[TOP STORY] Mid- to upper-tier spending takes a hit as township economies thrive

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‘We do believe [there is] a huge uptick in township economy spending, but that's predominantly still cash although there are a lot of incentives to digitise spending there’ – Isana Cordier from Absa CIB.

31 Oct 2024 3AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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