Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom MONEY SMART WEEK SOUTH AFRICA Become more educated about your finances | Inflation Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Become more educated about your finances | Inflation Peter Worthington Senior Economist SHARE Inflation is the overall rise in the prices of all the goods and services that you buy as a consumer. The inflation rate is the annual percentage change in the weighted average price level, which we call the consumer price index, or CPI. Join Peter Worthington from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking as he simplifies this complicated concept. Inflation means an overall rise in the prices of all the goods and services that you buy as a consumer. The inflation rate is the annual percentage change in the weighted average price level, which we call the consumer price index, or CPI. Join Peter Worthington from Absa Corporate and Investment Banking as he simplifies this complicated concept. Peter Worthington Senior Economist https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles PUBLIC SECTOR Why Africa’s Urban Resilience Depends on Access to Capital In 2017, as Cape Town faced one of the most severe droughts in its history, the city issued a R1 billion green bond – South Africa’s first municipal instrument of its kind. The proceeds were channelled into projects designed to strengthen long-term urban resilience: electric bus procurement, water systems, energy efficiency upgrades, coastal infrastructure, and sanitation treatment. Read more PODCAST Africa Impact Matters Series Unlocking Africa’s urban future starts with resilient infrastructure. Join the Absa Africa Impact Matters Series as we spotlight South African metros tackling water challenges through bold investment, blended finance, and public-private partnerships. Read more RISK MANAGEMENT Payments White Paper 2025 Africa’s payment landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digital innovation, regional integration efforts, and evolving geopolitical dynamics. Read more
