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BlogCountries ManufacturingSouth Africa
The South African glass manufacturing industry explained
Contents [hide] The importance of the glass manufacturing industry in South Africa Glass is one of the most ubiquitous inputs in multiple industries and used in many applications in automotive,...
BlogCountries Other service activitiesSouth Africa
Funerals: Tradition and Emotions versus the environment
Contents [hide] Burials of lost loved ones always have, and continue to have, deep traditional and emotive values reinforced by perceptions of dignity and respect. With South Africa’s diverse communities...
BlogCountries Agriculture forestry and fishingSouth Africa
The third biggest SOE that is pioneering clean governance in South Africa
Contents [hide] SAFCOL is leading the SOE landscape in South Africa South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) is the third largest state-owned entity (SOE), while it is not often reported...
BlogCountries Information and communicationSouth Africa
The rapid transformation of household internet access in South Africa
Contents [hide] History of internet access in South Africa As with most innovations, internet access was relatively expensive when it was first introduced. Sources of information available were much more...
BlogCountries Electricity gas steam and air conditioning supplySouth Africa
Can Independent power producers turn the tide in electricity generation for South Africa?
Contents [hide] The complexities of power generation in South Africa As detailed in our recent report on the generation of electricity in South Africa, Independent power producers have become indispensable...
BlogCountries South AfricaWholesale and retail trade repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
How South Africa’s Local Footwear Brands Are Winning the Digital Race
Contents [hide] The importance of adapting to change when taking brands to the market Many a good brand has died a sad death due to lack of access to markets...
South AfricaWholesale and retail trade repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
The rise of illicit cigarettes in South Africa: What next?
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The role of financial markets in the South African economy
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Who Owns Whom (WOW) was established in 1980 as an independent organisation producing high quality, original research on African industry and business.