65+
Years of Experience
WHY THE BMR
Trusted research. Practical insight. Real-world impact.
For more than six decades, BMR has helped organisations navigate uncertainty, understand change and make informed decisions. As part of UNISA, we combine academic rigour with practical expertise to deliver research that supports strategy, policy development and organisational performance.
Our Values
The BMR brand underscores the research values of curiosity, value creating, caring and pragmatic.
Our Vision
Shaping market research and transforming society.
Sharp Minds. Bold Predictions.
The Economist of the Year competition brings together South Africa’s leading economic thinkers to challenge convention, inspire dialogue, and shape the future,
OUR SERVICES
How we help organisations succeed
Our specialist research and advisory teams provide the evidence and insight needed to address complex challenges and identify new opportunities.
Economic & Market Intelligence
Understand Markets. Anticipate Change.
Population & Public Health Insights
Insights for Better Planning and Better Outcomes.
Behavioural & Social Research
Understand the People Behind the Data.
Consumer & Financial Behaviour
Insights into Financial Decision-Making.
Surveys, Data Collection & Evaluation
Reliable Data. Meaningful Results.
Strategic Advisory & Integrated Insights
Turning Insight into Action.
Let’s solve your next
research challenge.
RECENT BLOGS
Research that informs action
Explore the latest thinking, research findings and expert perspectives from BMR.
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South African Retail Sales Set to Strengthen in 2026
The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) has released its latest Macroeconomic and Retail Trade…
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How Higher Oil Prices Are Reshaping Economies Through Incentives
The Strait of Hormuz normally carries around 20 percent of the world’s seaborne oil…
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From Insight to Action: Preventing Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in Practice
As online child sexual exploitation and abuse continue to grow, protecting children online requires…
Frequently Asked Questions
BMR helps organisations make informed decisions through research, analytics and strategic insight. Our services include market research, economic analysis, behavioural research, surveys, programme evaluation and strategic advisory support.
We work with corporate organisations, financial institutions, government departments, state-owned entities, development agencies, NGOs, universities and research institutions across South Africa and beyond.
Our services include:
- Economic and market intelligence
- Population and public health research
- Behavioural and social research
- Consumer and financial behaviour research
- Surveys, data collection and evaluation
- Strategic advisory and integrated insights
Research provides reliable evidence to support strategic planning, policy development, market understanding, customer insights, programme evaluation and organisational decision-making.
BMR combines more than 50 years of research experience with the academic credibility of UNISA. We deliver practical, evidence-based insights that help organisations solve complex challenges and create measurable impact.
Our research expertise spans financial services, government, healthcare, education, development, retail, telecommunications, energy and many other sectors.