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Agriculture forestry and fishingMozambique
Tobacco industry in Mozambique – Strategies to revitalise Mozambique’s declining tobacco industry
Contents [hide] The global tobacco market is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, international regulations and health campaigns are intensifying, advocating for healthier lifestyles and discouraging people from using...
South AfricaTransportation and storage
Africa’s Ports and Harbours: Driving Trade and Growth Across the Continent
Contents [hide] Ports and harbours have evolved from the days when they merchants would display their crafts and fishermen would bring their daily catch, socialise over coffee and exchange their...
Accommodation and food service activitiesSouth Africa
Trends, challenges and opportunity in the South African liquor Industry
Contents [hide] The liquor industry, like the tobacco industry, has been a prime target for raising taxes (with little resistance from the public) and restrictive advertising rules. The country imposes...
Agriculture forestry and fishingBotswana
Agribusiness in Botswana – the way forward after elections
Contents [hide] Botswana, a country that is often celebrated as one of Africa’s most stable democracies, has been characterised by consistent economic growth driven by diamond mining, sound fiscal management,...
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...
Accommodation and food service activitiesSouth Africa
Accommodation – a pillar of the tourism industry
Contents [hide] The accommodation industry in South Africa is characterised by its diversity, catering to different budgets, preferences and types of travellers. It includes a mix of international hotel chains,...
ManufacturingSouth Africa
The Flour and Grain milling industry – from field to table
Contents [hide] The flour and grain mill products manufacturing industry is crucial to the South African economy and livelihoods. Staple foods like maize and wheat are essentially a commodity. They...
