The US decision to exclude South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act, or AGOA, has sparked mixed reactions. But despite the uncertainty, our agricultural sector is showing resilience, recording a trade surplus of more than 2-billion dollars — up over 11.5% compared to the same period last year. What’s driving this growth, and can it be sustained? Econometrix economist Dr Azar Jammine joins us to unpack the numbers and what they mean for South Africa’s economy.
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