In the latest Business Chat episode, Greg Stewart hosts Inge Oosthuizen from Eccentric Payment Systems to discuss the growing importance of cryptocurrency payments for South African merchants. The conversation highlights…
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The African e-commerce market has shown steady growth, driven by growing levels of 3G to 5G connectivity and reducing smartphone prices, as well as an array of new digital payment…
Checkers has introduced its smart self-service trolley to make shopping quicker and more convenient for customers on the move. This innovative trolley lets shoppers scan items as they go, track…
E-commerce Landscape In Africa The actual size of the African E-commerce market is up for debate with Market Data Forecast estimateing the market at USD 1.40 billion in 2024, projected…
Between 10% and 40% of all garments produced annually across the globe remain unsold, while every second, a garbage truck’s worth of textiles is burned or landfilled. This mind-staggering statistic…
An incident at the Mall of Africa captured widespread attention, sparking outrage on social media after a pop-up store, believed to be selling high-end products, was discovered to be selling…
SPAR, the second-largest retailer in South Africa, is continuing its recovery from several years of strategic missteps, although its sales remain under pressure. According to a trading update released on…
For many Africans living in the diaspora, accessing authentic African products—whether it’s traditional fabrics, spices, clothing, or art—has long been a struggle. Options often involve overpriced local stores, resellers on…
Unathi Mhlatyana, Managing Director of Mondelēz Southern Africa, alongside Amelia Vorster, Customer Services and Logistics Director, underscores the importance of delivering on commitments to both retailers and customers. Ensuring reliability…
Digital Advertising revenue in South Africa has grown significantly and has recently reported eclipsing Television advertising. In 2023 the IAB report indicated that digital advertising accounted for 39% of all…
