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The global retail landscape has seen the rapid rise of e-commerce due to digitalization, and there are no signs of…
Shiprazor, the Cape Town-based e-commerce merchant technology and smart logistics platform, has raised $2.65 million (R44m) in seed funding to…
Every generation inherits a different kind of economy. For my generation in South Africa, we’re witnessing something remarkable: The birth…
Gobuddy, a homegrown South African technology start-up, is transforming the way e-commerce deliveries reach customers, while creating jobs in the…
In its financial results for the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2025, JSE-listed retail group Woolworths highlighted its on-demand Woolies…
Despite facing ongoing challenges, South Africa’s supply chain sector is experiencing growth fuelled by a surge in e-commerce and advancements…
Takealot and Pick n Pay are rolling out more convenient Pickup Points in Pick n Pay supermarkets as a growing number of…
Shoppers in South Africa can now receive their Temu orders in as little as one day, thanks to the e-commerce giant’s new local warehouse…
Wise Move, the local logistics-tech platform simplifying how South Africans move goods, has partnered with Gumtree to provide seamless, on-platform access to…
Naspers has directed its executive team to identify new investment opportunities in South Africa by the end of its 2026…
Proudly South African, in partnership with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), unveiled ground-breaking and pioneering e-commerce solutions…
The moment a shopper clicks “buy,” the clock starts ticking. Customers expect deliveries to arrive in days, sometimes hours. They…
JSE-listed retail group TFG has reported significant growth in its online sales, driven by the success of its e-commerce platform,…
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…
South Africa’s retail sector has been grappling with weak economic conditions, characterised by stagnant inflation-adjusted GDP over the past five…
As Black Friday weekend approaches, Float, Africa’s first card-linked instalment platform, is poised for a record-breaking year. With over 1,000…
Standard Bank has made it easier for clients to access previously unclaimed dividends, pension, and insurance benefits. In collaboration with…
With e-commerce users in South Africa expected to soar to 21.52 million by 2029, last-mile delivery companies are under pressure…
The rapid pace of digital transformation is ushering in an era of highly personalised services and innovative business models that…
Despite significant progress in various sectors, digital platforms still face substantial untapped opportunities for growth and innovation. As digital transformation…
The digital platform economy has the potential to significantly impact the country’s future, with a research report projecting it could…
Trading space in Woolworths Food grew by 3.2% for the 53 weeks ending 30 June 2024, while online sales increased…
Shoprite Group’s Checkers Sixty60 on-demand delivery service has maintained its leading position in the South African market, showcasing an impressive…
A recent survey has unveiled significant insights into the online shopping habits of South Africans, revealing a growing trend towards…