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Guest – Sibongile Maputla – Founder of Squirrel Away

In a focused corner of the fintech sector, a new approach to long-term investing is beginning to take root in South Africa. It's happening at birthday parties and baby showers, with a new generation starting to replace toys and once-off vouchers with something that lasts. The shift is subtle but significant, and at the centre of it is a local platform called Squirrel Away.
30 Jan English South Africa Business

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