SA GDP growth data disappoints

South Africa's economy grew by a lower-than-expected 2.6 percent in the third quarter of 2010, highlighting the fragility of its recovery and leaving the door open for another interest rate cut.

The data comes less than a week after the central bank painted a gloomy picture of the economy, saying the outlook remained subdued.

Bond yields fell after the data, with the 2015 bond hitting a session low of 7.02 percent, from 7.07 percent prior to the release.

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Stakeholders must step up veggie supply

The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...

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