23 June 2021 1 Min Read

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WATCH: Why construction sector’s recovery has slowed

Independent economist Roelof Botha talks to Business Day TV about SA’s construction sector

in Companies / Trade & Industry by Business Day TV

Construction workers at the Coega industrial development special economic zone in 2014.
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SA’s construction sector recovery slowed in the first quarter. Afrimat’s index for the industry declined to 109 points, driven by seasonal effects as well as the second wave of Covid-19.

Business Day TV’s Alishia Seckam spoke to independent economist Roelof Botha for more insight.

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