AfricaScope has been commissioned by OneSys to do an analysis of their branch locations, target market and sites for new branches. AfricaScope uses a suite of innovative methods including geocoding their branches and customers and analysis of customer data to define the unique trade areas of their branches. Using proprietary data available to AfricaScope and its partners, it is able to identify other unique markets for companies. Using accessibility modelling optimum sites for new branches taking into consideration the location of the target arket, existing branches and competitors and travel times, new optimum sites for branches can be identified.
President Jacob Zuma at the ANC's 100 year celebrations identified unemployment, poverty and inequality as the three greatest issues needing South Africa's attention. According to a BizCommunity press release he was also quoted as saying that "as we move into the future...
In the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) the leaders of the continent have agreed that for the future development of Africa there is a need for: