Vision will put African carmakers behind the wheel

19 June 2016 - 02:00
By Mike Whitfield

The global economy is in a downturn. Even so, belief in Africa's potential as the last economic frontier is not misplaced.With 2016 growth projected above 3%, Africa is the only emerging-market region likely to experience increasing economic growth in the next five years.Where is the automotive industry in Africa's economic rise? A recent panel discussion, hosted by Deloitte Africa and in which I was invited to participate, gave some useful insights - some of which I'd like to share.

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