Southern Africa

The southern African region and especially South Africa is one of the fastest growing emerging markets representing a population of over 200 million people. With growth rates exceeding 5% pa, sound monetary and fiscal policies and a stable currency, Southern Africa presents great opportunities for companies to expand into.

Opportunities

• Strong economic growth, especially in South Africa (5%+)
• Significant spending on infrastructure - telecoms, power, transportation
• Soccer World Cup in 2010
• Sound legal and financial systems

Challenges

• Need to partner with local player
• Black Economic Empowerment issues must be considered
• Unemployment, crime, HIV