The Business Show: Kevin Lings says SA economy “treading water” as exports slump and growth stalls

In his weekly chat with Bronwyn Nielsen, Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings unpacks US inflation and the Federal Reserve’s looming rate cut decision amid rising political pressure from Trump. He also highlights South Africa’s widening trade deficit, fragile 1% growth outlook, and the unsustainable retail boost driven by pension withdrawals—warning that without major investment in infrastructure, SA’s economy will keep “treading water.”.Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here.Support South Africa’s bastion of independent journalism, offering balanced insights on investments, business, and the political economy, by joining BizNews Premium. Register here.If you prefer WhatsApp for updates, sign up to the BizNews channel here..Watch here.Listen here

The Business Show: Kevin Lings says SA economy “treading water” as exports slump and growth stalls

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