Manufacturing contracted by 1.3% year on year in March, from a revised 0.5% expansion in February. The consumer-based sectors were the hardest hit with clothing and textiles declining by more than 10%, while food and beverages was the largest positive contributor. In total, manufacturing output shrunk by 1.7% during the first quarter. Manufacturing Circle executive director Philippa Rodseth spoke to Business Day TV about the figures and what they means for the sector.
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