For many South African companies, entering international markets is a significant step forward. However, it usually means facing a new set of challenges. One of these can be language barriers. When participants in business meetings speak different languages, communication can become a source of misunderstanding and unnecessary stress, and potential […]
The size of the West African retail market by sector and channel is an important aspect of the region’s economic landscape. Major cities such as Lagos, Accra, Dakar and Abidjan are key hubs for retail activity and serve as centres for trade, commerce and cultural exchange. The market includes sectors[…..]
South Africa’s agricultural economy is known to be diverse, productive and modern. There are about 32 000 commercial farmers in South Africa, 12 000 of which produce about 80% of agricultural output. The country has over 96 million hectares of agricultural land, and 12.5% of arable agricultural land, but only[…..]
The Foreign Workforce Management Programme (FWMP) is a body within the Department of Health that offer endorsements to foreign healthcare professionals in South Africa — so that they are able to register with the Health Council Profession of South Africa (HPCSA), to practice medicine in South Africa. The principal objective[…..]
