South African small businesses are struggling to operate during load shedding, with a recent study showing that 64% of township businesses cease to operate during outages. This leads to decreased customer satisfaction, disrupted supply chains, and financial setbacks. Payment provider iKhokha has developed a solution to help businesses keep selling without electricity. The iK Flyer is a card machine with a powerful battery that ensures continuous operation throughout the day, even during extended power outages. It also offers multiple high-speed connectivity options, minimizing the loss of connectivity for SMEs during load shedding. CEO Matt Putman believes that tools like the iK Flyer can offer businesses the chance to survive and even thrive in this challenging business environment. The iK Flyer is priced at R999 from 1 June 2023, presenting an affordable alternative for small businesses to keep operating during load shedding.