general industry and company
the south african computer market is value at close to $1 billion and is changing its focus from mainframes ti personal computer(PCs) and pc-based networks. the increasing processing power coupled with decreasing prices for personal computer is also boosting demand for laptop computers and peripheral equipment, including printers and storage devices. opportunities exist for sale of computer, peripherals, and accessories, as south african manufacturing and service companies seek to become more competitive in the domestic and global marketplaces.presently, about four u.s. companies sale computer hardware to the south african market. local manufacture of PCs remains negligible, and there is an increasing demand for established computer brand-name products. dongka michael intends to bring such product into the market at competitive prices to help regain the market share lost during the sanctions period. with closer economic relations between south africa and other african countries, the south african mar ket will become the beachhead from which export could be made to neighboring states, such as zimbabwe, zambia, kenya, tanzania, and uganda. an encouraging development pertaining to the industry