South African economy looks to have recorded a pick-up in growth in Q2, but the recovery is operating at two speeds with retail sales and manufacturing on the up, while the mining sector remains a weak spot. Nonetheless, with easing electricity shortages and interest rate cuts on the way, the economy looks to be finally be turning a corner and we expect a further modest growth over the rest of this year and in 2025.
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