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African economies differ greatly and demand differentiated entry strategies

Electronic transactions lead to faster trade confirmations in investment banks

The impact of Basel III capital requirements is greater in emerging markets

Cellular call pricing

The ideal sales reward scheme is a combination of basic salaries, commission and bonuses

Private label goods in South Africa

Higher asset returns required because of Rand volatility

Africa’s insurance potential

Where are the world’s top 30 multinationals’ African operations headquartered?

Of the world’s top multinationals operating in Africa, there are 7 African head offices in South Africa, 1 in Nigeria and 1 in Kenya. 6 of the world’s top 30 multinationals have Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) divisions that are headquartered in Europe.

Is Islamic banking a potential market for banks expanding into Africa?

South African recurring life insurance premium market-share

South African rigid packaging has outgrown the flexibles sector in volume and value over the last decade

Gold production costs in South Africa versus the world

Global life insurance premium growth

Internet advertising spend is at the cost of newspapers and consumer magazines

South African versus international residential electricity prices

GDP forecasts

Improving ROA in manufacturing with utilization

The probable value of the US dried animal blood plasma market is $29 million per annum

Effects of Japanese nuclear disaster on spot and future uranium prices

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