The study published by Naspers says problems with infrastructure, access, costs and regulations are slowing South Africa’s progress towards digital transformation
Shoppers have had a rough time navigating online purchasing, which is rife with ‘deceptive practices’
The big players have launched township e-commerce initiatives but existing businesses already have a good handle on the space
The group achieved e-commerce profitability six months ahead of target
The e-commerce giant will shake up the online retail sector – but it might take some time
Choosing the right partner is vital for digital transformation and to enable small businesses to join the burgeoning e-commerce market
The chief executive of South Africa’s leading e-commerce company has called for an even playing field
The birds, which are native to equatorial Africa, have been decimated by the international pet trade
To become profitable, the state-owned entity requires an expanded mandate that allows it to venture into e-commerce services
The pandemic may have disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon, unlike Walmart, is possibly an even bigger disruptor lying in wait
The venture by Wasoko, a B2B e-commerce platform, has the support of the island’s leaders
Amazon plans to move into South Africa in 2023 and the world’s biggest online marketplace might give local companies a run for their money
Zenprop chief executive James Tannenberger, who stands to benefit financially from the River Club development, failed to address the substantive points of our original article
Technology used in cryptocurrency will overhaul the banking sector and cater for the unbanked
The African Continental Free Trade Area going live heralds exciting times for tech innovation in payments, e-commerce and trade across Africa
Fear of contracting the coronavirus while fighting off other shoppers will probably change how people shop for sales
The pandemic is providing mobile phone network operators with a unique chance to partner with fintech firms and banks to deliver clever e-commerce solutions to the informal sector in Africa
COMMENT The world is going through unprecedented challenges caused by a novel, rapidly transmitted coronavirus. Experts predict difficult times ahead with shrinking economies, loss of life and livelihoods and some structural changes — a new normal. Change is afoot in Africa as governments work tirelessly to identify their most vulnerable citizens for emergency disbursements. Banks, […]
Allowing companies to sell products online will help them to stay afloat during the lockdown