A new study from Mastercard reveals a significant wave of optimism among South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with half feeling positive about the year ahead. South Africa’s small and medium enterprises SMEs are increasingly demonstrating real digital sophistication in the way they do business. South African online payment acceptance of those surveyed is […]
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June 18, 2026
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A new study from Mastercard reveals a significant wave of optimism among South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with half feeling positive about the year ahead. South Africa’s small and medium enterprises SMEs are increasingly demonstrating real d
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