Browsing: e-commerce

In recent years, buying second-hand goods and thrifting have gained significant momentum in South Africa, not just as budget-friendly options,…

Prosus, a global technology leader, and Despegar, Latin America’s premier online travel agency, have officially announced the completion of Prosus’s…

Online shoppers in the Randburg area may have experienced a disruption in speedy deliveries after the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department…

Today, Prosus published a letter to shareholders from CEO Fabricio Bloisi, which outlines Prosus’s performance for the financial year ending 31 March…

Amazon has reported a strong first quarter in 2025, with net income surging to $17.1billion or R315 billion, up from…

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is pushing to break free from the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) due…

The demand for seamless, secure, and contactless deliveries in South Africa has turned smart lockers into a critical logistics solution.…

In 2024, South Africans are traveling less internationally but are increasingly purchasing from global online platforms. Data from Discovery Bank reveals shifting…

South Africans are rapidly adopting a variety of new subscription services – from AI and sport bookings to groceries and…

Online entertainment is now the fastest-growing category in South Africa’s digital spending, surging by 110% since 2023. Consumers are flocking to streaming services, sports betting,…

Phygital shopping, the seamless blend of physical and digital retail experiences, is gaining momentum globally and in South Africa. According…

Virtual cards are rapidly growing in popularity among South African consumers, driven by heightened demand for security, convenience, and rewards.…

South African-founded food delivery platform Spaza Eats has unveiled Spaza Parcel, a new service that empowers individuals and businesses to send and receive…

McDonald’s South Africa has expanded its Mobile Order and Pay (MOP) feature, offering customers even greater convenience and flexibility when…

Private equity fund manager Clearwater Capital has announced the purchase of Etlin International (Pty) Ltd’s temperature-controlled storage and logistics arm through a…

Automation is revolutionising logistics and last-mile delivery, offering myriad advantages in efficiency, productivity, and precision. The adoption of automation will…

The Gauteng Department of Community Safety’s ambitious drone programme, aimed at bolstering crime prevention and enhancing police visibility, has hit…

JSE-listed retail giant Woolworths revealed a stellar performance for the 26 weeks ending 29 December 2024, with online sales skyrocketing…

Bettabets has inked itself as South Africa’s most trusted betting site, offering an engaging betting experience catering to different user…

JSE-listed retail group TFG has reported significant growth in its online sales, driven by the success of its e-commerce platform,…

A recent working paper by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) sheds light on how agency banking could be a…

South Africa’s digital platform economy holds immense potential for economic transformation, with projections estimating it could contribute R91.4 billion to…

The Post Office aims to serve as a logistics partner for e-commerce providers, including small enterprises and informal traders, while…

As global e-commerce expands rapidly, the logistics industry faces rising demand for bespoke, high-end services. To stay competitive in such…

While the e-commerce sector may be booming in South Africa right now, there are other industries that are starting to…