This marked the ninth consecutive month of growth in retail activity and the strongest since July 2022, surpassing market forecasts of a 5.5% increase.
Siphelele Dludla is a journalist based in South Africa, specializing in business and economic news. With a focus on the national landscape, Siphelele contributes to publications such as Cape Times and Business Report, providing insights into fiscal outlook, logistics challenges, global economic trends, and the impact of policies on the business environment. His work has also been featured in Energy Central and Cigalah Group.