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PIVOT POINT: In conversation with YOCO CEO, Katlego Maphai

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Nine years ago Yoco started a business revolution in South Africa with just a payments device that empowered small businesses. On the 26th September 2024, the leading financial technology company introduced groundbreaking payment technology tools that are designed to modernise South African small businesses. We unpack it and more.
24 Oct 2024 8AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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