And indications are that inventory investments in the manufacturing sector slowed in the fourth quarter of last year partly because of low crude oil imports and problems with the change to unleaded petrol. Many of these areas affect the members of your association but I am sure you are generally satisfied with the economy’s performance, thus far.
BIS Review 49/2006  1  Growth in real gross domestic product in South Africa is expected to remain above the 4-per-cent level for this year as a whole, driven primarily by the robust trend in domestic expenditure.