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Amazon South Africa has announced that national rugby captain and icon Siya Kolisi will serve as a brand partner for...
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Happy Pay, South Africa's ad-subsidised payments network, and Ozow, one of the country's leading payment platforms, have announced a partnership...
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Something is shifting in the way South Africans earn, create and build. According to the Old Mutual Savings and Investment...
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Amazon and WomHub have announced the Amazon Sustainable Sellers Incubator, a nine-month programme designed to empower 35 South African women-led...
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South Africa’s online retail market is on track to exceed R150 billion and account for 12% of total retail turnover...
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On a late afternoon in December 2025, a classroom in Kraaifontein, northeast of Cape Town, transformed into a superhero party....
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Amazon South Africa recently hosted its second annual Seller Summit, bringing together more than 300 entrepreneurs, industry leaders and Amazon's...
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What started out as a promotional import from the United States has become a defining moment in the festive season...
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If something’s wrong with your phone, neighbours know to try Nosiviwe Mdingi first. The 40-year-old electrician in Blackheath estimates she’s...
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As South Africa’s e-commerce sector continues to mature, expectations around delivery speed, visibility and affordability are intensifying. With online retail...
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Business funding platform Lula has entered into a strategic collaboration with Payfast by Network, enabling Payfast merchants to access fast,...
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Amazon has launched Amazon Lens in South Africa, bringing its visual shopping tool to more customers seeking a faster, easier...
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Every generation inherits a different kind of economy. For my generation in South Africa, we're witnessing something remarkable: the birth...
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Every year, the festive season and discounted deals expose the same uncomfortable truth about digital commerce in South Africa: As...
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In 2024, the Bureau of Market Research found that November 2024 contributed more than R88 billion in economic value to...
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In South Africa’s fast-evolving retail landscape, Black Friday is no longer just a date – it’s a live storytelling moment....
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Cross-border payments services provider Verto will join experts and industry role players in Cape Town next week, for the annual...
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Operators of forecourt retail operations are entering an exciting new era of efficiency as Vector Express officially launches in South...
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Retailers and e-commerce platforms are no longer just selling products – they’re selling access to audiences that are primed to...
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Amazon South Africa has launched its Amazon Seller Success Centre, a new initiative for Amazon. The walk-in seller hub aims...
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iStore, Africa’s first and only Apple Premium Partner, has taken fulfilment innovation to new heights with its cutting-edge delivery and...
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Despite coming off the back of a prolonged period of economic headwinds and difficult conditions, South African consumers bounced back...
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Black Friday, which originated in the United States, has become a feature of South African retail. It is a vital...
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The retail industry is undergoing rapid transformation, and the upcoming Digital Retail Africa 2025 is set to prepare businesses for...
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Retail media – a type of advertising that uses a retailer’s digital platforms like websites, apps or in-store screens to...
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There is little question that Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu have found favour among South African consumers. Marketing...
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As Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approaches, payment service providers, merchants and fintechs are preparing for a surge...
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The evolution of 24/7 Black Friday specials from a single-day shopping event to a month-long retail phenomenon reflects changing consumer...
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Africa’s creator economy has skyrocketed, transforming digital content into a $3-billion industry in 2023, with a projected growth rate of...
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Research released by retail analyst Trade Intelligence indicated township trade brings in about R200 billion annually. This is a staggering...
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Black Friday is almost upon us again, just in time to raise the stress levels for everyone involved. Shoppers are...
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Is cash truly dead? With the rapid rise of fintech innovations and digital payment solutions, one might think so. Yet,...
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As e-commerce surges globally, online marketplaces are finding exciting and innovative ways to approach the decentralised nature of the trading...
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Last-mile delivery is one of the costliest areas of the supply chain. The combination of multiple delivery routes, packing and...
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SOiL Organic Aromatherapy's mission has always been to deliver the finest certified organic wellness products right to consumers' doorsteps. It...
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Amazon.co.za has launched Shop Mzansi: a curated storefront on Amazon.co.za showcasing unique local products that reflect South Africa’s rich and...
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Consumer product giant LG has opened its first-ever direct-to-consumer e-commerce store in South Africa, with online payment solution leader Payfast...
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Almost all studies show that 90% of information is transmitted to the brain visually, so it is little wonder that...
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In the post-pandemic world, South Africa’s business landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, particularly in the realm of international exports....
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The meteoric rise of the Internet has propelled customer experience to the top of the list – especially for e-commerce...
