Township & Rural Economy

In South Africa, 73% of POS transactions are carried out in cash. Photo: Freepik InAs the economic centre of South Africa's vibrant town, valued at an estimated R75 billion, there …

The Takealot Group has launched a groundbreaking Franchisee Development Programme under its Township Economy Initiative (TTEI), aiming to transform underserved areas by integrating township entrepreneurs into South Africa’s e-commerce ecosystem. …

Johannesburg, South Africa – In a significant move to bolster township economies and promote inclusive growth, Minister Parks Tau of the Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition (DTI) has launched …

Author: Isana Cordier, Sector Head of Consumer Goods, ABSA Corporate and Investment Bank Author and entrepreneur GG Alcock have long been one of the loudest voices regarding the potential of …

As Africa continues to experience rapid urbanization, the township economy has emerged as a key engine for the growth of many cities across the continent. However, for the township economy …

In In August 2023, Zamlim Investments entered into a partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce (SACCI). The purpose of this partnership is to develop an economic development unit …

Kganki Matabane, CEO of Black Business Council (BBC), a lobby group for transforming the South African economy, is urging the government to support growth by procuring goods and services from …

tGrowth in the township economy is essential for South Africa's sustainable development and overall economic health. Towns with a significant portion of the country's population represent undeveloped reservoirs with a …

Township Economy can benefit from integration, capacity building and collaboration with entities such as Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP), Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA), and Southern …

tHis Township Economy Conference and Expo are set to highlight the major impacts and untapped possibilities of South Africa's township economy. As the backbone of local commercial transactions, township businesses …