Petrol price shocker and braai warning

The 10 biggest stories you may have missed on BusinessTech this week. PAPPPI suggests that the South African government could reduce petrol prices by imposing a new special tax. [BusinessTech logo]( [Top stories this week]( [◼ A ‘special tax’ could bring the petrol price closer to R10 a litre in South Africa]( PAPPPI suggests that the South African government could reduce petrol prices by imposing a new special tax. [◼ Warning for braai lovers in South Africa]( Bloomberg’s Shisa Nyama Index shows braai prices remain elevated, with concerns over the near term. [◼ Alarm bells for one of South Africa’s largest employers]( A sector that employs over 2.5 million people has a plan to fix some of South Africa's biggest problems. [◼ Pick n Pay launches exclusive ‘Smart Shopper Happy Hour’]( South Africans will no longer need to carry a physical smart shopper card with them to Pick n Pay. [◼ Trouble for Wimpy, Mugg & Bean, and Steers owner]( Famous Brands is currently facing difficulties due to the current economic climate in South Africa. [◼ Name changes coming to 4 more towns in South Africa]( Proposals have been submitted to change the names of four towns in South Africa. [◼ Warning for interest rates in South Africa]( A major conflict in the Middle East could be terrible news for cash-strapped South Africans. [◼ These are the most spoken languages in South Africa]( Stats SA has released the 2022 Census - with data on the most spoken primary language spoken by households across the country. [◼ Big win for visas in South Africa]( The Department of Home Affairs has announced a new pilot - which should be great news for South Africa's skills crisis. [◼ The Friday problem for businesses in South Africa]( The Covid-19 pandemic completely changed how work is done on Fridays. [Facebook]([Twitter]([LinkedIn]([YouTube]( [Manage your Preferences]( • [View PDF]( • [Pause Subscription]( • [View Online]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} on 15-10-2023 is intended for opt-in communication only. If you feel this email is unsolicited please [report it]( to us Email Powered By Everlytic