The World Bank expects growth in sub-Saharan Africa, as well as South Africa, to rise in 2025 and further accelerate to 2027. But it is also warning of several downside risks, including restrictive trade policies and the prospect of tepid growth among major economies. In its latest 'Africa’s Pulse' report, the World Bank forecasts that growth in sub-Saharan Africa will edge up from 3.3% in 2024 to 3.5% in 2025 and further accelerate to 4.3% in 2026 and 2027.  Thabiso Kotane speaks to Chief Economist at RMB, Isaah Mhlanga.