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Bolt breaks records as it marks 9th anniversary

Estonia founded ride-hailing company Bolt, has announced it has seen its business quadruple since the start of the pandemic, with July...

Amazon Prime Video ups the stakes in Nigeria

Global streaming service Amazon Prime Video increased its investment in Nigeria with the announcement of two Local Amazon Originals for Nigerian...

Impresa Capital buys classifieds marketplace Gumtree South Africa

Norway-based classifieds specialist Adevinta ASA, has announced the sale of Gumtree South Africa (“Gumtree SA”), to Durban-based Impresa Capital, majority Shareholder...

Jumia Kenya appoints new CEO

E-commerce firm Jumia has announced the appointment of Juan Seco as the new CEO for Jumia Kenya. He replaces Betty Mwangi...

How South African SMEs can compete with Amazon

Online retail giant Amazon.com plans to launch ecommerce operations in South Africa in 2023, according to a recent report. For local...

e-Hailing firm Bolt launches African hub in Kenya

Estonian-based ride-hailing firm Bolt has launched its African hub in Nairobi, Kenya, as it strengthens its presence on the continent.

Consumers plan to increase social media shopping says Salesforce

When the pandemic struck, many retailers quickly pivoted from brick-and-mortar to online sales. With this quick shift to digital came the...

Uber Ghana celebrates 6 years of innovative mobility

Ride-hailing company Uber, is celebrating 6 years in Ghana and its contribution to local economic growth and empowerment.   

Amazon to launch in Nigeria and South Africa by early 2023

US e-commerce giant Amazon, plans to launch its online marketplace in South Africa and Nigeria and three other markets by early 2023,...

e-Commerce firm Appletree in drive to get one million African traders online

E-Commerce company Appletree Digital Commerce has launched the 'Taking One Million African Traders Online' movement (TOMATO), to unlock entrepreneurial opportunities for...

How ecommerce merchants can take their businesses to the next level

Growing from a small or mid-sized ecommerce store to a significant player in the market takes time, the right strategy and...

Uber reaches 1 billion rides in Africa

Mobility tech company Uber, has announced a significant milestone after completing 1 billion rides across all its markets in Africa.

Jumia to open a Tech Hub in Kenya

Pan-Africa e-commerce giant Jumia, is planning to open a tech hub in Nairobi, Kenya that will create over 100 jobs.

SA’s Entersekt and Capitec Bank bolster security for e-commerce transactions

Entersekt, a global device identity and authentication solutions provider, has announced that South Africa’s Capitec Bank, has implemented its innovative EMV 3D...

Uber Kenya seeks arbitration in dispute with drivers

After drivers filed a lawsuit against Uber Kenya over the reduction of fares by nearly half, the ride-hailing firm has now...

Uber halts services in Tanzania over new pricing regulations

US ride-hailing giant Uber has suspended its services in Tanzania, saying government legislation that raises fares and cuts its commission made...

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Nedbank’s YouthX returns to unlock youth potential

Following a successful inaugural launch in 2021, YouthX is back for its second edition as Nedbank continues its drive to empower...

Telkom Business now offers small businesses funding up to R5 million within 24 hours

Telkom Business has announced the launch of Telkom Lend, to enable small businesses to apply online for funding of up to...

Do you understand what an IoT platform is?

Global spending on Internet of Things (IoT) technology is expected to top $1.1 trillion by 2023. Despite the complexities associated with...

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