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The Economic Rationale
Real GDP is expected to grow by 2.9% in 2014, up from 1.9% in 2013
Growth to be driven by Improvements in global demand, robust investment and exports (aided by a cheaper rand)
HAVE A
THINK ABOUT ?
Economic growth has been hampered by power shortages and labour
unrest, weakening the economy which is also suffering from high
inflation and chronic unemployment
Unemployment rate was 24.7% in 2013 and it will fall to 24.4% in 2014
The current account deficit was 6.4% of GDP in 2013 and it is expected
to widen to 6.6% in 2014
South Africa to be the 28th largest country in the world by 2030
COULD SOUTH AFRICA
BE THE ENTRY POINT
INTO THE AFRICAN
MARKET ?
The Business Case
Ranked 41st in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2014 Report
COUNTRY
PULSE
IN 2030 SOUTH AFRICA
WILL BE THE
Relatively low total tax rate of 30.1% of profits
28
th
Ranked 53rd in the Global Competitiveness Index
One of the most popular places for FDI in Sub-Saharan Africa
FTA’s with the Southern African Development Community & agreements with the EU & European Free Trade Association
largest country in the world
IS THERE A B2C
OPPORTUNITY TO BE
EXPLORED ?
The Power of the Consumer
FABA
For Africa by Africa
South Africa in 2030
The Future Demographic
CONSUMER BUZZ
CIVIL INFO-NATION
Need for reliable,
un-biased information
‘Mobile’ Roaming
Need to plan,
execute journeys affordably
• Population to surpass 58 Mn
in 2030
• 70 % of the population to
live in Urban cities
Ushahidi: BACK
Backup internet generator
is designed for African
conditions
Property of MAS Innovation
South African
Broadcasting
Corporation
South Africa sees race to
launch 24-hour news channels
Mellowcabs
Free electric pedicabs
feature geolocated
promotions
• 67.0% of the population
will be aged 15-64
• South Africa will age at a
faster rate than Africa and
Middle East average