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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.
MiningSouth Africa
South Africa’s manganese industry, powering the global energy transition
South Africa holds the world's largest manganese deposits. Discover how high electricity costs, beneficiation gaps, and battery demand are shaping the sector.
ManufacturingSouth Africa
The not-so-sweet future of South Africa’s Sugar Manufacturing Industry
Contents [hide] On the one hand, the sugar industry is fighting against the tide, with consumption of sugar products decreasing by about 4 to 5% a year in most countries,...
Mining and quarryingSouth Africa
Can South Africa turn its chrome dominance into industrial power?
Contents [hide] South Africa’s iron ore and chrome mining sector has benefited from the recent commodity price boom, strengthening export earnings and stimulating new investment. Yet beneath this growth lie...
Professional scientific and technical activitiesSouth Africa
From Compliance to Competitive Edge: A New Chapter for South Africa’s Legal Profession
Contents [hide] South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list brought relief to both the public and private sectors, but it also marked the beginning of...
