Manufacturing activity shrinks – Business Day
Manufacturing activity contracted unexpectedly last month, suggesting that the economy’s second-biggest sector would continue to face hurdles this year from slowing consumer demand and recession in Europe. view article
South Africa's PMI falls to 49.3 in March – ABN Digital
South Africa’s seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers’ Index fell back into contraction territory at 49.3 in March from 53.6 in February, after a decline in new sales orders. view article
PMI contracts to below 50 as demand, production decline – Engineering News
After moving above the key 50-point mark in February, the seasonally adjusted Kagiso Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell by 4.3 points in March to 49.3. view article