Ecommerce
Delving into E-commerce trends, strategies, and consumer behaviors reshaping retail.
- Startups
MaxAB-Wasoko Acquires Fatura in Bold Bid to Consolidate African E-Commerce
MaxAB-Wasoko acquires Egypt’s Fatura to expand its super app reach and consolidate Africa’s fragmented retail and fintech ecosystem.
- Announcements
Naivas Denies Claims of Selling Expired Products or Facing Store Closures
Naivas denies claims of selling expired products or store closures, confirms compliance, and plans legal action against misinformation spreaders.
- News
AI Agents Will Soon Shop for You, and Visa Wants to Secure Every Transaction
Visa launches Intelligent Commerce to enable secure AI-driven shopping, letting trusted agents make purchases using tokenized credentials and user controls.
- Interesting Reads
The New Kings of African Commerce: Why Gen Z Now Dominates Spending
Gen Z now leads consumer spending across Africa, with Kenya’s youth driving rapid urban growth and shaping future economic patterns.
- News
TCB Joins Stanbic Bank on Ramani’s Financial Marketplace to Boost SMB Access to Credit in Tanzania
Ramani partners with Tanzania Commercial Bank to expand SMB financing via its digital marketplace, surpassing $210M in loans.
- News
Carrefour Now Delivers 24/7 in Nairobi, Diani, and Nyali at No Extra Fee
Carrefour launches Kenya’s first 24/7 grocery delivery service in Nairobi, Diani, and Nyali, offering fast, convenient, and free nighttime deliveries.
- Announcements
Carrefour Kenya Launches First-Ever ‘Brand Festival’ with Discounts and Prizes Worth Over KES 10 Million
Carrefour Kenya's ‘Brand Festival’ offers 50% discounts and KES 10M in prizes, including a car, home makeovers, and holiday trips.
- News
Top Deals to Look Out for at the LOOP Shopping Festival 2024
The LOOP Shopping Festival 2024 offers discounts, cashback, and smart features for tech, fashion, dining, groceries, travel, and financial planning.
- News
MoMo Rwanda Teams Up with Mastercard to Launch Virtual Card Solution
MoMo Rwanda and Mastercard introduce the Virtual Card, enabling secure global online payments, advancing Rwanda's cashless economy and financial inclusion.
- Opinion
Safaricom Masoko Shocks Kenya with Massive Black Friday Discounts on Premium Tech
Masoko delivered Kenya’s best Black Friday deals, offering huge discounts on premium gadgets like iPhones, MacBooks, and Sony headphones.
- 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.
