Sarcouncil Journal of Economics and Business Management
Sarcouncil Journal of Economics and Business Management
An Open access peer reviewed international Journal
Publication Frequency- Monthly
Publisher Name-SARC Publisher
ISSN Online- 2945-3593
Country of origin- PHILIPPINES
Impact factor- 3.1
Language- English
Keywords
- Accounting, Administrative System, Brand Innovation and Brand Management, Business, Management, Business Economics, Business Policy and Strategy, Critical Management Studies, Data Management, Design Management, Economic Management, Educational Management, Emerging Technology
Editors
Dr Hazim Abdul-Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Applied Sciences
Entessar Al Jbawi
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Multidisciplinary
Rishabh Rajesh Shanbhag
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences
Dr Md. Rezowan ur Rahman
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Biomedical Sciences
Dr Ifeoma Christy
Associate Editor
Sarcouncil Journal of Entrepreneurship And Business Management
Spaza shops in Townships and Rural areas to switch to electronic payment method to run the business successfully and safe: Case study Mkhuhlu Township, Bushbuckridge Municipality, Mpumalanga in South Africa
Keywords: SMME, Technology, spaza, language, Mpumalanga.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether spaza shop (tuck shop) owners in South Africa utilise mobile communication technologies. Secondly, it evaluated opportunities created using mobile communication. Interviews were conducted with 110 small-, micro- and medium enterprises (SMMEs) operating spaza business shops in Mkhuhlu and Calcutta in the Bushbuckridge Municipality in Mpumalanga. Police officers, residents of South Africa, Somalians and Indians were interviewed. Data were collected through self-completion questionnaires. Interviews were conducted in English as most of the races did not understand an African language. Findings more technical and Technological skills are needed for the township business owners. Safety and security must support SMMEs in townships by protecting their owners and their resources against criminals.
Author
- Hluphi Constance Mafuwane
- Tshwane university of Technology South Africa
- Prof Mammo Muchie
- Tshwane university of Technology South Africa.