Tag: Township economy
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Pay-as-you-go everything – innovation, the African way
In a Johannesburg township lives an entrepreneur; one who is going about his business in a uniquely African way. Miles Kubheka’s business, “Gcwalisa” is a shipping container-based retail outlet kitted out with […]
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The township economy is a boon for savvy brands that know how to reach it
With almost a quarter of our population – or around 11.6 million people – living in 532 townships across the country and a total market value estimated to be R900 […]
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The rise and rise of the township economy
With half of South Africa’s population living in the estimated 532 townships around the country, vast potential lies in the so-called “township economy”. According to Roger Wilco’s 2022 Township CX […]
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Provantage Media Group boosts township economies and promotes multinational brands with Spaza Media™
Through BBEEE initiatives, South African corporations are tasked with building more sustainable businesses and playing a greater role in economic transformation. This often presents a challenge: how can a business […]
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By Erwyn Durman (partner), Manno Manavhela (associate) and Precious Maphupha (candidate attorney) at Webber Wentzel The border is at the checkout, not on the map: Five lessons from running e-commerce across Africa
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