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Human health and social work activitiesSouth Africa
Healthcare funding in South Africa – medical aid schemes coverage versus universal coverage
Contents [hide] Medical aids have been in the crossfire since the NHI Bill was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2024. Even without this threat, medical aids...
South AfricaTransportation and storage
Innovation steering the transport and logistics industry in South Africa: Trends, challenges, and opportunities
Contents [hide] The transport and logistics industry is a lifeline of any economy, and South Africa is no exception. Since the advent of democracy, after sanctions were lifted, South Africa’s...
ManufacturingSouth Africa
Manufacture of basic chemicals in South Africa, a strategic pillar for industrial development
Contents [hide] Basic chemicals, or commodity chemicals, are fundamental building blocks used for making complex products. They are typically produced in large volumes, used as raw materials, and are generally...
South AfricaWater supply sewerage waste management and remediation activities
South Africa’s Solid Waste Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities
Contents [hide] Most of the approximately 125 million tonnes of solid waste generated in South Africa annually ends up in landfill sites. This should be of concern to all the...
Mining and quarryingSouth Africa
The Role of Service Activities in South Africa’s Mineral Sector
Contents [hide] The mining industry has long been a cornerstone of South Africa’s economy, with associated services being essential and critical in the value chain. The WOW report on services...
South AfricaTransportation and storage
South African Airport and Ground Handling Infrastructure Challenges
Contents [hide] The aviation industry in South Africa plays a pivotal role in the growth and development of the country, but faces several challenges that impedes its progress. Aging infrastructure,...
Administrative and support activitiesSouth Africa
Causes of Unemployment: Labour and recruitment in South Africa
Contents [hide] One cannot discuss labour and recruitment services in South Africa without touching on the issue of high unemployment that looms large, particularly among the youth. The labour market...
Mining and quarryingSouth Africa
Illegal mining – an explosive nuisance
Contents [hide] Illegal mining has grown exponentially in recent years in South Africa, as detailed in WOW’s report on the Manufacture of Explosives and pyrotechnics in South Africa . The...