With more than 900 million consumers, the continent of Africa is one of the world’s fastest growing markets. ‘Africa, like many emerging markets, has been long overlooked, but is poised for explosive growth and opportunity’ says Vijay Mahajan author of Africa Rising. The rise of the African consumer is often spoken about but never truly understood.
What are the key growth markets? South African consumers have also recognised the incredible opportunities that the African market presents. A number of South African companies have embarked on an aggressive expansion strategy and have had diverse experiences. Join us as we discuss the opportunities within African consumer markets and the experiences of South African companies in Africa. |
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John Caper - CEO, Bench Marks Foundation |
| Confirmed Speakers Include: | Chair: Mr Abdullah H Verachia, Director, Head of Business Knowledge, Frontier Advisory Speakers: Derek Engelbrecht, Director, Ernst and Young Prof J.F Freek Cronje, Author of the Bench Marks Foundation's Report on "Shoprite in Malawi, Swaziland and Zambia" Bill Russo, Principal, McKinsey and Company |
| Date and Time: | 9thJune 2010 | 8.00am - 9.30am |
| Registration Time: | 7.30am - 8.00am |
| Venue: | 1 Gwen Lane, Sandton, JSE (The Auditorium)Parking at Village Walk Shopping Centre (opposite the JSE). Complimentary parking tickets will be provided |
| Cost: | R400.00 excl. VAT (R456.00 incl. VAT) (Terms and Conditions apply) |

