What we can expect from our economy in 2021

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The World Bank expects the South African economy to recover by 3.3% in 2021 and return to a “near potential pace” of 1.7% in 2022 after contracting by an estimated 7.8% during Covid-afflicted 2020.

However, the bank stresses that such a recovery is premised on the assumption that the initial vaccine rollout become widespread throughout the year.

Mpho Mashita and DJ Complexion talked to Economist, Prof Thobeka Ncanywa from the University of Limpopo, as we talk about what we can expect from our economy this year.
6 Jan 2021 English South Africa Business · Arts

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