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PwC warns of energy risks and water shortages as business concerns rise in South Africa
Despite the suspension of load shedding since March 2024, PwC's latest South Africa Economic Outlook reveals that business leaders still consider energy disruptions their primary concern, alongside growing worries about water shortages and extreme weather events. The report outlines critical mitigation strategies businesses must implement to ensure resilience against these challenges in 2025-2026.
SACCI survey reveals mixed signals in South Africa's trade outlook
The February 2025 SACCI Trade Conditions Survey reveals a nuanced picture of South Africa's trade environment, highlighting a gradual improvement in trade conditions since mid-2024, while also indicating ongoing challenges and a tempered outlook for the next six months