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Who Owns Whom
Who Owns Whom (WOW) was established in 1980 as an independent organisation producing high quality, original research on African industry and business.
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Gain valuable insight into target industries, new opportunities and understand potential vertical and horizontal expansion opportunities.
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Corroborate information supplied by customers, prospective customers and suppliers.
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Independent third-party corroboration of ownership and statutory information
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Identify, understand and monitor investment changes and opportunities across the African continent.
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Use industry reports as a basis for an analysis of key success factors, pain points and competitive landscape of African industries.
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BlogCountries South AfricaTransportation and storage
The Status of Road Infrastructure in South Africa
rail and road passenger journeys per year
BlogCountries Administrative and support activitiesSouth Africa
Exploring the travel and tourism industry in South Africa
Contents [hide]As traditional tourist destinations face numerous challenges such as over-tourism, environmental impacts, economic instability, rising inflation and a high cost of living, South Africa is in a good position...
BlogCountries ManufacturingSouth Africa
The future of oil and gas in South Africa
Contents [hide] The latest WOW report on the petroleum industry in South Africa indicates that the future of oil and gas in South Africa is at a critical stage. Oil...
BlogCountries ManufacturingSouth Africa
The Impact of Personalised Digital Printing in South Africa
Contents [hide] There is debate as to whether the industry is dying or being reinvented. Indeed, the product lifecycle of the printing industry is, in marketing parlance, in the extension...
BlogCountries Financial and insurance activitiesSouth Africa
Cryptocurrencies and security dealing activities in South Africa
Contents [hide] The main players in securities dealings and South Africa’s position The rise of cryptocurrencies has introduced new dynamics in securities dealing, challenging traditional financial markets and regulatory frameworks....
BlogCountries South AfricaTransportation and storage
Post Office vs Private Couriers: What’s Next for SA?
Contents [hide] The South African Post Office (SAPO) has largely fast-tracked the development of private sector courier services through its failure to provide efficient services. With the rise of e-commerce...
Agriculture forestry and fishingSouth Africa
The Untapped Potential of South Africa’s Fishing and Aquaculture Industry
Read MoreFinancial and insurance activitiesSouth Africa
The development of flexible and customised insurance products in South Africa
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