Justin Hartman

Justin Hartman

Justin Hartman is a South African entreprenuer who has been innovating in the digital landscape for more than seventeen years. Having pioneered and spearheaded a number of great businesses; Social Code and Afrigator, Justin Hartman is a true digital visionary.

A scary look at the impact of inflation

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Yesterday I happened to notice two Sunday Times newspapers lying next to each other. One was from 30 September 2007 while the other was the latest edition printed on Sunday 22 June 2008. Sunday Times Strap In the space of just nine short months the cost of the Sunday Times has increased considerably in each of the following countries. South Africa September 2007 = R9.95 June 2008 = R12.50 Difference = R2.55 Botswana September 2007 = P11.40 June 2008 = P13.50 Difference = P2.10 Namibia September 2007 = N$14.20 June 2008 = N$16.90 Difference = N$2.70 Zimbabwe September 2007 = $45,000 June 2008 = $800,000,000 Difference = $799,955,000 I don’t know how the poor Zimbabweans must feel however with the rising cost of food, petrol and general day to day expenses it’s almost not viable to buy a paper in this country anymore.

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