# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity among government, businesses, and labour unions to drive inclusive economic growth and job creation. In his weekly newsletter, he noted rising business confidence, evidenced by an eight-percent increase in the Johannesburg Stock Exchange’s All-Share Index since May. Ramaphosa notes that ongoing anti-corruption efforts and advancements in energy and infrastructure are fostering optimism, even as unemployment remains high at 33.5-percent. He highlighted recent successes like over 140 consecutive days without load-shedding and progress in Transnet’s recovery plan.
Ramaphosa urges collaboration to drive inclusive growth