Latest SME Index paints a picture of resilience over pivotal 2024 election period

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GUEST – David Morobe, Executive General Manager for Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited
As South Africa continues to navigate the outcomes of a significant election, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have demonstrated resilience, maintaining confidence in their future despite persistent challenges and uncertainty. This is one of the key findings of the Q2 2024 SME Confidence Index, an ongoing piece of research conducted by Business Partners Limited, specialist SME financier.

16 Sep 2024 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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