EASTER 2026 CONSUMER SPENDING POWERS DOUBLE-DIGIT GROWTH IN BUSINESS ACTIVITY
2026 merchant data shows debit card usage up 24%, driven by shifting trade patterns and digital momentum The Easter 2026 period reflected continued growth in South Africa’s business activity, with Point of Sale (POS) total transaction values rising by 18.82% year-on-year (YoY) and transaction volumes increasing by 19.87% YoY compared to the same period in 2025. These results highlight…

