Weak business confidence in South Africa and low profitability weigh on investment flows, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has said in his 2017 Budget Overview.
During the first three quarters of 2016, investment in fixed capital fell by 3.9% - the first decline since 2010. Private business investment showed the largest decline, while public corporations also invested less as they delay capital expenditure plans.
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