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Financial Institutions
Uganda’s financial services sector, powering growth and unlocking new opportunities
Uganda provides one of Africa’s compelling case studies of how the financial services sector is transforming. Mobile money platforms are driving financial inclusion and rapidly reshaping the mainstream banking sector....
Telecommunications
Connected frontiers of SADC’s telecommunications industry as it builds the digital economy of tomorrow
Telecommunications has been the backbone of economic activity, driving Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which ranges from investment in fibre and cloud infrastructure, mobile networks, computer and software focused information...
Healthcare
Can South Africa build a competitive medical equipment manufacturing Industry?
The cost of manufacturing, supplying, and maintaining medical equipment ultimately impacts the cost of accessible healthcare. Research and development into more advanced equipment and treatments is also becoming more challenging...
Printing
The Southern Africa’s print and publishing industry’s shift from ink to algorithms
The printing and publishing industry in Southern Africa reveals the real challenge of economies of scale and level of development combined with globalisation, particularly for developing economies like the countries...
Automotive & PartsSouth Africa
How motorcycles are transforming shopping and the mobility industry in South Africa
The South African motorcycle industry has been a victim of relentless progress in automation and productivity gains in vehicle manufacturing. The essence of automation and technological innovation has enabled the production of higher volumes of the same items in shorter timeframes. This means that small production facilities can no longer compete on a least-cost basis with large plants.
ManufacturingSouth Africa
The Reinvention of South Africa’s Pulp and Paper Industry
In 1972, a report titled The Limits to Growth concluded that unless societies fundamentally changed how they consumed resources and managed environmental degradation, the world would eventually face severe constraints on industrial production, economic growth, and human wellbeing. This sparked debates and initiatives to address the scarcity and limited availability of resources.
Agriculture & AgribusinessSouth Africa
From food security to climate resilience, South African agriculture is keeping up with global competitors
The Who Owns Whom report on Trends in South African Agribusiness shares a wealth of excellent information about the agricultural sector in South Africa, with graphical illustrations that offer valuable insights into its evolution, its positioning for sustainability and the adoption of smart farming technology while securing food for its citizens.
MiningSouth Africa
Copper Re-emerges as a Strategic Mineral for South Africa
As countries transition toward renewable energy decarbonisation, they are shifting investment towards modern electricity infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), which require energy storage, and towards clean energy technologies.
