South African-founded food delivery platform Spaza Eats has unveiled Spaza Parcel, a new service that empowers individuals and businesses to send and receive parcels effortlessly. Whether it’s a small business fulfilling orders or someone sending a package to family, Spaza Parcel offers reliable, township-friendly delivery at your fingertips.

“Spaza Parcel puts delivery power into the hands of everyday South Africans,” said the company.

Key Highlights:

•  Nationwide Expansion Plans – Currently available in Gauteng, with plans to scale across South Africa soon.
•  Township-First Approach – Designed to support informal traders, families, and small businesses.
• Part of a Larger Ecosystem – Spaza Eats is building a digital township ecosystem for commerce, mobility, and financial inclusion.

Spaza Eats’ Expanding Ecosystem

Young entrepreneur Talifhani Banks, founder of Spaza Eats and parent company AnalyticsX, shared insights with TechFinancials on the platform’s growth.

“This is more than diversification – it’s about deepening our role in township life,” said Banks. “We’re creating a digital ecosystem that empowers communities.”

Beyond parcel delivery, AnalyticsX has developed key tools to support merchants and users:

Spaza Wallet

• Enables unbanked and low-income earners (domestic workers, informal traders) to send/receive money securely.
• Bridges the gap to digital financial inclusion.

Spaza Capital

• Provides working capital to small businesses excluded from traditional funding.
• Flexible lending solutions to help township entrepreneurs thrive.

Free POS Machines

• Merchants earning R5,000+ monthly on Spaza Eats qualify for a free POS device.
• Enables card payments, order tracking, and business analytics.

“Spaza Eats is not just a platform – it’s an ecosystem moving communities forward,” said Banks.

“With Spaza Parcel, digital payments, and financial tools, the company is transforming township commerce—one delivery, one payment, one business at a time.”

Spaza Eats Or ‘Township Amazon’ Is Expanding Nationally
By Gugu Lourie

2025-03-27

South African-founded food delivery platform Spaza Eats is coming to your nearest township as it expands nationally.

Business Day reported today that Spaza Eats’ vision is to achieve a nationwide rollout by June 2025, followed by expansion into Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Spaza Eats currently operates in Gauteng, Cape Town, Limpopo, Durban, Rustenburg, East London, and Mbombela.

Rising young entrepreneur Talifhani Banks, founder of Spaza Eats and parent company AnalyticsX, confirmed to TechFinancials that the company is expanding nationally.

Why are you expanding nationally?

“Our decision to expand nationally stems from our commitment to bridge the gap between local eateries and consumers, particularly in underserved areas,” said Banks.

“Since our inception, Spaza Eats has focused on connecting township residents with local traditional cuisine sellers, spaza shops, fresh produce vendors, and electronics providers.

“By broadening our reach, we aim to empower more local businesses, stimulate economic growth, and provide consumers across the country with convenient access to a diverse range of products and services.”