Manufacturing activity declines for third consecutive month

Although Absa PMI readings show some signs of recovery, the overall picture remains challenging

SA’s manufacturing sector began 2025 on a weak footing with the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) falling by 0.9 points to 45.3 in January, the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) reported on Monday...

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