Botswana Diamonds – A Mixed Blessing?
While Botswana has been an important player in the global precious stones industry for years, it has once again received global attention in November 2015, when the second-largest diamond ever...
Is Non-Oil Sector the New Champion of the Nigerian Economy?
The 1970s’ oil discovery transformed Nigeria from a largely agro-economy to a more oil-dominated one. Over the last several decades, oil played a significant role in Nigeria’s positive growth story,...
Luxury Brands Losing Ground in China, Looking Elsewhere
It was not very long ago, when the European luxury products market sprung back to life on the back of the booming Asian markets. Right after the global recession, most...
A Dragon Unfurls its Wings – How China’s Economic Slowdown Is Rippling Through Emerging Markets
Almost 10 years ago, Goldman Sachs published a report, in which it predicted Chinese GDP to overtake the USA’s GDP by 2020. Today, this prognosis looks like a far-fetched dream...
Evolving Business Needs to Pave Way for Retail Distribution Centers in South Africa
Traditionally, retail distribution in South Africa was largely in the hands of the manufacturers, who solely owned and operated the warehouses and fleet of vehicles that were used to distribute...
Africa is Ready For You. Are You Ready For Africa?
For decades, Africa was associated with poverty and helplessness rather than business opportunities and thriving markets. But the reality is evolving, and companies from across industries are increasingly including the...
Will Shale Gas Solve Our Fuel Needs for the Future?
At first glance, shale gas might look too good to be true: large untapped natural gas resources present on virtually every continent. Abundant supplies of relatively clean energy allowing for...
Production Re-shoring – a Great Idea That Won’t Materialize?
After years of shifting American production capabilities to China as the primary low-cost location, the trend might be somewhat changing. As costs increase in this previously cheap destination, American executives...