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Township malls as inclusion infrastructure: How township malls are turning a R900bn economy into real access for the people who need it 
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Township malls as inclusion infrastructure: How township malls are turning a R900bn economy into real access for the people who need it 

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Issue 9 is Out!

From informal to influential: Why township businesses are a growth market for fintech
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From informal to influential: Why township businesses are a growth market for fintech

Khayelitsha comes together to build stronger businesses.
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Khayelitsha comes together to build stronger businesses.

Hello Khayelitsha | Free Business Workshop
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Hello Khayelitsha | Free Business Workshop

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IWISA No. 1 Community Champions 2026: celebrating the heroes and heroines shaping South Africa’s future
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IWISA No. 1 Community Champions 2026: celebrating the heroes and heroines shaping South Africa’s future

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Bob Group, ecommerce, Township Economy

Designing and running an ecommerce business for growth in the township economies

Understanding where and how those opportunities exist and what’s needed to meet that need and more! Research released by retail analyst Trade Intelligence earlier this year indicated that township trade brings in about

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Budget Speech, Lula, VAT, VAT Increase

What a VAT hike would mean for SMEs     

As the nation waits for the rescheduled delivery of the Budget Speech on 12 March, many are wondering what tax announcements to expect. It is especially small business owners who will be on

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Kazang, TymeBank

Kazang and TymeBank partner to bring easy cash withdrawals to the informal market

Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within Nasdaq and JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies, has partnered with TymeBank, the first digital bank to reach profitability in Africa, to make cash

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Standard Bank, Township Entrepreneurship Programme

Standard Bank launches township entrepreneurship programme

In 2024, the bank launched support programmes for township entrepreneurs in Soweto (Gauteng), Umlazi (Kwa-Zulu Natal) and Khayelitsha (Western Cape). “SMEs are vital to the South African economy, yet many struggle to survive

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Catering Workshop, Chef Liziwe, Spekko Rice

Chef Liziwe Matloha shares her cheffing and catering skills with stokvels

Last month, eKasi Traders Network treated 24 subscribers and stokvel members to a full day, hands-on cooking class and catering workshop courtesy of Chef Liziwe and Spekko Rice, at The Bread Box Bakery

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Altron, ASAPP, Hello Group, iKhokha, Lesaka, Network International/Payfast by Network, Peach Payments, Shop2Shop, Yoco

THE LAUNCH OF A GAME-CHANGER IN SOUTH AFRICA’S PAYMENT LANDSCAPE

In a country with a large underbanked community and millions of businesses still reliant on cash-only transactions, the launch of a groundbreaking association promises to contribute to an inclusive financial sector for all

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Back-to-School, FNB, PEP

99c for school shoes, that’s Almost Unbelievable!

PEP has collaborated with FNB to launch an incredible initiative just in time for the back-to-school season. From 26 December, families with FNB cards can purchase school shoes for just 99c—yes, less than

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Meals on Wheels Community Services, MOWCS SA, World Food Day

Meals on Wheels Community Services – Our Commitment to a Hunger-Free South Africa

Meals on Wheels Community Services is honoured to join the global celebration of World Food Day this year, aligning our mission with the theme of fighting hunger and promoting food security. As part

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Furntech, Gauteng Provincial Government, Pernod Ricard Foundation, Pernod Ricard Makers Programme, Township Economic Development

Creative entrepreneurs drive township economic development

A group of eight township furniture makers have between them created 42 jobs and generated a turnover of R2 million since joining a two-year entrepreneurial development programme. The group graduated from the programme

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eKasi Traders Network, Khona La local stores, The Township Retail and Hospitality Traders Networking Event, Township Trade Events

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Register on the form below to secure your spot at the eKasi Traders Network & Khona La Local Stores Township Retail & Hospitality Traders Networking Event.

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