Answers to frequently asked questions
Explore how Market Insight SA gathers data, structures intelligence outputs, and partners with your team throughout each engagement.
Clarifying our intelligence approach
We’ve compiled the most common enquiries from clients and partners. Select a question to view the detailed response.
How does Market Insight SA source and verify data?
We blend official statistical releases, proprietary field research, satellite data, and partner datasets. Every insight is triangulated and peer-reviewed by sector specialists before publication.
Can we customise the scope of sector intelligence subscriptions?
Yes. Subscriptions are modular, allowing you to select priority sectors, geographies, frequency of updates, and access levels for your team. Analyst-on-demand hours can also be bundled.
What format do deliverables take?
Deliverables include interactive dashboards, executive-ready PDFs, analyst briefings, and workshop sessions. We align formats with your internal reporting protocols.
Do you provide raw data extracts?
When permitted by our data usage agreements, we provide structured datasets along with metadata. We also help integrate data into your BI environment.
How often are dashboards updated?
Update cycles range from weekly to quarterly depending on the data source and the urgency of your monitoring needs. Alert notifications are configurable.
Can you support senior executive briefings?
Absolutely. Our analysts facilitate board and executive committee briefings, providing forward-looking scenarios and responding to real-time queries.
What geographies do you cover?
We focus on Southern Africa, with dedicated coverage of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, and Eswatini.
How do you ensure confidentiality of our projects?
Client engagements are governed by strict confidentiality agreements and data handling protocols. Project teams operate within secure digital environments.
Do you collaborate with in-house data teams?
Yes. We work alongside your analysts to align methods, share code repositories where appropriate, and co-design dashboards for seamless integration.
How quickly can a project commence?
Following discovery, we typically mobilise within two to three weeks, depending on data access requirements and stakeholder availability.
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