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The digital transformation reshaping SA's vibrant informal sector

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The rise of digital payments in SA's cash-heavy townships

The rise of digital payments in SA's cash-heavy townships

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SA and Nigeria need opposite approaches to their informal sectors

SA and Nigeria need opposite approaches to their informal sectors

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Fintech fuels growth for South Africa’s grassroots retailers

Michael Wright 21 Jul 2025

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How Street Wallet is changing payment methods for informal traders

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Spaza Shop Awareness Campaign benefits business owners

24 Jun 2025

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Spaza Shop Support Fund information session to be held in Limpopo

4 Jun 2025

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Govt pays R6m from spaza shop fund

29 May 2025

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The corner shop is more that just a 'corner shop', it's Africa’s economic heartbeat

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Joburg traders claim they are harassed by City

Kimberly Mutandiro 6 May 2025

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Guideline to apply for R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

22 Apr 2025

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Taverns and shebeens offer untapped potential for drinks brands

22 Apr 2025

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Government officially launches R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund

10 Apr 2025

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Government to launch R500m spaza shop support fund

4 Apr 2025

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Digital platform to support spaza shops goes live

1 Apr 2025

Vegetable traders are among the informal businesses in Cape Town’s townships targeted by extortionists. Photo: Sandiso Phaliso.

Extortionists close down informal businesses in Cape Town

27 Mar 2025

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How GoodApp plans to formalise SA’s informal service sector

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