The Absa purchasing managers’ index (PMI) will come under the spotlight on Monday, providing a snapshot of the health of the energy-intensive manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing is a R513bn sector in real gross value-added terms and comprised 11.2% of the economy in the first quarter of 2023, down from 15% in 1995...

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