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On-the-ground business intelligence in West Africa, since 2020.

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The Importance of a Business Plan in South Africa

It is very important to have a good business plan in South Africa, because the markets are not as clear-cut as they are in advanced markets in Europe. A South African Start-Up requires more planning just to acquire the capital, because there is need to ensure that the...

The Lithiumic Future of Zimbabwe

Electric cars will account for 79% of lithium demand by 2030, and Zimbabwe is a Lithium giant from Africa, having the sixth largest Lithium reserves, sitting at 220,000+ metric tonnes, and is the fifth largest Lithium producer in the World. It holds extensive deposits of the on-demand mineral widely used in the automotive and glass industries.

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...

Growth Industries in Egypt

Egypt is the third largest economy in Africa, and is expected to grow in the coming decade or two. Currently, Egypt's economy relies mainly on agriculture, media, petroleum, natural gas, and tourism; with other major industries being textiles, food processing,...

Opportunities in the Pottery Industry in Zimbabwe

Empires and Societies that stemmed from all regions of Zimbabwe, including the Great Zimbabwe, all made economic use of Pottery, and that skill set and those resources for production are still available today. They must be engrafted into the economic system of the rural and peri-urban farmer, to create not just a tourism element, but a formidable household industry that cuts across from the Kitchen, Living Room, to the Bathroom and Bedroom in Ceramic and Pottery-ware.

Global Pork Demand and the Tswana Swine

The Pig is known for producing the pork Ribs, Whole Carcass, Bacon, Polony, Sausages, Chops, Belly, Fillet, Ham, Smoked products, Leg, Neck, Salami, Shoulder, Gammon, Knuckles, Rhime, trotters, and the Frank just to name a few popular cuts that has shaped a global...

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...

Starting a Business in Nigeria

Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, is fast growing economy, according to the World Bank, has a GDP that rose from US$376 Billion in 2017 to US$448 Billion in 2019. Starting a business in Nigeria is a very lucrative and commendable for those with interest in the...

Starting a Business in Egypt

Egypt is fast growing economy, whose GDP, according to the World Bank, rose from US$235 Billion in 2017 to US$303 Billion in 2019; creating haven of business opportunities for those desiring to start a business there. Starting a business in Egypt requires following...