A report by Mastercard reveals that South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are leading the Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region in adopting digital payments and financial tools.

• 80% of South African SMEs now accept online payments, a high rate within the EEMEA region.
• Mastercard findings highlight resilience and optimism among these businesses despite economic pressures.
• 55% of SMEs identified simple, seamless payment methods as a key growth opportunity.