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BLSA CEO discusses how the Government of National Unity is a key factor behind the IMF's positive forecast.

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BLSA CEO Ms. Busisiwe Mavuso has commented on the IMF's World Economic Outlook report, which has slightly upgraded South Africa's growth prospects for 2024 to 1.1%, an increase from the previous forecast of 0.9% made in July and April.

Additionally, the report has raised the GDP growth forecast for South Africa in 2025 from 1.2% to 1.5%.
22 Oct 2024 English South Africa Business · Government

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