The Truth About South Africa's Economy – Freddie Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital

What's really happening to the South African economy – and what businesses must do now. Dylan Kohlstadt sits down with Freddie Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital, for an unfiltered look at the economic forces shaping South Africa in 2025 and beyond. Freddie has advised government, worked inside SARS, and spent years analysing what drives (and stalls) economic growth. In this episode, he breaks down what business leaders in industrial, manufacturing, and capital-intensive sectors need to understand right now – from interest rate trajectories and infrastructure constraints to AI adoption and the role of government in enabling (or hindering) growth. This is the conversation South African business owners and executives need to have. In this episode: – The real state of the South African economy – Interest rates: relief or false hope? – Infrastructure gaps and what they mean for industry – AI adoption in an emerging market context – What government is getting right – and where it's falling short – Key risks for industrial and manufacturing businesses in the year ahead 🔗 Connect with Freddie Mitchell:   / freddie-mitchell-economist  🔗 Connect with Dylan Kohlstadt:   / dylankohlstadt  Check out Aluma Capital to elevate your investment strategically: https://aluma.co.za 🎙️ The DK Show is hosted by Dylan Kohlstadt, founder and CEO of Shift ONE Digital – Africa's #1 ranked SEO and AI visibility agency. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with the business leaders, economists, and innovators shaping the future of B2B in South Africa and beyond. #SouthAfricanEconomy #TheDKShow #DylanKohlstadt #B2BMarketing #ShiftONE #Economics #SouthAfrica #Manufacturing #IndustrialBusiness #InterestRates #AIinAfrica #BusinessGrowth #AlumaCapital #EconomicOutlook #FounderLife Subscribe to my channels / @dylankohlstadt Connect with me on all my social platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylankohlstadt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylankohlstadt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dylankohlstadt/    Twitter: https://twitter.com/dylankohlstadt YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DylanKohlstadt/