South Africa's foreign direct investment inflows rise in Q2

Kopano Gumbi: Kopano Gumbi is a Reuters journalist based in Johannesburg who reports on Southern African economies, central banks, and related policy developments. She provided the primary reporting for this article detailing the South African Reserve Bank's Quarterly Bulletin on foreign direct investment trends. Sfundo Parakozov: Sfundo Parakozov is a Reuters breaking news reporter focused on Sub-Saharan Africa, covering topics such as stock exchanges, government policy, and monetary decisions across the region. She contributed additional reporting to this story on South Africa's second-quarter investment flows. Alexander Winning: Alexander Winning is a Reuters editor and head of speed for Sub-Saharan Africa with extensive experience covering regional economic and political developments. He edited this article on the South African Reserve Bank's latest Quarterly Bulletin findings. South African Reserve Bank: The South African Reserve Bank is the central bank of South Africa tasked with maintaining price stability, overseeing the financial system, and producing regular economic analyses. It released its Quarterly Bulletin highlighting a pickup in foreign direct investment inflows during the second quarter, driven by debt funding received by a local telecommunications firm from a non-resident parent company. Economic Analysis: The South African Reserve Bank regularly issues Quarterly Bulletins that detail shifts in foreign investment, portfolio flows, and government financing activities. Regional Coverage: Reuters journalists based in South Africa provide ongoing reporting on local economic indicators and central bank publications for international audiences.