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Tanzanian's Fearful of Global Pandemic as Country’s Leadership Rethinks its COVID-19 Strategy.

Apr 24, 2021
3 min

Tanzanian's Fearful of Global Pandemic as Country’s Leadership Rethinks its COVID-19 Strategy.

April 23, 2021, 18:00 PM-- Research reveals that Tanzanians concerned about their health A recent survey conducted by Kasi Insight on the impact of COVID-19 on Africans across 7 African countries indicates that though some governments have controversial approaches, their citizens are aware of the health risks posed by COVID-19. There is no country where this is most evident than Tanzania where the government became infamous for its denial of the existence of the disease and

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Obstacles in accessing Covid-19 vaccines cause consumer confidence to slide.

Team Insights

Mar 26, 2021
5 min

Obstacles in accessing Covid-19 vaccines cause consumer confidence to slide.

March 26, 2021, 16:00 PM-- KASI’s global CCI receded by 3 points in February following a decline in the index of current economic conditions and index of future expectations which fell by 3 and 2 points respectively. General economic conditions in the city and country both decreased by 5 and 6 points respectively. This downward trend was also witnessed in the job prospects and household income indices. On the flip side, the household spending, personal financial situation, an

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Africa needs to leap forward in funding vaccine technology, research

Team Insights

Feb 9, 2021
6 min

Africa needs to leap forward in funding vaccine technology, research

February 9, 2021 / 15.30 PM -- Between 70%-90% of pharmaceuticals used in Africa are still imported Less than 1% of vaccines used across Africa manufactured within the continent The COVID-19 pandemic exposed Africa’s inadequate capabilities and capacity to manufacture, supply essential drugs and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to curb the disease. The crisis has exposed longstanding fragilities in Africa’s health systems, including gaps in healthcare personnel, i

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Africa COVID-19 cases top 3.3 million, first wave peak surpassed, SADC epicentre

Fidelis Zvomuya

Jan 20, 2021
4 min

Africa COVID-19 cases top 3.3 million, first wave peak surpassed, SADC epicentre

January 20, 2021 / 15.00 PM -- As COVID-19 cumulative cases in Africa went beyond 3,3 million, the new variants have seen the prospects of a recovery tunnel getting darker. The true extent of the pandemic in many countries is not known as testing rates are low. Africa makes up about 3.3% of the global total of confirmed virus cases, but this is believed to be just a fraction of the actual cases on the continent of 1.3 billion people. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and

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Concerns Over the Future and Current Economic Conditions Drive Nigerian Consumer Sentiment Down

Tanya Gandhi

Dec 23, 2020
4 min

Concerns Over the Future and Current Economic Conditions Drive Nigerian Consumer Sentiment Down

December 21, 2020 / 10.00 AM -- Consumer sentiment over current conditions fall as job uncertainty and inflation continues to pressurize the average Nigerian family Uncertainty regarding the ability to meet household expenditures brings sentiments surrounding future expectations down While momentum remains positive, demand in the retail industry took a hit as a result of the recession In November, Nigeria’s Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) saw a 5-point decline. This was led b

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The Largest Free Trade Area to Land in Africa, but People are Sceptical

Fidelis Zvomuya

Dec 23, 2020
3 min

The Largest Free Trade Area to Land in Africa, but People are Sceptical

December 21, 2020 / 18.00 PM -- On January 1, 2021, Africa will be home to the largest free trade area in the world. African countries are building a giant free-trade area that will see them trading with each other. African Union (AU) chairperson and South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa said the continent’s political leadership is to take a leap of faith in operationalizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) come January. Addressing a virtual African Union He

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A holiday season like no others - a coviday

Team Insights

Dec 6, 2020
3 min

A holiday season like no others - a coviday

December 3, 2020 / 18.00 PM -- 2020 has been a challenging year both financially and emotionally for consumers globally and in Africa. The pandemic has significantly disrupted consumer behavior and shopping habits. It is not surprising that the year has been challenging for brands as well. As we are approaching december, brands are anxious to know how consumers will celebrate the holidays. Will consumers spend? where/when will they spend? is online shopping rising? According

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Consumer demand for financial products in Nigeria remains strong despite pandemic and recession

Fidelis Zvomuya

Dec 2, 2020
3 min

Consumer demand for financial products in Nigeria remains strong despite pandemic and recession

November 30, 2020 / 18.00 PM -- Nigeria slumped back into recession as Covid-19 bites. The country’s economy shrunk two quarters in a row amid a contraction in its oil sector. On the other hand, Covid-19 left no section of the economy untouched. Insurance stocks are badly battered. While Covid-19 and the recession mean less consumer spending, it is expected to see the saving rate going up as people move into cash preservation. In fact, data from consumer research and insights

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Willingness to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Drops as Vaccine Hopes Increase

Fidelis Zvomuya

Nov 20, 2020
3 min

Willingness to Get COVID-19 Vaccine Drops as Vaccine Hopes Increase

November 19, 2020 / 15.00 PM -- As many rich countries are set to claim the ‘lion’s share’ of two vaccines announced recently, South Africans’ willingness to be vaccinated has dropped significantly. In early November, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna made promising announcements about the likely effectiveness of their coronavirus vaccines, but South Africans Are less eager to get a vaccine. Sadly, only 19% of the people polled by Kasi Insight said they would get a vaccine. The sur

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