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Digital Technology helping Batswana Female Entrepreneurs

Botswana is fast growing in the use of digital technologies for business, and Batswana female entrepreneurs on the frontier of this movement. There are arguments however, that say digital literacy is very low in Botswana, considering the number of users of internet,...

The Freight and Logistics Industry in South Africa

A diverse industry, investing in freight and logistics in South Africa requires an understanding of the overall industry, especially road-based. South African road-based logistics service providers are affected by consolidation processes driven by the fast-moving...

Merchandisers are Brand Ambassadors for Brands

Firstly, Merchandising is effective in driving the sales of the products. Whether it’s an online store or retail store, the right merchandising strategy influences the customer to make a buying decision thereby increasing sales. The most common job description is...

Ganizo Magazine | March 2021 | Specialisation for Growth

Ganizo Magazine | March 2021 | Specialisation for Growth

Whilst many ponder on the big question of how Special Economic Zones (SEZs) influence a country; the answers may be found in specialisation for growth, even in Zambia. The government introduced special economic zones in order to enhance the countries competitiveness...

Moakanyi Magazine | March 2021 | Zebra Zones

Zebra Zones: Building Botswana within Special Economic Zones. Botswana has eight SEZs, namely Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (mixed use), Tuli Block (Agropolis), Lobatse (meat and leather), Fairgrounds (international finance and technology), Pandamatenga...

Cabanga Magazine | March 2021 | Fordability

Ford and Special Economic Zones in South Africa. What exactly does the Ford Motor Company know that many investors, local and foreign, do not know about the South African economy? Whilst many industries in South Africa are experiencing Capital flight, the Motor...

Ganizo Magazine | January 2021 | Reachable Markets

Ganizo Magazine | January 2021 | Reachable Markets

Zambia is a good market of new brands and products, and has investment friendly laws for local and foreign businesses. To understand the market there is need to look at it from a competition and consumer protection perspective, and then from an international economic...

Moakanyi Magazine | January 2021 | Rekindling Tourism

How then do we restore and rekindle the industry, which is the gateway to the economy? This is a question being asked and solutions lie in firstly realising that the world, and Botswana, will never be the same because of the pandemic, and from this realisation, a...

Ganizo Magazine | December 2020 | Keeping Farming Records

Ganizo Magazine | December 2020 | Keeping Farming Records

Whether you are farming in Zambia, or any African country, record-keeping is very important to growing your farm as a business. If farmers have farm records, they can tell how well they are managing their farm in comparison to other farmers. They can also see the...