Скачать или смотреть Renewed optimism over SA's economic growth prospects

The second quarter 0.4% expansion in South Africa's gross domestic
product has sparked renewed optimism over the country's economic
growth prospects.

According to Stats SA figures, finance, real estate and business
services contributed positively with growth of 1.3%, while trade,
catering and accommodation hiked by 1.2%, along with the 1.1% rise in
manufacturing.

Meanwhile transport, storage and communication contributed negatively
with a 2.2% drop.

At the same time, agriculture, forestry and fishing also fell by 2.1%,
while exports decreased by 0.4% and imports increased by 1.7%, largely
due to vehicles, vegetables, textile and mineral products.

ESG Analytics MD and economist Sifiso Skenjana unpacks the numbers further.

Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.