Economics

South Africa Trade Surplus Widens in November as Imports Fall

  • Surplus of 6.1b rand compares with 2.75b rand in October
  • Current-account deficit and budget gap are risks to economy
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South Africa’s trade surplus widened in November as the value of imports of equipment components and chemical products decreased.