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Who Owns Whom
Who Owns Whom (WOW) was established in 1980 as an independent organisation producing high quality, original research on African industry and business.
Our Solutions
WOW solutions inform key business functions
Market Intelligence and Strategy
Gain valuable insight into target industries, new opportunities and understand potential vertical and horizontal expansion opportunities.
Know Your Customer/Supplier
Corroborate information supplied by customers, prospective customers and suppliers.
Compliance and Risk
Independent third-party corroboration of ownership and statutory information
M&A, FDI and Private Equity
Identify, understand and monitor investment changes and opportunities across the African continent.
Learning Solutions
Use industry reports as a basis for an analysis of key success factors, pain points and competitive landscape of African industries.
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BlogCountries Agriculture forestry and fishingSouth Africa
The Agribusiness Sector in South Africa
Contents [hide]The South African agribusiness sector is a backbone of the economy, driving growth and providing food security and employment.Who Owns Whom’s report on the agricultural sector in South Africa...
BlogCountries Administrative and support activitiesSouth Africa
Regulation and oversight in accounting – balancing fairness, stability and economic growth
Contents [hide] Regulation and oversight increase the level of certainty essential for fairness and stability, particularly in the accounting profession. Clearly defined regulations prevent malfeasance, fraud, corruption, and injustice. The...
BlogCountries Information and communicationSouth Africa
The AI Revolution in South Africa: Navigating the Unstoppable Tech Wave
Contents [hide] Tech trends in South Africa, like all over the world, are dominated by artificial intelligence (AI). As usual, initial reactions to new technology are often optimistic. The revolutionary...
BlogCountries South AfricaTransportation and storage
The Motor Vehicle Industry in South Africa: Challenges, Prospects and Opportunities
Contents [hide] Motor industries across the globe are driven by innovation. South Africa’s motor industry is actively pursuing innovation initiatives to remain competitive. A good example is the partnership between...
BlogCountries 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...
BlogCountries 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
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Agribusiness in Botswana – the way forward after elections
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South Africa’s Solid Waste Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities
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