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Tisane Herbal Teas: The Rise of Speciality Tea in South Africa

Tisane Hebral Tea is evidence that there is a rise in of speciality tea in South Africa, as the increased consumption of tea has evolved, creating demand for speciality teas, just as is for Coffee. The rise in demand for speciality tea in South Africa is due to not...

Sourcing Suppliers in South Africa

Even though you have scoured industry publications and visited a trade show or two, you might still be wondering about how to find suppliers in South Africa. A great first step is reaching out to your network of peers, family members, and friends for introductions to...

Digiplomacy: The Art of Building Business Relationships Online

Whether you are on WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, or LinkedIn, Digiplomacy (Digital Diplomacy) is an unwritten behaviour with rules of engagement expected of business owners, senior managers, and leaders in these days of digital liberties and rights to anything.

Digital Technology helping Batswana Female Entrepreneurs

Botswana is fast growing in the use of digital technologies for business, and Batswana female entrepreneurs on the frontier of this movement. There are arguments however, that say digital literacy is very low in Botswana, considering the number of users of internet,...

The Economic Strength of South African Small Businesses

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...

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...

Mastercard: Investing in the Future of African Money

In Banking and Finance in Africa, many look at big brands, continental banking giants, but none looks at subtle but strong contenders like Mastercard. Mastercard is on an investment drive in the world next great thing in finance and banking – Africa. This is not happening in public spaces and media, but in one deal to the next, one key investment to the next.

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...