Bloomberg
Cowan: South Africa Has Yet to Turn Growth Corner
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
David Cowan, Africa Economist at Citi Research, stated that South Africa's economy is showing resilience but has not achieved strong acceleration in growth. Cowan noted that Zimbabwe's recovery is being supported by improved fiscal discipline, higher gold and lithium prices, and stronger agricultural exports. In a Bloomberg interview, Cowan discussed de-dollarization challenges, signs of renewed foreign investor interest in the region, and the importance of Zimbabwe's lithium policy.
