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Harnessing the economic potential of cassava production in Nigeria

Published by PwC on 5 October 2020

PwC estimates that Nigeria would need about 28.3 million metric tonnes of fresh cassava root planted annually on about 1.2 million hectares of land to meet the country’s demand for cassava by-products and derivatives.

WeBuyCars: Used car retailer fuels growth through digitalisation

Published by PwC on 23 August 2019

WeBuyCars has become South Africa’s largest second-hand car retailer by going digital.

Generational success: Growing a used car dealership into a diverse business group

Published by PwC on 13 May 2019

Adil Popat has diversified and grown his father’s car dealership business into a big player in the Kenyan economy – spanning financial services, vehicle sales, hospitality and real estate.

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PwC: Seeing the business opportunity in feeding Nigeria’s 398 million people by 2050

Published by PwC on 19 March 2019

Feeding Nigeria’s current and future population is a critical challenge.

Agribusiness in Africa: CEOs cautiously optimistic

Published by PwC on 6 March 2018

Despite the opportunities of cross-border expansion, companies have a number of challenges to overcome.

Nigeria’s economic growth prospects: The three scenarios

Published by PwC on 21 November 2017

Nigeria’s economy has turned a corner.

Transforming Nigeria’s agricultural value chain

Published by PwC on 8 August 2017

Farming opportunities in Nigeria.

CEOs seize the opportunities that uncertainty brings

Published by PwC on 4 May 2017

Despite the level of optimism for growth, CEOs are concerned about uncertain economic growth and the impact this will have on their business.

How retailers can keep their businesses relevant

Published by PwC on 11 April 2017

Retailers need to consider investing in the future.

Opportune time for Africa oil and gas industry to consider change

Published by PwC on 22 August 2016

The decline in the global oil price has led to a reduced level of activity across the African continent.

Important to invest with an eye beyond immediate headlines, says Unilever Africa boss

Published by PwC on 14 June 2016

Bruno Witvoet, the executive vice president of Unilever Africa, talks about the multinational’s business in the continent.

Mining: Slower, lower, weaker… but not defeated

Published by PwC on 10 June 2016

2015 was a race to the bottom.

Eight trends shaping the retail and consumer sector in sub-Saharan Africa

Published by PwC on 29 March 2016

Highlights from a new PwC report.

Boulos Group CEO shares insight into Nigeria’s consumer goods sector

Published by PwC on 22 March 2016

Even low-income consumers are demanding better quality in consumer goods.

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