Economic Transactions Index | Economy struggling to grow

JOHANNESBURG - The South African economy is struggling to pick up.

That's according to the latest BankservAfrica Economic Transaction Index for February.

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The index declined on a monthly basis and is now at the same level as a year ago.

Independent economist Elize Kruger says the index reflects the impact of multiple economic challenges, including persistent power cuts, the crippling logistics crisis and rising fuel prices.