Tag: GDP

GDP grows in Q1, but little hope for growth in Q2

This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of growth. South Africa’s real gross…

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Budget 2026: GDP expected to grow slightly – but not enough for meaningful change

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026 Budget Speech with some optimism…

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GDP increased for fourth straight quarter as economic activity increases

While only eight industries grew in the second quarter, nine of them…

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Limpopo GDP is up, but the battle is far from won

'With Limpopo's growth outpacing the national average of 0.5%, we would like…

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Turnarounds at Eskom and Transnet not yet showing in GDP figures

B4SA has wracked up some impressive successes, but there’s no sign of…

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Inflation expectations the lowest ever as GDP languishes

The inflation expectations are important because it is one of the surveys…

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Manufacturing and mining production added to GDP, but no reason for optimism

When the GDP figures for the second quarter were announced on Tuesday,…

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GDP higher, but where are the investments for economic growth?

Although GDP increased in the second quarter, worsening unemployment and diminishing business…

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GDP exceeds economists’ predictions

Economists predicted that the GDP for the second quarter would be between…

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Economists expect uptick in GDP, but not enough for economic growth to gain traction

GDP is important because it gives information about the size of the…

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