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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.
South Africa
Why the strong South African retirement funding industry still leaves most unprepared
South Africans face mounting financial pressures and that does not assist the current challenge of the low household savings rate of 1.2% of disposable income, according to the Wall Street Financial Services website. This is reported against a backdrop of only about 6% of citizens saving enough for a comfortable retirement.
South AfricaTransportation & Logistics
The South African Courier, Express and Parcel Services: A shining star of the e-commerce industry
E-commerce growth, mobile technology and changing buying patterns have powered South Africa’s Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP) Services industry turning it into a critical link in the digital economy.
