Industry trends
Discover the latest trends that are shaping the different business industries on the African continent. Get insights and advice from experts and stay ahead of the game.
Industries include agribusiness, transport and logistics, retail, manufacturing, property, construction, healthcare, education, franchising and more.

Commercial Property
10 Jun 2022
Hybrid working presents opportunity for commercial property owners
Hybrid and remote working are likely here to stay and, as a result, the commercial property market remains under pressure, with a year-on-year increase in vacancies reported in most major commercial centres for the first quarter of 2022.

Natural Resources
New opportunities for businesses to harness the power of solar
2022 has been a record year for load shedding with the amount of hours South Africans have been without power totalling 1 270 (i.e. 53 days) by the end of July, according to EskomSePush (sePush, 2022). For businesses, the national energy provider’s unreliability is not only inconvenient but also expensive and a risk that needs to be carefully managed.

Healthcare
Banking solutions designed for healthcare professionals
The private healthcare sector in South Africa continues to see tremendous growth, particularly in light of the pandemic. The challenges faced by the public healthcare sector in supplying quality services in response to an increasing demand by South Africans has further highlighted the importance of private healthcare businesses.