US friction casts pall over local call centres

Meeting ambitious growth targets requires calm diplomatic waters, warns Business process outsourcing industry association

23 March 2025 - 00:00

The diplomatic rift between South Africa and the US not only threatens trade ties but could also undermine jobs in the call centre industry, of the key sectors that service US clients. ..

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