Locked out: why townships struggle to do business
What to know about Locked out: why townships struggle to do business
Market and regulatory barriers are the main barriers holding back the growth of businesses operating in South Africa’s townships and rural towns, with consumers often having to travel beyond their immediate communities to access a wider range of goods and…
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What happened
Market and regulatory barriers are the main barriers holding back the growth of businesses operating in South Africa’s townships and rural towns, with consumers often having to travel beyond their immediate communities to access a wider range of goods and…
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