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South Africa’s Franchise Sector Expands as Support Structures Struggle to Keep Pace

Grow Franchise launches with a focus on supporting the growth of SA franchisors South Africa has one of the highest rates of franchise sector participation in the world, with the industry contributing an estimated 15% to GDP. Yet as networks grow and new locations open, a familiar pattern is repeating itself: brands scale faster than […]

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Africa’s Logistics Sector Set To Deliver Results As Free Trade Agreement Kicks In

African logistics have struggled to cater to the country’s growing population and dynamic private sector for far too long. New research suggests that is about to change — and the benefits for the continent’s wider economy could be transformative. That shift is thanks to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which introduces frictionless […]

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