Business confidence dropped in the first quarter of 2024, further highlighting SA’s dismal business environment, a situation expected to worsen mainly due to supply-side issues and crime, which are fanning the cost of doing business.

The RMB/BER business confidence index released on Wednesday shows that after a two-point decline in the fourth quarter of 2023, it ticked down by another point to reach 30 in the first quarter of 2024...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.