Browsing: e-commerce

Naspers announced today it had spent $54.8 million (R786 million) to buy out non-controlling shareholders in Takealot, South Africa’s largest…

According to a new study, South Africa’s online retail more than doubled in just two years, spurred by the explosion…

ReCharge, an e-commerce subscription platform, today announced that it has raised $277 million (R3,9 billion) in growth capital. The California-based…

Motorcycle drivers delivering goods ranging from groceries to clothing have become ubiquitous on South Africa’s roads, especially since the start…

E-commerce company Wish has announced a strategic partnership with the South African Post Office (SAPO) to strengthen its logistics capabilities…

Tim Hogins has launched Blacqmarket, the first online global marketplace securely backed by a blockchain in South African townships. Hogins is…

South Africa’s retailer Mr Price announced today it has entered into an agreement to buy 100% of Yuppiechef, a privately-owned…

At yesterday’s annual presentation, MTN played Nigeria’s popular Afrobeats music, which has grown into a global force. That reminded me…

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit South Africa and most economic sectors were shut down, South Africans turned to e-commerce to…

Mastercard and MTN today announced a strategic partnership to enable millions of consumers in 16 countries across Africa to make…