Capitalising from E-commerce in South Africa

Capitalising from E-commerce in South Africa

B2B
Commercial brands operating in Africa can use e-commerce platforms and logistics chains to diversify their businesses and better serve their customers. In fact, if brands want to remain competitive, they have no option but to keep up with consumer demands which are to position their brands and products where consumers are spending their time – which is online – both on social media and on eCommerce channels.
How to select the right distributor or agent in South Africa

How to select the right distributor or agent in South Africa

Africa

Understand what is needed to select a correct distributor or agent in South Africa. This post describes what distributors are, what agents are and gives you a guide on how to select the correct distributor or agent to allow your business to enter the African market.

Western Cape - Tech Hub of South Africa drawing massive investments

Western Cape - Tech Hub of South Africa drawing massive investments

South Africa
The Western Cape region of South Africa received billions in foreign investment between 2011 and 2021, according to the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party. Most recently, the region received ZAR 103 billion..
Green Hydrogen - South Africa foresees massive exports to the EU

Green Hydrogen - South Africa foresees massive exports to the EU

Energy
South Africa is planning to export green hydrogen on a large scale. President Ramaphosa said that to achieve this, a project called Boegoebaai is being developed in the Northern Cape province.
South Africa – Government to increase spending on Infrastructure development

South Africa – Government to increase spending on Infrastructure development

Infrastructure
According to South Africa’s finance minister Enoch Gondongwana, the National Treasury is set to spend R 812 billion on public infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges and other major projects over the next 3 years.
Private Labeling South Africa – Great opportunities for exporters

Private Labeling South Africa – Great opportunities for exporters

Export
Private labeling within South Africa’s FMCG retail sector was historically driven by corporate retailers and embraced by South African shoppers. However, over the past few years, private labeling has also..
Helium production - South Africa’s first helium plant

Helium production - South Africa’s first helium plant

Energy
After recent helium discoveries in the Free State province, the once largest gold mining complex in South Africa, the country is set to become one of just eight worldwide liquid helium producers. The Virginia Gas Project ...
South Africa lifts license rules for Private Power Generators

South Africa lifts license rules for Private Power Generators

Energy
To combat the country's energy crisis, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the lifting of private power generation thresholds, making it easier for private companies to build private power plants of any size ...
Infrastructure development of South African ports Mossel Bay, Saldanha and Cape Town

Infrastructure development of South African ports Mossel Bay, Saldanha and Cape Town

Infrastructure
As part of an investment programme, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced that it will invest ZAR 16.1 billion (approx. € 920.5 million) in the South African ports of Mossel Bay, Saldanha and Cape Town.
South Africa - First two private 100MW generation projects approved

South Africa - First two private 100MW generation projects approved

Energy
In June 2021, South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa’s private electricity production threshold was increased to combat the country’s electricity shortage. This was done by amending ...