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Championing the township economy with Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA)

Championing the township economy with Bulelani Balabala, founder of Township Entrepreneurs Alliance (TEA)

Evan-Lee Courie 12 Nov 2024

Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

Digitalisation: A game changer for sub-Saharan Africa's informal merchants

25 Oct 2024

Over 100 informal traders receive equipment in Greater Tzaneen

Over 100 informal traders receive equipment in Greater Tzaneen

11 Oct 2024

Rapt Commerce, in partnership with the Akelo Group and its subsidiary Retail Engage has launched Rapt Emerge for emerging market retailers. Pictured: Garreth van Vuuren, CEO of Rapt Group (Image supplied)

Rapt Commerce: A powerful new offering for the informal and emerging retail markets

4 Oct 2024

How BevCo is tapping into SA’s township economy

How BevCo is tapping into SA’s township economy

Pieter Spies 12 Sep 2024

Monate Tuckshop in Alexandra, north of Johannesburg, branded by local artists, showcasing some of Tiger Brands’ most purchased core products in local townships (Image supplied)

Bold spaza shop murals part of Tiger Brands expansion drive into informal market

2 Aug 2024

Source: © LinkedIn Spar South Africa with Delivery Ka Speed SA as a last-mile delivery partner

Township delivery services drive socio-economic advantages

16 Jul 2024

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Almost 3 in 5 stores sell illegal cigarettes, research reveals

15 Jul 2024

Informal sector has a crucial role in the global economy

Informal sector has a crucial role in the global economy

24 Jun 2024

Source: © GGA South Africa’s townships, rural and peri-urban areas are seeing changes in consumer behaviour as card device penetration grows

Card acceptance spurs economic growth in underserved communities

31 May 2024

Umzimvubu Municipality gets a R26.5m informal trade investment

Umzimvubu Municipality gets a R26.5m informal trade investment

19 Apr 2024

Fintech solutions helping informal traders grow and reduce risks

Fintech solutions helping informal traders grow and reduce risks

Lesaka Technologies 21 Feb 2024

R22m allocated to support KZN spaza shops and general dealers

R22m allocated to support KZN spaza shops and general dealers

21 Feb 2024

#BizTrends2024: Ged Nooy - 4 trends to unlock the informal market

#BizTrends2024: Ged Nooy - 4 trends to unlock the informal market

Ged Nooy 24 Jan 2024

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