CONSUMER INSIGHTS | February 2023 A new chapter in digital literacy and technology-driven education Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > A new chapter in digital literacy and technology-driven education SHARE Consume This: Volume 3 – Feb 2023 If impactful findings and unique insights into the complex world of South Africa’s consumer goods and services sector are of value to you, look no further than the Consume This newsletter. The latest edition is now available, where readers can look forward to delving deeper into consumer priorities, constraints, and new emerging patterns. The consumer goods and services sector is one of the most important industries for our continent’s growth. In the content, we unpack how retail and related sectors are currently being formed and how it will shape the sector’s future. With this newsletter, we explore the world of private education. How the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged and changed how schools teach and students learn. Why technology and digital advancements have become one of the most significant educational tools and accelerated remote learning. And how the teaching methods, assessment tools, and school curriculums are adapting to allow for more customised, digitised learning experiences. To explore this topic more meticulously, this newsletter includes topics such as: The influence of technology on education and learning Centennial schools in the spotlight Analysis and outputs on South African private education Read the newsletter https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report: H1 2025 Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report: June 2025- Consumer card spending remained volatile in June 2025, with most categories experiencing significant declines. Following a minor recovery in May, both card spending and transaction volumes decreased once more. Historically, June typically marks a downturn before a July rebound. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report: May 2025 Johannesburg, 29 July 2025 – The Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for May 2025 indicates a slight uptick in card activity, following April’s sharp decline. According to Absa’s internal data, card spending increased by 2% month-on-month (MTM), while transaction volumes climbed by 4%. Despite the 2% growth in card spending and 4% increase in transaction volumes, this growth remains below the prevailing inflation rate of 2.8%. Read more CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report: April 2025 The Merchant Spend Analytics Report for April 2025 noted a surprising decline in card transaction data for the month. In the wake of a robust performance in March, the month-to-month figures showed a 5% decline in card spending and a 7% decrease in transaction volume. Read more
