Shisa Nyama Index: These three food items have gotten cheaper
After a sharp decrease in December, the cost of a traditional South African shisa nyama increased moderately in January 2024.
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After a sharp decrease in December, the cost of a traditional South African shisa nyama increased moderately in January 2024.
A report released by the PMEJD indicated that in January 2024, frozen chicken portions and chicken feet recorded a 2% and 3% increase.
Despite the inflation rate decreasing for three months in a row, low-income consumers are still struggling with food basket prices.
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The marginal decrease in the price of the household food basket does not bring low-income consumers closer to affording nutritious food.