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Growth was supported by increases in eight of 10 key industries, with major contributions coming from mining, manufacturing, trade and agriculture, while declines were reported in the transport and construction sectors. (David Harrison)
AGRICULTURE

Better-than-expected economic growth driven by finance and mining

The economy is still 2.7% smaller than it was in the first quarter of 2020

  • Sarah Smit
2 min read