[Scrolla] Standard Bank says 74% of township businesses use WhatsApp to trade, showing it s the top tool for small business owners across South Africa. Experts say township shops still prefer cash payments, but more are using card tools like Flash, Kazang and Shop2Shop to serve customers.
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