South Africa’s e-commerce landscape has arrived at an important juncture. The explosive growth observed during the pandemic years has slowed down somewhat and consumer spending power has faltered amid low economic growth and a global cost of living crisis. At the same time, competition is heating up.
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Financial Inclusion across Africa starts here
Africa’s first digital in-store lay-by app is aiming to create financial inclusion throughout the continent – starting in South Africa. Local fintech startup LayUp is […]
SA’s e-commerce surge poised to benefit small, independent retailers
Consumers head online for niche products, better service, and quick delivery South African consumers are heading online in greater numbers as the e-commerce shopping experience […]
Avoiding Instant Electronic Funds Transfer payments Risks
In 2020, e-commerce in South Africa spiked by 66%, driven by COVID-19-induced lockdowns and a drop in brick-and-mortar retail sales[i]. This increase was accompanied by […]
A challenging, risk driven environment awaits us
As many parts of the world deal with the Third Wave of Covid-19 infections, there are growing concerns that South Africa may face harsher lockdown […]
Why ecommerce matters for small businesses in SA
There has been a permanent change in the way that people shop and, in turn, the way that businesses need to operate. In the absence […]