World Bank expects growth in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as South Africa, to rise in 2025 and further accelerate to 2027

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The World Bank is also warning of several downside risks, including restrictive trade policies and the prospect of tepid growth among major economies, how sustainable is this trajectory given the current global economic headwinds? Chief Economist at Econometrix, Dr Azar Jammine shares his views.
24 Apr 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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