Blogs
South AfricaTransportation & Logistics
South Africa’s air transport and aviation’s re-mergence, its struggles and opportunities.
Contents [hide] The Who Owns Whom report on air transport and aviation ground-handling services in South Africa highlights the paradox of how a powerful economic enabler that drives tourism, trade,...
South Africa
Beyond the grave, and the evolution of culture in the funeral services industry in South Africa
Contents [hide] Funeral services and related industries have undergone a gradual transformation since the advent of democracy in 1994 from a community-based, culturally driven sector into a complex, multi-billion-rand industry...
Public administration and defence compulsory social security
South Africa’s defence capability, performance, partners and rising global risks
Contents [hide] The Russia-Ukraine war is demonstrating how agile, technology-driven warfare dominated by drones, missiles and precision systems is starting to undermine traditional on-the-ground troops and heavy equipment. South Africa’s...
Manufacturing
The power of the mill: Food security and the evolution of South Africa’s grain sector
Contents [hide] Flour and grain mill products are central to food security and the backbone of the agro-processing ecosystem. Grains are a critical input for baking, brewing, animal feed, and...
South Africa
Digital disruptors and bold innovators are reshaping South Africa’s banking sector
Contents [hide] The banking industry in South Africa has always had an excellent reputation, both locally and internationally, with a total asset base of approximately R8.2tn, which is larger than...
South Africa
South African International Trade Trends
The South African international trade trends report provides a detailed overview of South Africa’s international trade trends up to 2025, highlighting how global shocks, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and evolving policy...
Human health and social work activitiesSouth Africa
South Africa’s Healthcare Challenges and the Future of Universal Health Coverage
Contents [hide] Healthcare is a vital cog in any economy. When the nation’s workforce is healthy, there is more economic activity, businesses do well with less absenteeism and highly productive...
ManufacturingSouth Africa
South Africa’s Plastic Manufacturing Industry: Innovation, sustainability and investment opportunities
Contents [hide] Plastic is a versatile, cost-effective, and useful product with a wide array of applications in almost every industry, from food to transportation, packaging, and manufacturing. Technological innovations and...
