The latest survey by the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) shows trade conditions remained firmly rooted in negative territory in February, near levels last seen in 2020 when SA was under the Covid-19 state of disaster.

Sacci’s trade activity index released on Wednesday improved slightly to 31 points from 28 points in January, which was the worst level since the 25 points recorded for April 2020, as the local economy barely remains afloat...

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