Deloitte Africa Insights

As African economies work to grow and diversify, one area of potential that stands out is investment in the Automotive sector. For years Africa countries have been importers of vehicles and yet demand for the same is growing, so why not rather invest in infrastructure that will enable the building of cars in their countries, create value chains, add an element of diversification to the economy and most importantly, in the process create skilled and quality jobs. Dr Martyn Davies, MD for emerging markets and Africa at Deloitte, talks about the potential and what needs to happen to make this possible.

The traditional manufacturing industry is said to be in the throes of a digital transformation, spurred by exponentially growing technology that is set to change the face of manufacturing as we know it. Dr Martyn Davies, MD for emerging markets and Africa at Deloitte, discusses Industry 4.0 and its implications for manufacturers.

The risk landscape is fast changing as disruption, the networked economy and hyper-connectivity bring new risks and demand better response strategies. But risk today is no longer seen as something to fear, minimise or avoid – instead, consulting firm Deloitte says it can be used as a tool to create value and boost performance. Navin Sing, managing director of Deloitte’s Risk Advisory Africa practice, unpacks the details.

In this episode, we explore the importance of building economic dynamism in South Africa and what our government leaders should be prioritising to foster growth. In light of the recent emerging market shocks, we discuss the importance of building economic dynamism in South Africa and what our government leaders should be doing to encourage growth. The key to building economic dynamism in South Africa at this juncture lies in investment and the intellectual property that comes with it.

Hosted by Garikai Matambo and featuring Dr Martyn Davies, Managing Director of Emerging Markets & Africa at Deloitte, the African Insights podcast series explores challenges, opportunities and risks facing those doing business across the vast and varied African continent. Gain understanding of the unique political and economic factors that make Africa a market like nowhere else in the world. In this podcast, we delve into how the Nigerian government is committed to overcoming its overreliance on oil, as well as its new push to attract investment through policy changes that are aimed at creating an enabling environment.