Trends across Africa’s business industries
Business operations may be divided into industries, but these are all interconnected and influence one another. Stay in the know about the latest trends across all business industries within South Africa and the African continent.
Industry trends
Trade
5 Sep 2023
What is the AfCFTA and how will it impact African trade?
If you’re not fully clued up on the AfCFTA, don’t worry you’re not alone. In our latest African Trade Barometer research, we polled over 2,400 businesses of all sizes operating in 10 economies in sub-Saharan Africa, and over 90% of respondents reported that they too were unaware of the AfCFTA.
Retail and wholesale
Case study: Improving cash flow management
Cash flow management is a priority for retailers. Our client needed efficient solutions for receiving customer payments and buying additional stock.
Retail and wholesale
Case study: Forex and international payments
For retailers, cross-border transactions can mean back-office admin headaches and regulatory and compliance woes. We offered our client an online solution to clear the hurdles.
Retail and wholesale
Case study: Cash-and-carry payment solutions
Long queues can result in lost customers. Our retail client wanted a solution that would reduce queue time and improve customers’ overall payment experience.
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