Dropshipping has emerged as a popular ecommerce model thanks to its low startup costs and logistical simplicity. In this article, Grant Lapping, Digital Executive at midnight, explores how entrepreneurs can overcome the inherent risks of dropshipping to build a sustainable and profitable online business. From finding reliable suppliers and choosing the right platforms (like Shopify or Amazon), to brand building and market differentiation, the article offers actionable strategies for success. With the market projected to reach $3.47 trillion by 2033, dropshipping offers massive potential—but only for those willing to commit to long-term value creation over short-term gains.
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2025 AFRICATECH AWARDS AT VIVATECH: NIGERIA, KENYA & TUNISIA TOP THE LIST FOR THIS 4th EDITION
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards, hosted at VivaTech in Paris, celebrates African innovation with 45 startup finalists across GreenTech, HealthTech, and E-commerce & FinTech. This 4th edition sees Nigeria, Kenya, and Tunisia leading in participation, with half of the finalists being women-led startups. Winners will be announced on June 12, 2025.
New index categorically shows Black Friday is the single-biggest retail bonanza of the holiday period
This article highlights the findings of South Africa’s first formal Black Friday Index, showcasing that Black Friday to Cyber Monday remains the most lucrative retail period of the year. The index, based on data from Ecentric Payment Solutions and World Wide Worx, reveals substantial transaction and revenue growth, with online and in-store retail seeing significant surges. Key insights emphasize the continued dominance of e-commerce, the resurgence of in-store shopping, and the necessity for omnichannel integration and data-driven strategies for future success in the retail sector.
Braintree adds human touch and tech expertise into e-commerce
Backed by 20 years of tech expertise, leading IT solutions provider Braintree has seen their retail turnover increase by 1,200% since launching their e-commerce offering two years ago.
African Market Disruption – Trends Shaping the Future of Real Estate
Malcolm Horne, Group CEO of Broll Property Group, shared the stage at the annual SACSC (South African Council of Shopping Centres) Congress in a panel discussion alongside Matt Clark, Head of EMEA Retail at AlixPartners, and Mike Coppin, Director & Co-Owner of Food Lover’s Market.
Twiva Awarded in Categories; Top Rising Star and Best Online Social Commerce
Twiva Ltd, Kenya’s pioneering AI-driven and influencer-powered social commerce platform, is celebrating a significant milestone after winning two prestigious accolades at the Kenya E-commerce Awards held at the Movenpick Hotel. Twiva proudly announces its victories in the E-commerce awards, bagging at 1st place, the Top Rising Star, Ecommerce Award and at first runner-up position, for the Best Social Commerce Platform; categories.
South African retailers have arrived at an e-commerce crossroads
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.
Jiji Kenya Wins as the Mobile App of the Year| Shopping and E-commerce in the Mobile App and Summit Awards, 2021
Jiji, one of the most popular e-commerce sites in Kenya and the largest online classifieds in Kenya, has scooped the Mobile App of the Year, […]
Friday@Noon on E-commerce in Africa: 2018
by Johan Burger The NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies publishes a weekly newsletter on issues relevant to Africa. This paper is based on issues addressed […]