The South African Enquirer
Business & Technology
South African business and technology: the companies, the software, the deals and the people building them - including the firms taking local products to international markets.
Economy stalls as GDP slips 0,2% after six quarters of growth
Statistics South Africa reported that GDP declined by 0,2% in the second quarter of 2026, ending a run of six consecutive quarters of growth. Mining, trade and manufacturing drove the decline, while a sharp rise in imports and weaker investment weighed on demand.