Good news on the data front with February’s retail sales growth accelerating unexpectedly to 4.9% and inflation slowing to a seven-year low of 3.8%. Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings spoke to Business Day TV about what these numbers mean for the economy. OR LISTEN TO THE AUDIO: Listen to all latest podcasts here.

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