Category: Service Industries
Africa Service Industries
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Pre-Paid Cards in South Africa
... as delayed payments and ongoing issues within its payment system persisted in 2024. The situation was exacerbated by challenging financial conditions, resulting in the closure of numerous branches typically used by grant beneficiaries for collectio... ... Read More
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Store Cards in South Africa
... to retailers adopting a more restrictive credit policy to reduce exposure to bad debt and improve their cash flow management. A prominent example is Mr Price reporting a 32% increase in demand for new accounts ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in South Africa
... to rely on social grants. The challenges were exacerbated by a prolonged 15-year high interest rate, resulting in many mid-income families finding it increasingly difficult to repay asset-backed debts, such as mortgages, due to shrinking ... Read More
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Credit Cards in South Africa
... rising electricity and fuel prices having an accumulative effect on essentials such as groceries. The trend has been noticeable among low- and mid-income earners due to many experiencing difficulties in repaying asset-backed debts such as ... Read More
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Charge Cards in South Africa
... above 11%, despite two consecutive cuts of 25 basis points in the last quarter of the year. High- and mid-income earners were particularly affected, as they faced greater pressure on disposable incomes due to rising ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Côte d'Ivoire
... Concurrently, sustained expansions in trade and the financial and ICT industries will uphold strong tertiary sector growth. By contrast, subdued cocoa production will hamper Côte d’Ivoire’s agricultural sector. Ultimately, we forecast real GDP growth of ... Read More
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Debit Cards in South Africa
... cards has also benefited from infrastructure developments, supported by diversified offerings from emerging players. One example is PayFast, which has introduced free in-store POS terminals in South Africa, a significant step for a company primarily ... Read More
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Peer to Peer Lending Market, By Investor (Individuals, Institutional Investors, and Others (Wealth Management Firms, Family Offices, etc.)), By Platform Type (Lending Platforms, Equity-based Crowdfunding Platforms, Invoice Trading Platforms, and Others (Donation-based, Reward-based, etc.)), By End User (Retail Investors, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Startups, and Others (Individuals, Large Enterprises, etc.)), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... traditional banking institution. Over the past decade, Peer to Peer Lending has emerged as an innovative alternative model of financing that connects people who need money with those who want to invest funds. The growth ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Mauritius
... economic growth outlooks while flagging that the US Fed has followed a more cautious approach than markets were expecting. We expect the Fed to deliver only one interest rate cut this year (in December), instead ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Angola
... the oil sector. Elevated inflation, fiscal consolidation efforts, and continued dry weather conditions thwart the potential for higher real GDP growth. We forecast economic growth to ease to 2.9% in 2025 from 4.5% in 2024. Read More
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Facility Management Services Market Research Report Information By Type (Hard Services (Smart Facility Management Solutions, and Non-Smart Facility Management Solutions), and Soft Services), Services (Hard services (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, and others}, and Soft Services (Cleaning, Laundry, Landscaping, Catering, Security), Application (Education, Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Government & Public, Healthcare), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America) Industry Forecast till 2035
... comfort, safety, and efficiency of the physical environment, facility management (FM) is a business activity that combines people, technology, location, and process. Businesses and housing developments utilize a collection of maintenance services called ""facility management ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Botswana
... rose in the final quarter of 2024, the production guidance for 2025 was lowered significantly. Based on these developments, we forecast Botswana's overall diamond production to decline by a further 11.7% in 2025, compared with ... Read More
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Cryptocurrency Mining Market, By Mining Enterprises (Small Miners and Large Miners), By Mining Type (Self-mining, Cloud Mining, Remote Hosting Services), By Revenue Source (Block Rewards and Transaction Fees), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... intensive algorithms that verify transactions on a blockchain and awards cryptocurrency to the participating mining nodes for their successful validation and transaction processing. Miners play an important role in a cryptocurrency's ecosystem and keep the ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Morocco
... due to limited consumer awareness, but also continues to suffer from a negative perception amongst locals due to fear of falling into financial difficulty, and concerns over fraud when transacting online. The application process for ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Morocco
... to see the strongest increases. Key players seeking to remain relevant have been rapidly adapting their offer with an innovative, wider range of products, characterised by simpler, more flexible lending terms and conditions, such as ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Morocco
... reliability of paying with existing money, rather than borrowed funds. This card type also continues to benefit from the expansion of financial inclusion, with such offerings often positioned as the primary entry point to banking ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Morocco
... increasingly prefer debit card offerings, and their greater flexibility in transactions. The category also faces intensified competition from digital wallets, which have been benefiting from improved internet penetration, with such options gaining traction for online ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Morocco
... rates in Morocco. The latest report from Bank Al-Maghrib reflects this trend, which indicates that individuals with high incomes exceeding MAD6,000 per month hold the majority of the debt, at 64% with the debt ratio ... Read More
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Nigeria Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
... Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029’ report provides a detailed outlook by product category for the Nigeria insurance industry. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, premium ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Cameroon
... the year. The budget also plans to reduce subsidies. While this is socially unpopular, it would pave the way for the state to invest more in new roads and railways and to support projects in ... Read More
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Middle East & Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Forecast to 2031 - Regional Analysis - by Staffing Type (Temporary and Permanent), Recruitment Channel (Online, Hybrid, and Offline), and End User [IT & Telecom, BFSI, Healthcare (Hospitals & Clinics, Pharmaceutical, and Others), Retail & E-Commerce, and Others]
... 11.2% from 2023 to 2031. Automation and AI-Driven Recruitment Bolsters Middle East & Africa Staffing and Recruitment Market Recruitment technology is taking over the hiring process. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation in the recruitment process ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Middle East and Africa
... payment method in a number of countries, especially the African nations. Nevertheless, electronic and card payments are expected to continue gaining ground in the coming years, particularly given the stated ambitions of many countries to ... Read More
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Middle East & Africa Contactless Payments Market Forecast to 2031 - Regional Analysis - by Payment Mode (Smartphones, Smart Cards, PoS Terminals, and Others), Components (Hardware, Solutions, and Services), and Industry Verticals (Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Media and Entertainment, and Others)
... from 2023 to 2031. Voice-Based Payments with Voice Match Confirmation Bolster Middle East & Africa Contactless Payments Market Powered by machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and neural language processing (NLP), voice assistants help accomplish ... Read More
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Kenya Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2025 Update
... a CAGR of 23.4%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% during 2025-2030. By the end of 2030, the BNPL sector is projected to ... Read More
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Nigeria Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics - Q1 2025 Update
... a CAGR of 23.1%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.0% during 2025-2030. By the end of 2030, the BNPL sector is projected to ... Read More
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