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Factory workers operating machinery on a South African manufacturing production floor.
Economy1 September 2026 · 3 min read

South African factory slump deepens as Absa PMI falls to 45.8

South African manufacturing conditions deteriorated further in August, with the Absa PMI falling to 45.8 as production and domestic orders weakened sharply, although manufacturers became more optimistic about conditions six months ahead.

By Lead Sector Editorial Team
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Factory workers operating machinery on a South African manufacturing production floor.
Economy1 September 2026 · 3 min read

South African factory slump deepens as Absa PMI falls to 45.8

South African manufacturing conditions deteriorated further in August, with the Absa PMI falling to 45.8 as production and domestic orders weakened sharply, although manufacturers became more optimistic about conditions six months ahead.

By Lead Sector Editorial Team