13 July 2021 1 Min Read

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WATCH: SA needs to create jobs, urges World Bank

World Bank lead economist Wolfgang Fengler talks to Business Day TV about SA’s economic outlook

in Economy by Business Day TV
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SA’s economic outlook is bleak. The World Bank expects GDP growth to slow to 1.5% in 2023, and it has suggested that job creation will be central to preserving macroeconomic stability.

Business Day TV’s Alishia Seckam spoke to Wolfgang Fengler, lead economist at the World Bank for more detail.

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