# President Cyril Ramaphosa says energy shortages and logistics challenges have been major factors holding back investment and economic growth in South Africa. In his oral reply to questions in Parliament, Ramaphosa said ongoing electricity challenges and inefficiencies in the transport and freight system have discouraged companies from investing at higher levels. He added reforms in energy and logistics aim to boost investor confidence, improve productivity and drive economic growth and job creation:
Ramaphosa blames energy and logistics constraints for weak investment growth [SOUND]
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