Blogs
RetirementSouth 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.
Automotive & PartsSouth Africa
Beyond assembly lines of the South African motor industry, supply chain resilience and shifts in the industry
Manufacturers are no longer grappling with how many units they need to produce, but with how they will survive the volatile, low-carbon, and digitally driven future, whilst remaining competitive.
ManufacturingManufacturingMozambique
How the tobacco industry in Mozambique evolved from cash crop to a strategic commodity
The tobacco industry in Mozambique has always been an integral part of the country's economic activity, serving as a subsistence crop bartered among its communities.
Alcohol/LiquorManufacturingSouth Africa
Growth in illicit trade and the impact of sin taxes in the South African liquor industry
This industry is one of the most taxed, alongside cigarettes, sugar, and speeding. All of them are victims of the exploited inherent contradiction.
MiningNamibia
Mining in Namibia, still the cornerstone and a powerhouse in the global mineral race.
The country might be small in economic terms, but it is certainly punching above its weight compared to other African countries endowed with more resources.
Communication Media and TechnologyKenya
The evolution of Kenya’s telecommunications industry and its supportive regulation
Kenya's telecom sector is evolving fast. Learn how M-Pesa, regulatory reform, and mobile penetration are driving digital growth and financial inclusion across the country.
Agriculture & AgribusinessManufacturingSouth AfricaSouth Africa
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.
