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Our Intelligence division delivers the research, analysis and evidence-based insight that organisations need to make high-quality strategic decisions. We combine sector expertise, project-level due diligence, economic modelling and access to real-time market data to create a clear, accurate picture of any opportunity or challenge.

We produce a wide range of research outputs — including market studies, feasibility reports, competitive analyses, sector briefs, financial insights and policy reviews — all designed to move beyond information and provide actionable intelligence. Every output is structured, referenced, commercially relevant and aligned to global best practice.

Our work supports executives, investors, development institutions, and growing businesses by illuminating markets, validating assumptions, identifying risks, and uncovering new revenue opportunities. Whether you’re entering a new sector, launching a product, evaluating an investment, or planning a large-scale project, our Intelligence capability gives you the clarity needed to move forward with confidence.

From early-stage exploration to deep-dive studies, we bring discipline, rigour and strategic context to every engagement — ensuring that decisions are informed, aligned, and built on a foundation of verifiable data.

The Gateway Series

The Gateway To Africa: The Strategic Development of Limpopo

Limpopo is posed to be on the most fastest growing provinces with, with vast mineral deposits and a gateway to our neigbouring countries - this research proposes 10 high impact projects that will propel the province forward.

The Ivory Route: The Strategic Development of the SA Financial SEZ

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement aims to create a continental market for goods and services across 55 African Union states - this research highlights the missing piece - A financial strategic economic zone - for capital to drive the development.

Land Rehabilitation

Mining Rehabilitation in South Africa is one of the few elements of the sector that have the most impact on post mining activites and most industry players neglect it - this research explores the impact of rehabilitation on mining companies.

The Development Index

South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, with a gini - coefficent of 0.63, the average person does not have an easy path to success - this research provides a mathematical way of determing a person or a groups success probability based on the Living Standards Measure.

Saldanha Bay Metropolis

Saldanah Bay SEZ is one of the most strategic entries in South Africa and has potential of developing into a thriving industrial area - this research provides contextual industry plans that can thrive in the Western Cape.

Nature Precinct

Polokwane is fast becoming the location to be, build and grow at. As the capital city of Limpopo it's fast becoming a developers dream - this research papers suggests a development in one of the key growing regions in the city to anchor the city as a true business destination.

The Investor Series

The Rise of Special Economic Zones as Drivers of Economic Growth

Special Economic Zones across the world have been designed to expediate the economic growth of a region - this report provides insight in how they drive economic growth and the levers they use to achieve it.

Sustainable and Inclusive Finance for Development

Sustainable and inclusive finance is a crucial component of South Africa's development agenda - this report provides an overview in - this report provides an understanding of the finance landscape and offers practical recommendations for stakeholders to enhance the country's sustainable and inclusive finance ecosystem

Innovative Infrastructure Financing for South Africa

Infrastructure is one of the biggest economic growth drivers and every developing nations is currently undergoing massive programmes - this report provides a comprehensive examination of these innovative financing mechanisms for the built environment in South Africa.

Fostering An Ecosystem of Financial Innovation.

Financial Innovation is one of the key drivers to economic growth in the 21st Century - this report aims to explore the key aspects of creating an environment that fosters financial innovation.