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Investing in South Africa roadmap 2020 (Deloitte)

The Investor Roadmap provides both foreign and domestic investors with a broad overview of the social, regulatory and economic environment in which they can expect to operate, highlighting the key features and investment incentives that we believe make doing business in South Africa an attractive proposition.  Download report here..

Where to invest in Africa -2020 (RMB)

Where to Invest in Africa, analyzes  54 African economies according to their investment attractiveness.The latest publication returns to where it all began — focusing on the traditional and alternative sectors driving African countries to reach ever-higher levels of economic growth.   Download article here..

2020 Global Corporate M&A Report M&A (Bain)

Bain’s second annual Global Corporate M&A Report is a comprehensive and insightful look at the performance of the past year, the rapidly changing nature of dealmaking and the ways companies can navigate for success in the decade ahead. Download full report here  

Africa Entertainment & Media Outlook 2019-2023 (PWC)

An in-depth analysis of the trends sharing the entertainment and media industry in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and Tanzania. This outlook is looking at the industry through the lens of the consumer.The focus is  on the rise of increasingly personal and personalised media interactions, as today’s consumers – eager, highly selective and voracious – […]
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Deloitte Alchemy Africa Outlook 2020: What is the outlook for business on the continent in 2020 and beyond? (Deloitte)

This summary report outlines the discussions held at the Deloitte Alchemy Africa Outlook 2020, which focused on the outlook for business on the continent in 2020 and beyond. Themes discussed include: How retail can capture the new emerging African consumer Climate change and what it means for business and companies in Africa Investing for Impact […]
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African Economic Outlook 2020 (AFDB)

African economic outlook 2020 (AFDB) Africa’s economic growth has stabilized at 3.4 percent in 2019 and is expected to pick up to 3.9 percent in 2020 and 4.1 percent in 2021 but to remain below historical highs. Growth’s fundamentals are also improving, with a gradual shift from private consumption toward investment and exports. For the […]
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Advice for new entrepreneurs entering the Covid-19 era (Inc)

By Thomas Koloupos During my 30 years as an enterpreneur I’ve seen and experienced more ups and downs than I could ever have imagined. But few of those experiences could have fully prepared me for the current crisis of Covid-19. So, I can pretty well imagine how it must feel to be an entrepreneur who […]
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5 Must-do actions to keep your startup going (Inc)

By Peter Cohan This is a time for radical honesty. Leaders must set aside their fears of appearing vulnerable, take a deep breath, and stare directly into the reality of their companies’ short- and longer-term prospects. Once you, your executive team and your board share a realistic view of those prospects, you must take painful and difficult actions […]
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How to respect your team’s time while working remotely (Inc)

By Hillel Fuld Things are challenging now and t hat is true across the board, both personally and professionally. When it comes to working remotely, which is how a vast majority of us are working now, there are some guidelines we can follow in order to achieve productivity on the one hand, while giving your […]
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3 Easy ways to virtually network (Inc)

By Amy George You might have to work from home — either because you and your team or business have always been virtual or because of emergent issues like the corona virus crisis — but that doesn’t have to keep you from networking. Keeping in touch with your connections is always a good idea. Here are three easy ways to […]
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