Citi Economist Warns South Africa Has Not Yet Achieved Sustained Economic Growth

Cowan: South Africa Has Yet to Turn Growth Corner

David Cowan, Africa Economist at Citi Research, says South Africa has yet to turn the corner on growth, with the economy showing resilience rather than a strong acceleration. He also says Zimbabwe’s recovery is benefiting from improved fiscal discipline, higher gold and lithium prices and stronger agricultural exports. Cowan discusses the challenges of de-dollarization, signs of renewed foreign investor interest and the importance of Zimbabwe getting its lithium policy right with Abeer Abu O...