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South Africa Absa Manufacturing PMI Rises to 52.6 in April

South Africa's Absa Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 52.6 in April, up from 49.0 previously, indicating an expansion in the manufacturing sector. This improvement suggests strengthening economic activity in the country.
Date: 04.05.2026  |  Source: FOR-EX.NEWS

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