SA’s manufacturing industry: challenges, risks and opportunities

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South Africa's manufacturing sector recorded modest growth of 1.1% month-on-month in May, but the longer-term picture remains concerning. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the sector has contracted by 13.4%, raising important questions about the future of industrial production, employment and economic growth.

In this episode, we explore the factors contributing to the decline in South Africa's manufacturing sector, the impact of rising US inflation on global markets, and what these developments mean for investors and the broader economy. The discussion also examines the structural challenges facing local manufacturers and the measures that could help revive growth and strengthen South Africa's industrial base.

Listen for expert insights into inflation, manufacturing trends, economic growth, investment markets and the outlook for the South African economy.
13 Jul English South Africa Investing · Business News

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