In this section, you will find a country brief with an economic overview and highlighted business opportunities, and market research for the telecommunications industry, applied specifically to New Zealand companies interested in doing business in South Africa.
South Africa country brief
South Africa is strategically located along the world’s trade routes and has been described as the gateway to Africa. It has a sophisticated market economy and infrastructure.
The pillars of the economy are manufacturing, mining and commerce. The industrial sector is seen as the major generator of economic growth.
New Zealand’s exports to South Africa are well diversified.