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In many townships and local communities, cash remains the dominant way people pay for everyday goods and services. However, the...
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South Africa’s informal economy is often described as invisible, but its impact is anything but. From spaza shops to street-side...
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The 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) reaffirmed the commitments made by the Government of National Unity to inclusive...
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South Africa’s township economy is a dense, interdependent web of micro-enterprises, informal traders and township-focused wholesalers that combine to form...
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“For too long, the story of our township economy has been told in two conflicting ways: either as a problem...
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Every generation inherits a different kind of economy. For my generation in South Africa, we're witnessing something remarkable: the birth...
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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and Wakanda Food Accelerator,...
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The South African township economy is defined by its entrepreneurial spirit. Today, this economy is valued at nearly one trillion...
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Across South Africa, entrepreneurship pulses in taxi ranks, township streets, rural markets and roadside stalls. It’s in the everyday hustle...
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The South African township economy is valued at R900 billion. This thriving commerce sector represents nearly one-third of the country’s...
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Merchants in South Africa’s cash-driven township and rural economy remain underserved by the mainstream financial services sector, creating opportunities for...
