Manufacturing production in South Africa (SA) decreased by 2,8% in February compared with February 2025.

The largest negative contributions were made by the following divisions food and beverages  by - 4,5% and contributing -1,1 percentage points; While wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing  by  -9,7% and contributing - 1,0 percentage point) with basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery by - 3,6% and contributing -0,8 of a percentage point.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Chief Economist & Director of Economic Research and Strategy at Don Consulting, Chifi Mhango.

Manufacturing production in South Africa (SA) decreased by 2,8% in February compared with February 2025.
The largest negative contributions were made by the following divisions food and beverages &nbsp;by - 4,5% and contributing -1,1 percentage points; While wood and wood products, paper, publishing and printing &nbsp;by &nbsp;-9,7% and contributing - 1,0 percentage point) with basic iron and steel, non-ferrous metal products, metal products and machinery by - 3,6% and contributing -0,8 of a percentage point.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Chief Economist &amp; Director of Economic Research and Strategy at Don Consulting, Chifi Mhango.

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SA's manufacturing output falls 2.8% in February

In today's markets slot, we look at Standard Bank's partnership with Clover, and the Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) in tackling Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa (SA). 

Thami Ngubeni spoke to  Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agriculture for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

In today's markets slot, we look at Standard Bank's partnership with Clover, and the Milk Producers' Organisation (MPO) in tackling Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in South Africa (SA).&nbsp;
Thami Ngubeni spoke to &nbsp;Brendan Jacobs, Head of Agriculture for Business and Commercial Banking at Standard Bank South Africa.

Standard Bank partners with Clover, MPO to combat FMD in SA

 The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has started nationwide circulation of newly designed ZiG banknotes, marking a key step in Zimbabwe's ongoing currency reform efforts.

The central bank says the new ZWG notes, branded the "Big Five" series, feature improved durability, enhanced security elements, and wildlife imagery aimed at strengthening national identity. However, the rollout comes at a time when public confidence in the local currency remains fragile, with the US dollar continuing to dominate everyday transactions, particularly within informal markets.

 Thami Ngubeni spoke to Independent policy researcher, Kevin Tutani.

&nbsp;The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has started nationwide circulation of newly designed ZiG banknotes, marking a key step in Zimbabwe's ongoing currency reform efforts.
The central bank says the new ZWG notes, branded the "Big Five" series, feature improved durability, enhanced security elements, and wildlife imagery aimed at strengthening national identity. However, the rollout comes at a time when public confidence in the local currency remains fragile, with the US dollar continuing to dominate everyday transactions, particularly within informal markets.
&nbsp;Thami Ngubeni spoke to Independent policy researcher, Kevin Tutani.

 Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe starts the circulation of newly designed ZiG banknotes

Madagascar has declared a two‑week nationwide state of energy emergency amid severe fuel shortages caused by the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The presidency said the decision was taken following Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting, amid fears that the situation could lead to public disorder.

Several African governments have responded to surging global oil prices, driven by the conflict involving Iran, by implementing sharp fuel‑price increases, energy‑saving measures or electricity rationing, among other interventions.

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Madagascar‑based Lawyer and Analyst, Advocate Toki Ramilison.

Madagascar has declared a two‑week nationwide state of energy emergency amid severe fuel shortages caused by the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The presidency said the decision was taken following Tuesday&rsquo;s Cabinet meeting, amid fears that the situation could lead to public disorder.
Several African governments have responded to surging global oil prices, driven by the conflict involving Iran, by implementing sharp fuel‑price increases, energy‑saving measures or electricity rationing, among other interventions.
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Madagascar‑based Lawyer and Analyst, Advocate Toki Ramilison.

SA's manufacturing output falls 2.8% in February

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