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SA manufacturing output ended 2024 on a weak note

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GUEST – Amith Singh, National Manager, Manufacturing, Nedbank Commercial Banking
SA’s manufacturing sector ended 2024 on a weaker footing with total annual production declining by 0.4% compared with 2023.
According to Stats SA’s latest data, manufacturing production decreased by 1.2% in December 2024 compared with the same month in the previous year.
11 Feb 7AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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