SMEs buckle under illicit trade pressure as economy hits R1.2tn
Illicit trade is costing legitimate businesses billions in lost revenue while creating unfair competition.
Read moreDetailsAfhulufhedzeaho Olga Mulaudzi is a qualified journalist at Vutivi Business News, reporting on small businesses, agriculture, and township entrepreneurship. With a background in radio, print, and digital media, she is passionate about amplifying overlooked voices and telling stories that inform, inspire, and drive meaningful change in communities across South Africa.
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