Main challenges for companies in goods sector during COVID-19 in Africa 2021
According to a study conducted between February and March 2021, 64 percent of the African businesses operating in the goods sector that took part in the survey faced increased prices of supplies or raw materials. Moreover, 48 percent of the companies reported delays in obtaining supplies during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The lack of operational cash flow represented a challenge for the same share of respondents.