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Southern Africa’s small businesses lead next phase of African growth

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Optimistic: Gabaraane has noted solid uptake of digital loan facilities amongst smaller businesses across the region

Standard Bank’s recently established Business & Commercial Clients (BCC) division is dedicated to leveraging the power of small, medium and large enterprises to expand inclusive domestic business growth across Africa.

Gaborone-based BCC Southern Africa Head, Leina Gabaraane* believes Africa is entering an exciting expansion phase, characterised by rapid private business formation and growth.

As such, Standard Bank’s BCC division is deliberately focused on partnering with businesses to build a capability ecosystem that will support small traders, agri-businesses and entrepreneurs to grow.

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