South Africa’s manufacturing sector may be showing early signs of life after a very difficult end to 2025. The latest Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for January has jumped by 8.2 points to 48.7. While that’s still below the crucial 50 mark that separates contraction from expansion, the size of the rebound is significant. ABSA Economist, Andiswa Nondudule unpacks these findings. Kaya FM