TELECOMMUNICATIONS, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTS

Insights Series 2023

Our foresight assists your business' sustainable growth potential

We understand that expert insights create great impact when actioned with collaboration, one sector at a time.

SECTOR EXPERTISE

The ripple impact of action-led insights

The Insights Series drives impact by speaking to our knowledge, expertise, and the insights that we provide. Impact is where thinkers become doers. Where insights become actions. Practical actions that lead to the success of our client's business. Get to know the African continent and its inner workings like never before.

Trends shaping Africa's rapidly growing telecoms sector

Telecommunications, Media and Technology Sector Insights

Unlocking your business's potential with insight and sustainable solutions.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

How technology is weaving African markets into the global fabric

Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa CIB believes that technological integration is key to allowing the world to access Africa’s trading market – helping to break down barriers to entry and unlock important investment opportunities.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

Driving a Sustainable Digital Revolution For Africa’s tomorrow

Sub-Saharan Africa stands at the brink of a digital revolution, where telecommunications and technology are poised to be the driving forces behind sustainable socio-economic development. With a youthful population and vast economic opportunities, the region is embracing digital transformation as a pathway to inclusive growth and prosperity.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

The quiet technology revolution in South African trading

Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking believes that South Africa is the most exciting emerging market for electronic trading right now – as he explains the vital connection between the right tech and international investment.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

How telecommunication companies are using technology in agriculture and healthcare in Africa

Connected phones can save lives and secure food. Prasanna Nana provides her thoughts on how telecommunication companies are aiding the Agriculture and Healthcare sector in Africa.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

Rural connectivity requires innovative solutions

Feasible rural connectivity in South Africa is critical, but it remains an unattractive prospect for investors. Is there a solution?

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

How mobile network operators are evolving and investing to service everyone

Absa's Premeshin Naidoo unpacks the unique value propositions of African telcos.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

Digitisation represents a brave new world with infinite promise

Absa's Premeshin Naidoo reviews the telecommunications sector.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

Telco operators of today must evolve their business models

Absa's Premeshin Naidoo addresses how telcos need to evolve for new markets.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

Mobile Network Operators are increasingly shedding ownership of infrastructure

Absa's Premeshin Naidoo reviews mobile network operators and infrastructure in Africa.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

Telco businesses should consider expanding radio access networks

Absa's Premeshin Naidoo addresses why further capital investment is required in radio access

TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTS

The big disruptions of digitisation in cross industries

Premeshin Naidoo discusses how 5G is impacting different industries.

TELECOMS INSIGHTS

The promise and peril of South Africa’s upcoming telco regulations

Premeshin Naidoo addresses upcoming regulations in the telecommunications sector.

All sectors Absa insights series

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Hospitality

There’s no denying that the travel and Tourism industry was one of the hardest hit due to the various travel restrictions that were imposed, amongst other challenges.

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Resources and Energy Insights

A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that Africa will be the most populated region in the world by 2040, surpassing China and India. While this increase in population presents challenges for the continent, there are exciting opportunities unfolding in the resource and energy sector.

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Healthcare Insights

The ability to roll out credible, sustainable and high-volume Covid-19 vaccination programs will likely be the single biggest driver of economic recovery in Africa over the next 24 months. Economies that fail to execute on this will be left behind as global trading resumes. Africa is a net importer of goods and services, therefore with the closing of borders and a vaccination rate of < 2% of Africa’s 1.2 billion population, it will leave the continent well behind the rest of the world. The cost will be devastating. We therefore need to increase our efforts in the most collaborative way.

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Telecommunications, Media and Technology Insights

In the next part of our insights series, we’re discussing Telecommunications, Media and Technology – and how they can unlock limitless possibilities in Africa. Traditionally the provider of voice, data connectivity and mobile payments solutions, the telecommunication sector, is now using technology to build an entire ecosystem around the individual consumer.

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Enterprise and Supplier Development Insights

In the next part of the Absa Insights series we discuss Enterprise and Supplier Development across Africa. Small and medium-sized businesses are likely to lead the economic recovery on the African continent, but until they can secure a genuine foothold in corporate value chains, the sector is likely to be dominated by a handful of players who had early-mover advantage and access to finance.

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Consumer Insight Series

As the playing field for consumer products and services is constantly shifting, we extract practical business insights so you can respond effortlessly at every step of your growth journey.

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Agriculture Insight Series

With expertise in the agricultural sector, we offer our clients valuable insights at every step of their growth journey. These strategic partnerships help them unlock their full financial potential with foresight and sustainable solutions.

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