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Road to Riches

Handbook: Transforming South African  Industries

With its bustling stock market, booming manufacturing and service sectors, and well-developed infrastructure, South Africa has provided a model of development for other African countries. But how has apartheid left its mark on South Africa's industrial development, and what challenges are facing South African businesses today? Explore these issues and more below in the context of three distinct South African industries: winemaking, mining, and telecommunications.

Part I: Winemaking Part II: Mining Part III: Telecommunications
Additional Features

South Africa Photo Essay - Explore South Africa's changes and challenges

South Africa Info-graphic - The lives of South Africans post-apartheid

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Profits & Principles - How six global companies balance profits and principles

China Info-graphic - Will China become the world's largest economy?


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