Main challenges for companies in goods sector during COVID-19 in Southern Africa 2020
Based on an online survey conducted between June and July 2020, 80 percent of the Southern African businesses operating in the goods sector that took part in the survey faced a drop in demand for the products and services they provide. Moreover, the lack of operational cash flow represented a challenge for around 68 percent of the respondents. Furthermore, 65 percent of the companies reported that the chances to meet new customers have dropped.
