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South Africa remains Africa’s largest economy at $489.1 billion in latest rankings, but sluggish growth and high unemployment cloud its dominance
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
South Africa's dominance as Africa's largest economy is undercut by sluggish growth and high unemployment, limiting EM growth and investment appeal.
Structural weakness caps South Africa's investment case
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Growth and unemployment data revisions
MAIN RISK
Persistent stagnation erodes investor confidence
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
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03 WHO'S INVOLVED
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