Who Owns Whom (Pty) Ltd

Who Owns Whom (Pty) Ltd Who Owns Whom provides information on African business by company, industry and country.

About us

Who Owns Whom (WOW) was established in 1980 and the WOW research shines a light on what was known as the ‘dark continent’. Africa is now seen as the next global market opportunity and the WOW research on Africa business and industry allows users to leverage this rapidly emerging market for trade and investment. Africa has its own nuances and risks, and WOW research on African industries,

micro business and FDI enables users to mitigate against this risk and identify the real opportunities offered by this burgeoning continent. WOW research covers the key drivers, ‘pain points’, SWOT, value chain and future outlook for over 300 of the most active African industries including profiles of the main players, their African and international footprint, management, M & A and FDI activity. While the research covers all African listed companies 90% of the file are private companies and the disciplines that use our file are marketing intelligence, procurement, KYC, private equity and corporate finance, Education and regulatory authorities and other state agencies. Our Vision

To be known globally as the provider of the most comprehensive, high-quality research on African business and industry. The WOW ethos is to under promise and over deliver, promote transparency and the highest standard of business ethics as well to drive economic growth and consequently alleviate poverty and inequality on the African continent. Our Mission

To uncompromisingly offer the highest quality and best value for money industry research on the African continent while equally respecting all stakeholders namely, customers, employees, suppliers and shareholders. WOW is committed to a broader African societal role to promoting responsible investment and economic growth with the consequence of alleviating poverty and inequality.

18/08/2026

45+ years of decoding who really owns who in African business.

Since 1980, Who Owns Whom has tracked corporate structures, shareholding and directorships across Africa, helping businesses uncover the connections behind the companies they deal with.

Curious what our data can do for your due diligence, compliance, or research?

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Hidden relationships can pose hidden risks.Can you quickly identify if two suppliers belong to the same corporate group?...
31/07/2026

Hidden relationships can pose hidden risks.
Can you quickly identify if two suppliers belong to the same corporate group?

WOWEB helps you uncover:
✔ Cross-ownership between companies
✔ Cross-directorships
✔ Corporate linkages
✔ Related suppliers within the same group

Greater visibility means better governance, stronger procurement decisions, and reduced risk.

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The starch industry - vast prospects in its versatilitySouth Africa imported 98,205t of starch in 2025, an increase of 1...
30/07/2026

The starch industry - vast prospects in its versatility

South Africa imported 98,205t of starch in 2025, an increase of 15.5% from 85,035t in 2024, while exports fell by 15.9% to 41,227t in 2025 from 49,003t in 2024, this while domestic starch supply increased by only 1.9% to around 496,000t.

Compared to the US, where about 15% of corn is used for starch production, South Africa uses only about 4% of its annual maize production for starch. The US also has a deeper application of starch into industrial applications, with a large component going into the production of ethanol, an application which is basically not yet utilised in South Africa.

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Is your customer and supplier intelligence giving you the complete picture? With WOWEB you can:📌 Corroborate customer an...
23/07/2026

Is your customer and supplier intelligence giving you the complete picture?

With WOWEB you can:
📌 Corroborate customer and supplier information
📌 Establish industry segmentations
📌 Identify ownership structures and corporate linkages
📌 Monitor leadership changes
📌 Analyse industry drivers and market influences
📌 Map a company's footprint across Africa
📌 Compare customer and supplier BEE rankings with industry peers
📌 Enrich your CRM and internal business systems with trusted intelligence

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The right intelligence transforms decision-making, enabling smarter customer management, more effective procurement, stronger partnerships, and sustainable business growth.

One Platform. Better Insights.📈 Imagine if your team could easily answer these questions:✔️ Who are the notable players ...
16/07/2026

One Platform. Better Insights.

📈 Imagine if your team could easily answer these questions:
✔️ Who are the notable players in an industry?
✔️ How is the market changing?
✔️ Where are the growth opportunities?
✔️ What are the trends and risks I should be watching?

WOWEB gives you access to trusted industry intelligence that helps your team move from collecting information to generating meaningful insights.

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We are honoured to have been invited by the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions - NANHRI and human re...
15/07/2026

We are honoured to have been invited by the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions - NANHRI and human resource centre to participate in the Policy Dialogue on Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence (HREDD) in South Africa.

As Africa's leading provider of business and industry intelligence, Who Owns Whom is committed to supporting informed decision-making through reliable corporate, ownership, and market intelligence. Engaging in conversations around human rights, environmental responsibility, and corporate accountability is essential to building a more transparent and sustainable business environment.

A sincere thank you to Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI) and Business and Human Rights Centre for bringing together policymakers, regulators, businesses and civil society to discuss the future of Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence in South Africa. We appreciate the opportunity to contribute to these important discussions and collaborate with stakeholders working towards responsible and sustainable business practices.

We look forward to continuing the conversation and supporting initiatives that strengthen transparency, accountability, and good corporate governance across Africa.

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