Why Africa’s largest economy saw its first negative FDI inflows since 1990

    Bunmi Bailey | Insights | Jul 16, 2026    
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South Africa recorded negative Foreign Direct Investment inflows last year for the first time since 1990, as multinational companies repatriated profits, adjusted intracompany financing and completed major Mergers & Acquisitions transactions.

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