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New Study Shows How SA SMEs Bank on Digital Growth

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June 18, 2026

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New Study Shows How SA SMEs Bank on Digital Growth
Source: IT News Africa

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

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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