Unpacking sub-Saharan Africa’s online retail industry Published by Jaco Maritz & Helen Sullivan on 7 December 2016 A comprehensive look at where the industry is headed in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Nigeria’s current economic headwinds will soon pass, says DHL head Published by Staff Writer on 14 November 2016 Q&A with Muyiwa Adeseyoju, managing director, DHL Express Nigeria.
How former Jumia MD is selling groceries online in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 8 November 2016 Supermart is a Nigerian e-commerce website dedicated to grocery shopping.
From Wall Street to e-commerce in Nigeria Published by Kate Douglas on 6 September 2016 Olatorera Oniru cashed in her corporate career and savings to start an e-commerce platform in Nigeria.
Nigeria and Ghana: Marketing real estate in times of slower economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 June 2016 Upper-end of the market saturated, but still opportunities in affordable housing.
Examining Nigeria’s online shopping potential Published by Staff Writer on 23 March 2016 Nigerians’ use of mobile devices to make online retail purchases is significantly higher than global purchasing rates across several categories.
Thoughts on the future of retail in Lagos Published by Nicholas Kuhne on 3 March 2016 Why go to a mall when you can order everything you need online, and it is delivered to you?
Retailers should optimise supply chains this festive season Published by Staff Writer on 4 December 2015 Retailers need to pay careful attention to their supply chains during this period, as operations and delivery are key to client satisfaction.
How a former McKinsey consultant started selling fast food in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 4 October 2015 British national Joe Falter came to Nigeria towards the end of 2012 to launch online food delivery service Hellofood.
Looking beyond the obvious in sub-Saharan Africa: The rise of e-commerce Published by Euromonitor International on 17 June 2015 Nigeria boasts the largest online market for apparel and footwear in Africa, which is expected to grow from $104m in 2014 to $1,077m in 2019.
How Kaymu is tackling challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon Published by Kate Douglas on 20 April 2015 A look at some of the challenges facing e-commerce in Cameroon, and the solutions one online marketplace uses to tackle them.
Experts share tips for online retail success in sub-Saharan Africa Published by Staff Writer on 24 March 2015 Major takeaways from February’s 2015 eCommerce Africa conference.
New age e-commerce consumers challenge traditional business models Published by Staff Writer on 2 March 2015 Brands need to adapt their business models and strategies in order to remain relevant.
New DHL survey reveals emerging markets offer highest growth for e-commerce Published by Staff Writer on 30 October 2014 Africa offers enormous growth potential for e-retailers given that online shopping is in its infancy in the region.
