The dire impact of Covid-19 on SA’s small businesses
Electronic transaction volumes paint a picture of a small business sector that is on its knees during lockdown
14 May 2020 - 05:00
Transaction data paints a bleak picture of the impact that Covid-19 is having on SA’s small businesses.
In the health, beauty and fitness category — the worst-affected sector — credit-card transactions have recorded a 90% decline since the lockdown began, according to data from a local payment provider...
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