📱 36-Month Phone Contracts: A Symptom of Bigger Problems? In South Africa, even entry-level phones now come with 3-year payment plans. While this might make devices more “affordable” in the short term, it raises concerns about growing financial strain and debt normalization. 💡 Key points to consider: • Rising living costs and stagnant incomes are pushing consumers to rely on credit. • Service providers secure long-term revenue but at what cost to consumers? • Could this trend spread to other industries, like vehicle financing or home appliances? As professionals and change-makers, how do we address these challenges? Share your insights below—let’s find solutions together! #EconomicChallenges #ConsumerDebt #SouthAfricaEconomy #FinancialHealth
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You know you can take control of your energy costs with a free smart meter upgrade? ☯They're effortless as your meter readings get sent automatically so you'll never have to read the meter again (unless you want to). 🆓 You get a free smart in-home display. Meaning you can see the energy you use in real time and make educated decisions on how to save. 📃 [CREDIT METERS] Get accurate bills every time - meaning no guess work and estimated bills from us. 📱 [PREPAYMENT METERS] Top up from home or anywhere using your mobile or the web. If you'd love to know more about how UW can help you save on your household bills, please drop me a DM! http://wu.to/8Jk4g8 #SimplifyYourLife #OneBill
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Smart meter figures: Nearly four million not working properly
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