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Why Africa’s SMEs need more than money to ensure their growth

SMEs account for 95% of all registered businesses and contribute about 50% to the total GDP of sub-Saharan countries.

SMEs account for 95% of all registered businesses and contribute about 50% to the total GDP of sub-Saharan countries. Image: Photo by Iwaria Inc. on Unsplash

Simone Cooper
Head, Business and Commercial Banking South Africa, Standard Bank Group
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