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How is WhatsApp Powering South Africa’s SME Economy

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June 23, 2026

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How is WhatsApp Powering South Africa’s SME Economy
Source: IT News Africa

For many entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge is not having a great product or service. It is finding customers, building credibility, managing operations, and growing a business with limited resources. Increasingly, South African SMEs are solving these challe

For many entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge is not having a great product or service. It is finding customers, building credibility, managing operations, and growing a business with limited resources. Increasingly, South African SMEs are solving these challenges using a tool they already have in their pocket: WhatsApp. What started as a messaging platform has evolved […]

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