The most advanced on the continent, South Africa’s retail sector encompasses the spectrum of mercantile activity – from large chains with a multinational footprint to the informal spaza shops that provide household items to their neighbourhoods. The sector has grown rapidly...
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Articles & Analysis | Continental foothold: International firms favour the country as a starting point from The Report: South Africa 2013
Articles & Analysis | Cogs, wheels and pistons: Manufacturing and industry account for nearly one-third of GDP from The Report: South Africa 2013
Industrial activity plays a central role in the South African economy, accounting for around 31.6% of GDP in 2011, and employing a large portion of the population in labour-intensive processes. The nation’s comparatively well-established legal framework and well-developed infrastructure have enabled it to become Africa’s...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Grant Pattison, Chief Executive Officer, Massmart Holdings from The Report: South Africa 2013
Articles & Analysis | A chemical shift: Finding the right mix of output to boost trade from The Report: South Africa 2013
Despite a well-developed chemicals sector, which owes much of its capacity to a historical need for self-sufficiency during the era of South Africa’s political isolation, the country remains a net importer of chemical products. According to data from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), South Africa exported R37.8bn ($4.6bn) worth of...
Oil production retains its key role in the economy, however plans are under way to encourage diversification away from hydrocarbons towards an economy that is more knowledge based. The political climate has been characterised of late by a number of disputes, often resulting in either the resignation of the government or the dissolution of parliament, which has contributed to the slow progress of some projects.
Chapter | Energy & Mining from The Report: Cote d'Ivoire 2013
To meet 10% growth in local electricity demand and benefit from the rising regional need for power, Côte d’Ivoire will have to make significant investments in all parts of the power supply chain as well as prioritise increasing natural gas and oil production. With an advanced power infrastructure by regional standards and ample energy resources for electricity production, the country is well...