E-Commerce
Total 41 Posts
Online sales booming as gadgets continue to win over African βpublic
Sales of gadgets have seen a significant increase in online shops. African consumers have taken to e-commerce to buy their electronic gadgets.
The 411 on storing documents (must keep for 5 years)
If you want to run an efficient business that can electronically create, store, and manage its documents, Electronic Records Management systems are a must for your company. Whatβs more, these systems allow collaborations to run smoothly.
South Africa's e-commerce growth demands efficient delivery services
Research shows that during 2020, 65% of South Africans shopped less at physical supermarkets while, among existing online shoppers, 29% increased their online shopping, and 21% continued as before.
MTN Group sold its 18,9% stake in Jumia Technologies
MTN Group has announced that it has sold its 18,9% stake in New York Stock Exchange-listed Jumia Group. This ends MTN's journey as an investor in Jumia since 2013.
The lasting impact of COVID-19 on e-commerce
Online shopping will never be the same after the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has accelerated the shift towards a more digital world and triggered changes in online shopping behaviors that are likely to have lasting effects.
E-commerce app usage in South Africa rose by 93%
It's being reported that there was a 93% growth in in-app purchases between April and May 2020 in South Africa, following the COVID-19 lockdown at the end of March 2020.
E-commerce Venture Capital deals in Africa spiked during the second quarter of 2020
While challenges to adoption still exist, both in terms of customer preferences and inefficiencies in the market, e-commerce is beginning to generate traction both because of necessity and the presence of enabling technologies.