Row rect Shape Decorative svg added to bottom ABSA INSIGHTS SERIES | 30 OCTOBER 2020 South Africans are still spending, though differently - and increasingly online Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > South Africans are still spending, though differently – and increasingly online Isana Cordier Head: Consumer Goods and Services SHARE Consumer spending is holding up, but behaviour has changed – perhaps permanently, especially the move online. Isana CordierHead: Consumer Goods and Services https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Articles CONSUMER INSIGHTS Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report: August 2025 Card spending fluctuates amid retailer campaigns and consumer caution. Card spending remained volatile, with August recording a 4.2% decline following a strong rebound in July. This fluctuation is largely driven by seasonal sales and targeted retailer campaigns. Read more Podcasts Africa Trade: Balancing Gains and Pains, Practical Realities and Support Balancing gains and pains: the on-the-ground realities and practical support. How do African businesses turn a trade vision into a profitable reality? This final, action-oriented episode focuses on the on-the-ground realities of AfCFTA implementation, addressing critical challenges and detailing the practical support available to businesses, particularly SMMEs. Podcasts Africa Trade: More Than Just Tariffs, Unlocking Opportunities More than just tariffs: unlocking opportunities in services and investment. Ready to move beyond borders? This episode dives deep into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), exploring the immense opportunities in services and investment that extend far beyond simple import tariff reductions over the next decade.
