Point of view
Cash-strapped middle-class crisis in Africa spells doom for savings and retirement security
A 2023 study by the UN University World Institute for Development Economics Research on “The domestic savings shortfall in developing countries — what can be done about it?” found that only 19.8% of people above statutory retirement age receive a pension in...
The crisis of Shrinkflation and Skimpflation on Middle-Class Disposable Incomes
The rise in inflation, energy costs, high unemployment, and skyrocketing food prices in recent years have placed severe pressures on the consumer and created what is commonly called a ‘cost of living crisis.’ An article published by BusinessTech in September last year...
Increasing Complexity and Cost Dynamics of Socioeconomics on Mega Infrastructure Projects
Many governments recognise the importance of undertaking large-scale and high-impact infrastructure projects as a significant lever to develop their people and allow for expanded access to services. The World Bank estimated that in 2023 Sub-Saharan African countries...
International Mandela Day 2023
Mandela Day is a time when we reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Nelson Mandela and the values he embodied: compassion, unity, and service to humanity. It serves as a reminder that each of us has the power to create change and uplift those in need. In line with...
Corporate Social Responsibility; ever-increasing role in Corporate Strategy
The growth of international human rights law in recent times, first targeting government actions and later corporations are one of the factors that created the basis for international principles on business and human rights. The United Nations Guiding Principles on...
Nationality motivated non-tariff barriers – the biggest risk to African Free Trade
By Dr Mthandazo Ngwenya, Managing Director: Development Advisory and Impact at leading infrastructure development group, Bigen. The continuation of individualistic, nationality driven and inspired Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) is one of the greatest risks faced by...
Nelson Mandela Day – 18 July 2022
Traditionally Bigen has always joined countless people across the world in celebrating Nelson Mandela Day - inspired by global icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela - to support the less fortunate. As such we have assisted many welfare organisations...
It is not about Mining, it is about Logistics!
A transportation and railways subject matter expert with 30 years' experience in business management that includes global exposure to project development and execution, Henk has been the Managing Director of Bigen's Transport Directorate since 2018. Henk's deep...
Bigen supports Mauritian Government in major social housing drive
Established 50 years ago, the Bigen Group has earned a solid reputation as an innovative, solutions-focused infrastructure development Group invested in the future of Africa. With its Head Quarters in South Africa and Mauritius, the Bigen Group has grown its footprint...
You think load shedding is bad – water shedding is far worse
Dr Mias van der Walt, Managing Director of Bigen’s Water and Agriculture Directorate and widely recognised thought leader in his field, explores why he believes water shedding is even worse than load shedding. Someone once said: “One of our greatest freedoms is how we...
