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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...
Agriculture forestry and fishingSouth Africa
The third biggest SOE that is pioneering clean governance in South Africa
Contents [hide] SAFCOL is leading the SOE landscape in South Africa South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL) is the third largest state-owned entity (SOE), while it is not often reported...
Information and communicationSouth Africa
The rapid transformation of household internet access in South Africa
Contents [hide] History of internet access in South Africa As with most innovations, internet access was relatively expensive when it was first introduced. Sources of information available were much more...
