Marketplaces have changed dramatically through Social Media. What once relied on physical stalls, word of mouth advertising, and direct face-to-face interactions has evolved into vibrant digital spaces where a single…
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e-Commerce Thriving in Africa: While specific half-year (H1) revenue figures for Africa’s e-commerce market are not yet widely published as of September 2025 (with most reports focusing on full-year projections),…
Business Across Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to demonstrate resilience and creativity in the face of uncertainty. Economic shifts, changing consumer needs, and the rise of digital tools…
Building a successful e-commerce business isn’t a sprint it’s more like a marathon. It demands vision, resilience, preparation, and a willingness to evolve. While statistics suggest that nearly 90% of…
The leading buy-now pay-later (BNPL) provider PayJustNow has just recorded 1 million downloads of its Android app, with roughly 1.5 million of their 2-million strong customer base already registered across…
Lagos, August 6, 2024 – Jumia Technologies, a leading African e-commerce platform, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ending 30 June, 2024. The company has been expanding…
Kenya has unveiled its National E-Commerce Strategy, a collaborative initiative involving the government, private sector stakeholders, and industry experts. This strategic move aims to streamline the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector…
One of the biggest tech and financial gateway service providers, PAYM8, has made an announcement that it is expanding its e-commerce offering. This is taking place a response to the…
According to Mamongae Mahlare, the CEO of Takealot Group, it is crucial for South Africa’s competition authorities to support the development of e-commerce rather than hinder it. This statement was…
Naspers has been having significant losses over the last financial year, and one of the reasons is that South Africa’s biggest online retailer, Takealot, posting a loss of R400 million.…
