. Rhiannon Oliver has more.
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