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The starch industry – vast prospects in its versatility
Explore South Africa's starch industry, from Ingrain's dominance to import pressures and growth opportunities in modified starches and industrial applications.
MiningSouth Africa
South Africa’s manganese industry, powering the global energy transition
South Africa holds the world's largest manganese deposits. Discover how high electricity costs, beneficiation gaps, and battery demand are shaping the sector.
South Africa
Digital disruptors and bold innovators are reshaping South Africa’s banking sector
Contents [hide] The banking industry in South Africa has always had an excellent reputation, both locally and internationally, with a total asset base of approximately R8.2tn, which is larger than...
South Africa
South African International Trade Trends
The South African international trade trends report provides a detailed overview of South Africa’s international trade trends up to 2025, highlighting how global shocks, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and evolving policy...
Human health and social work activitiesSouth Africa
South Africa’s Healthcare Challenges and the Future of Universal Health Coverage
Contents [hide] Healthcare is a vital cog in any economy. When the nation’s workforce is healthy, there is more economic activity, businesses do well with less absenteeism and highly productive...
ManufacturingSouth Africa
South Africa’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry: Innovation, sustainability and investment opportunities
Contents [hide] Plastic is a versatile, cost-effective, and useful product with a wide array of applications in almost every industry, from food to transportation, packaging, and manufacturing. Technological innovations and...
MozambiqueSouth Africa
Petroleum in Mozambique: powering growth and energy security
Contents [hide] Clean energy and environmental concerns are taking the spotlight globally, with the move to electric vehicles taking centre stage. It is reportedly near the end for petroleum as...
South AfricaTransportation and storage
South Africa’s Rail at a Crossroads: Fixing Transnet to Drive Industrial Growth
Contents [hide] In the late 18th century, the steam engine, used in locomotives, was a foundational driver of the Industrial Revolution, stimulating the mass production of goods and facilitating the...
