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Administrative and support activitiesSouth Africa
Causes of Unemployment: Labour and recruitment in South Africa
Contents [hide] One cannot discuss labour and recruitment services in South Africa without touching on the issue of high unemployment that looms large, particularly among the youth. The labour market...
Mining and quarryingSouth Africa
Illegal mining – an explosive nuisance
Contents [hide] Illegal mining has grown exponentially in recent years in South Africa, as detailed in WOW’s report on the Manufacture of Explosives and pyrotechnics in South Africa . The...
Financial and insurance activitiesSouth Africa
The rise of new competition in the South African banking sector
Contents [hide] The financial services sector in South Africa stretches from the South African Reserve Bank to micro lenders, cooperative banks, stokvels and loyalty programmes that have become popular for...
ManufacturingSouth Africa
What you need to know about the confectionary industry in South Africa
Contents [hide] Confectionery, often referred to simply as sweets or candy, holds a special place in the hearts and palates of consumers worldwide. With sugar and cocoa as its main...
Information and communicationSouth Africa
Telecommunications: a catalyst in African economic development
Contents [hide] The role of telecommunications in driving economic development Telecommunications serves as a backbone of modern economies and underpins various industries that are essential for economic activities, from financial...
Human health and social work activitiesSouth Africa
Is the South African healthcare sector in crisis?
Contents [hide] Introduction Information on the healthcare sector is plentiful and summarised in the latest WOW report on the healthcare sector in South Africa. Besides the issue of the relatively...
ManufacturingSouth Africa
The South African glass manufacturing industry explained
Contents [hide] The importance of the glass manufacturing industry in South Africa Glass is one of the most ubiquitous inputs in multiple industries and used in many applications in automotive,...
Other service activitiesSouth Africa
Funerals: Tradition and Emotions versus the environment
Contents [hide] Burials of lost loved ones always have, and continue to have, deep traditional and emotive values reinforced by perceptions of dignity and respect. With South Africa’s diverse communities...
