Southern Africa’s Outlook Brightens but South Africa Drags Down the Regional Average

Econ Desk

– October 9, 2025

5 min read

The World Bank projects stronger growth across Southern Africa, but South Africa remains the laggard, with GDP seen rising at just a quarter of the rate of its regional peers.

Southern Africa’s Outlook Brightens but South Africa Drags Down the Regional Average

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