The potential of a third wave of Covid-19 infections risk undermining the already fragile consumer and business confidence in the retail sector underscores the urgency of a faster rollout of vaccines.
The Bureau for Economic Research (BER) said on Tuesday that the hike in electricity and fuel pries, as well as the end of the government’s temporary Covid-19 relief measures were also expected to hit consumers’ disposable income in the second quarter...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.