[TOP STORY] Our SMEs’ total turnover is at 112% of pre-pandemic levels

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We’ve seen unbelievable growth: our total base is sitting at over 220 000 – almost triple since the pandemic began. There is a huge migration to digital: Matt Brownell, VP of commercial at Yoco.

25 Feb 2022 6AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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13 Apr 2AM 5 min

As US earnings season kicks off, guidance is key

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US GDP takes a sharp tumble

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[TOP STORY] Purple Group enjoys six-month surge

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