South African small businesses are capable of sustaining the lives of their business owners, communities, and the national economy, as they are the largest employer (50% of labour force), and contribute over 30% of GDP. The World Bank and International Finance...
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The Freight and Logistics Industry in South Africa
A diverse industry, investing in freight and logistics in South Africa requires an understanding of the overall industry, especially road-based. South African road-based logistics service providers are affected by consolidation processes driven by the fast-moving...
Economic Opportunities of Cultural Industries in Africa
Africa is a cultural economy, and there are vast economic opportunities of Folklore and Cultural Industries in Africa, that must not only be protected, but commercialised and continentalised as the AfCFTA unfolds, for the benefit of small business, just as global...
China’s Trademark Economy: A Lesson for Africa
As African countries activate the AfCFTA, it is important to emulate profitable Intellectual Property economic strategies from global giants like China, in order to grow industrial activity in all sectors of the continent's economy. According to the World Trademark...
Business Opportunities in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has vast business opportunities as a growing economy in the north east of Africa, with a five-year GDP growth from US$74 Billion in 2016 to US$95 Billion in 2019. According to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2020, FDI inflows to Ethiopia decreased to USD 2,5...
Merchandisers are Brand Ambassadors for Brands
Firstly, Merchandising is effective in driving the sales of the products. Whether it’s an online store or retail store, the right merchandising strategy influences the customer to make a buying decision thereby increasing sales. The most common job description is...
Ethiopia’s Private telecom licence — regional opportunity why it matters for investors
Ethiopia’s first private telecom licence turns the region’s most closed market into East Africa’s biggest expansion opportunity for regional operators.
Ethiopia’s Private telecom licence — market impact how the market shifts for investors
Ethiopia’s first private telecom licence goes to a Safaricom-led consortium, opening a closed market. What choice, pricing and access mean for consumers.
Kenya’s Lamu Port opens — strategic model how the market shifts and across East Africa
Lamu Port’s second gateway can lower Kenya’s hidden logistics tax and widen access, but distributors, not the berth, decide who owns the customer.


