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The mobile market in Mozambique is at development stage and there is plenty of room for growth. Both mobile operators are investing in infrastructural enhancements. The arrival of SEACOM and EASSy will boost the data capacity and link the region to the international network. Sectors such as agriculture and commodities are attracting various compani...

The growing OTT market represents both a threat and an opportunity for telecommunications operators globally. The key drivers in the OTT market includes, the growing availability of high-speed connections, the increasing penetration of smart devices, and the consumer drive for the adoption of technology and services. The major OTT providers are tr...

The Egyptian economy has witnessed a significant GDP growth increasing from 2.1% in 2012/13 to 4.2% in 2014/15 due to improving political conditions and introduction of heavy energy subsidies for the development of energy intensive industries. According to the Ministry of Finance, the 2016-2017 budget estimates a total expenditure of $98.4 billion ...

The African continent grapples with a huge burden of communicable diseases, particularly HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. With African governments facing major health financing challenges, a significant proportion of these disease areas are financed by global aid organizations that are also helping in poverty eradication in the continent. Paral...

Nigeria has the largest consumer base in Sub-Saharan region. A larger part of the population living in urban areas is a favorable indicator for market entry. Robust growth of around 7% for the past decade is threatened by macroeconomic challenges, particularly exchange-rate volatility and falling global oil prices that impact public-sector spending...

Economic recovery in Saudi Arabia will continue to be supported by pick up in oil production to compensative for output decline in Iran. While Aramco privatization is delayed, Saudi aims to generate $11 billion non-oil revenue through privatization program by 2020. The killing of journalist Khashoggi heightened capital flight in October 2018, as th...

19 Jan 2017  |  Africa  |  Market Research

The Mining Explosives Market in South Africa for Coal, Iron Ore, Gold and PGMs, Forecast to 2020

Cost Containment Drives Product Innovation

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The South African mining explosives market for coal, iron ore, PGMs, and gold was worth $530.7 million in 2015 and its growth will be limited (CAGR of 1.2%) over the next five years. This is due to the global oversupply of metals and minerals and low commodity prices that are hindering the growth of explosives in the local mining sector. Mining of ...