Mark Buncombe, Head: Mining and Metals, Standard Bank Group reflects on some of the common themes that were discussed at the African Mining Indaba, held from 03-06 February 2020, in Cape Town, South Africa. These ranged from policy discussions to power supply, sustainability and growth opportunities for the industry.

Rassem Zok, Chief Executive North Africa and Middle East, Standard Bank Group explains the significance of promoting the Africa Investors' Conference in Dubai, which connects investors and corporates.

Rassem Zok, Chief Executive, Middle East and Africa, Standard Bank Group, discusses the importance of Standard Bank's presence in Dubai and how it facilitates investment in Africa and the role of the Africa Global Business Forum in upscaling investment on the continent. The Africa Global Business Forum 2019 is held on 18-19 November.

Standard Bank South Africa Chief Executive Lungisa Fuzile discusses the SA Tomorrow investment conference and Standard Bank's participation in promoting South Africa as a top investment destination. The conference is held from 14-15 November, and is hosted by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and its partners, UBS, Standard Bank and Old Mutual. The 7th Annual South Africa Tomorrow Investor Conference is held in New York and  showcases South African institutions and listed companies to investors in the US. Read more here: https://www.standardbank.com/pages/StandardBankGroup/web/newsArticle/2019/NewsArticle-07November2019.html

In the final chapter we look at how Innovation offers opportunities for both current players as well as possible new market entrants. We speak to Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst; and Tshegofatso Makoe in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf

In Chapter 6 examine the role of Coca-Cola in the market. While it is the dominant player in the region, it faces stiff competition from more nimble local players. We talk to Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf

The second part of Chapter 5 deals with the risks prevalent in the various soft drinks categories. We speak to all Ishmael Mohamed, Sector Analyst; Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst and Tshegofatso Makoe, Business Manager in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf

The first part of Section 5 deals with the four main categories of drinks prevalent in the market, namely carbonates, energy drinks, bottled water and juices. These also happen to be the largest soft drinks categories. We speak to Linda Oniwe, Sector Analyst in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf 

In this chapter we unpack how global and local trends have surfaced in the East African market. We speak to Tshegofatso Makoe, Business Manager, in Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf

In Chapter 3 of the Beverages Report we examine the importance of the value chain in reaching end consumers in a profitable manner. We speak to Ishmael Mohamed, Sector Analyst in the Global Consumer Sector Coverage team at Standard Bank Corporate and Investment Banking. Read the full East Africa Beverages Report here: https://corporateandinvestment.standardbank.com/standimg/cib/Sector%20Expertise/Static%20files/2019/Consolidated_Beverages_Report-Soft_Drinks_in_East_Africa_30July2019.pdf