Breaking Barriers: How BoxCommerce is Digitizing Township Economies

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In this episode of The Social Impact Show, Samm Marshall interviews Sarah Holloway, Chief Operations Officer at BoxCommerce — a powerful enabler at the heart of South Africa’s digital transformation.

BoxCommerce is more than just an eCommerce platform — it’s a social innovation engine built to bridge the digital divide for small and micro-enterprises, especially those in under-resourced communities. With a mission rooted in shared value, BoxCommerce empowers township entrepreneurs, informal traders, and SMEs to compete in a fast-paced digital economy — all while building long-term social capital and inclusive growth.

Sarah unpacks how BoxCommerce is addressing some of the biggest structural challenges faced by merchants today — from limited market access to lack of digital infrastructure — and how the platform is scaling impact through innovation, training, and support.

🎙 If you're passionate about purpose-driven tech, small business resilience, and unlocking grassroots economic power, this episode is your blueprint for change.
27 Jun English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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