Ecommerce
Delving into E-commerce trends, strategies, and consumer behaviors reshaping retail.
- News
Jiji is Running a Black Friday Campaign Offering Up to 85% Discounts
Jiji launches Black Friday campaign with up to 85% discounts, verified sellers, and curated deals across various product categories.
- News
Amazon is Coming for Kenyan Creators with New Influencer Program: Here’s What You Need to Know
Amazon's Influencer Program targets Kenyan influencers, offering monetization through affiliate links, storefronts, and collaborations via TikTok promotions.
- News
Safaricom’s Masoko Now Sells Premium Brands Like OnePlus, NOTHING, Google Pixel – Here’s Why It Matters
Masoko.com revamps to exclusively offer OnePlus, NOTHING, and Google Pixel smartphones, alongside premium gadgets, with competitive prices and Safaricom support.
- Startups
Chpter Secures $1.2 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Social Commerce in Africa
Chpter secures $1.2M Pre-Seed funding to expand AI-powered social commerce platform across Africa, focusing on WhatsApp-led e-commerce growth.
- News
Copia Kenya Announces Job Cuts, Possible Shutdown Amid Financial Struggles
Copia Kenya faces potential shutdown and job cuts amid financial struggles, questioning strategic decisions despite significant funding.
- News
Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies List of 2024 Features 5 Kenyan Firms
Discover the top companies on Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2024 list, highlighting key innovations and economic advancements across the continent.
- Announcements
Vinod Goel Takes Helm as Jumia’s Fourth CEO in Three Years
Vinod Goel appointed Jumia's Regional CEO for East Africa, succeeding Charles Ballard, to drive growth in Kenya and Uganda.
- News
Amazon.co.za Launches with Special Focus on South African SMEs
Amazon.co.za launches, empowering local SMEs, enhancing e-commerce, and supporting communities through strategic partnerships
- Announcements
Carrefour Self Checkout Expands to Village Market
Carrefour introduces self-checkout at Village Market, Kenya, after success boosts customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- News
Branch and Solv by Standard Chartered Collaborate to Extend Loans to Kenyan MSMEs
Branch and Solv collaborate, offering loans and financial support to empower MSMEs in Kenya with growth and sustainability.
- Startups
Wasoko and MaxAB merge, Transforming African E-commerce and Retail
Wasoko and MaxAB, leading African e-commerce firms, merge to transform the continent's informal retail sector, expanding reach.
- News
Kenya fines Carrefour KES 1.1 billion for supplier abuse.
Kenya's CAK fines Carrefour Ksh. 1.1 billion for abusing buyer power, impacting SMEs, mandates contract amendments.
- News
Sky.Garden Returns & Rebrands with KES 250 Million from Lipa Later
Sky.Garden relaunches with Kshs 250 million Lipa Later investment, expanding e-commerce and social commerce in Kenya.
- Startups
Bigstore eCommerce Site Launches in Kenya with Undisclosed Investor Funding
Bigstore, a new eCommerce platform in Kenya, launches with angel funding, revolutionizing online shopping with diverse products.
- Announcements
Jumia Launches Very Muted 2023 Black Friday ‘Celebration’
Jumia Kenya launches its 10th Black Friday, offering month-long discounts in partnership with top brands like Garnier and Nivea.
