Speaking to Alec Hogg on this morning’s BizNews Briefing podcast, STANLIB’s chief economist Kevin Lings urged swift government action following South Africa’s medium-term budget update, citing low growth projections, high debt, and the need to capitalise on recent optimism. While supportive of public-private partnerships for infrastructure, Lings warns that delayed efforts could waste the nation’s current window of opportunity for economic improvement.
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In a recent interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, STANLIB’s Chief Economist Kevin Lings provided insights on South Africa’s latest mini-budget and its implications for economic growth, infrastructure investment, and investor confidence. Lings pointed out significant challenges in the country’s economic path, including low GDP growth forecasts, rising debt levels, …