It is quite phenomenal how in recent years, both ecommerce players and retailers have used Black Friday to sweep thrifty shoppers off their feet. So […]
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Tearing down barriers for the growth of African rural e-commerce
By Josephine Wawira The rise and growth of e-commerce in the world and primarily in Africa has created a lot of business opportunities, not only […]
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 […]
Online Marketplaces Could Create 3 Million Jobs in Africa by 2025
Online marketplaces such as Jumia, Souq, Uber, and Travelstart could create around 3 million new jobs by 2025 across Africa. These digital platforms, which match […]
Transformation in Africa’s digital retail landscape
Undeniably, digital transformation continues to dramatically change the way we live and do business – almost daily it seems. Globally, the retail industry is one […]
Mobile Retail Commerce Rises While Social Shopping Drops in Second Quarter, Reports IBM
ARMONK, N.Y., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Mobile shopping rose while social media sales fell, providing an indication of where US retailers may invest in […]