The IMF's latest estimate is above official forecasts for growth of 2,3% this year, but just below market consensus, which sees the economy expanding 2,9%.
It sees the world economy growing 4,2% this year, revised up from 3,9% in January. Emerging giants China and India are leading the recovery from the worst global recession in six decades.
South Africa: IMF Sees SA Bouncing Back With 2,6 Percent Growth
Business Day
April 22, 2010