Start-ups tapping into Africa’s healthcare supply chain opportunities Published by Salient Advisory on 17 May 2021 Start-ups across the continent are developing innovative, commercial models to transform health product distribution for consumers and providers alike.
Digital marketplaces in Africa: Opportunities and challenges Published by Sangeet Paul Choudary and Jonathan Lamb and Kent Marais on 20 August 2020 How the platform economy is shaping Africa’s retail sector.
The journey so far: Etop Ikpe, CEO, Cars45 Published by Jaco Maritz on 13 September 2017 Etop Ikpe believes the concept of fake it till you make it is ‘completely misunderstood’.
E-commerce in Nigeria: The future is mobile Published by Staff Writer on 28 June 2017 Online retail trends in Africa’s most populous country.
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.
Smartphone maker Infinix focuses on online sales in Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 21 January 2016 Infinix is keeping prices down through its e-commerce sales strategy.
Africa Tech Trends: Boosting the continent’s software development talent Published by Tom Jackson on 29 June 2015 Africa Tech Trends is a fortnightly column by Tom Jackson focusing on the most important developments in Africa’s technology industry.
Big potential but many hurdles surround online retail in Nigeria Published by Staff Writer on 10 June 2015 Online retail offers an attractive value proposition for Nigerians.
From phones to fashion to rice: Online shopping gaining traction in Africa Published by Jaco Maritz on 27 March 2014 A number of companies are vying to become the Amazon of their respective territories.
What products are Nigerians buying online? Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 January 2014 Nigerian online shopping platform Jumia lists its 10 top selling products for 2013.
Sim Shagaya’s ‘epic journey’ to make Konga.com Nigeria’s top online retailer Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 April 2013 One person who knows all about the unique challenges of the Nigerian e-commerce market is Sim Shagaya, founder of Konga.com.