Summary: The thermal capacity of seawater off Cape Town’s coast can be applied to reduce the energy consumption of commercial scale refrigerators and air-conditioners as […]
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The Effects of the Education System on South Africa’s Economic Growth
by Matt Radcliffe .pdf Acrobat Reader Abstract In the two decades since the end of Apartheid, the international community has perceived South Africa to be […]
Espinaca Innovations: A Case Study in Innovation in South Africa
By Johan Burger, NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies The Espinaca Journey At the age of 24, Lufefe Nomjana from Khayelitsha, Cape Town, in South […]
Brief on the Education Sector across Africa
Otavio Veras, Research Associate of the NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies Introduction Education is the central piece that propels economic growth. A country can be […]
Singapore bets on Africa’s Agricultural Sector
Otavio Veras, Research Associate of the NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies Synopsis With more than 60% of its 1.166 billion people[1],[2] living in rural areas, […]
SEZs and the Industrialisation Drive in Africa
Dr. Adefolake Adeyeye Research Fellow of the NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies Africa has not had tremendous success with special economic zones (SEZs). Reasons for […]
The Role of Culture in Doing Business in Africa
This article explores the critical role of culture in doing business in Africa, highlighting how values, norms, language, and social behavior influence international business success. It explains Africa’s cultural diversity shaped by history, colonial influence, and globalization, and how these factors impact communication, decision-making, and relationship-building in business environments. Using frameworks like CAGE distance, the article emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness, local adaptation, and trust-based relationships for companies operating across African markets.