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Melon Mobile founder and CEO Calvin Collett spoke candidly about the MVNO's ambitions.

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SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

Lindt and OneCart partner for premium chocolate deliveries

Lindt and OneCart partner for premium chocolate deliveries

SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

SA's township economy: where e-commerce meets opportunity and challenge

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FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

FNB eBucks and Pick n Pay's latest collaboration offers more value for customers

30 Oct 2024

David Meintjes, CEO at Telviva. Source: Supplied

E-commerce

E-tail and CX: Meet customers where they are, the way they want

David Meintjes 16 Feb 2023

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E-commerce

Launch date revealed for H&M South Africa's online debut

16 Feb 2023

Frederik Zietsman, CEO of Takealot. Source: Supplied

E-commerce

Takealot launches accelerator programme for Black-owned SMME suppliers

15 Feb 2023

RedCloud expands leadership team with appointment of Sameer Jooma as GM for SA

Technology

RedCloud expands leadership team with appointment of Sameer Jooma as GM for SA

Semaphore 14 Feb 2023

Blackcircles ZA celebrates successful first year in South Africa

Retailers

Blackcircles ZA celebrates successful first year in South Africa

Sumitomo Dunlop 13 Feb 2023

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E-commerce

Are SA shoppers heading online this Valentine's Day?

9 Feb 2023

The rise of the 'crowdgifting' phenomenon: Innovative gift giving for memorable life-stage milestones

E-commerce

The rise of the 'crowdgifting' phenomenon: Innovative gift giving for memorable life-stage milestones

Luxster 6 Feb 2023

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E-commerce

How retailers can capitalise on SA's e-commerce boom

2 Feb 2023

Township e-commerce startup Yebo Fresh secures R78m to fuel expansion

E-commerce

Township e-commerce startup Yebo Fresh secures R78m to fuel expansion

1 Feb 2023

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

Trends

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

27 Jan 2023

Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

Regulatory

Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

27 Jan 2023

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

Technology

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

24 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

E-commerce

Builders launches tool to help shoppers source hard-to-find products - even those it doesn't stock

24 Jan 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Trends

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023

Branding

Brand Finance's Global 500 2023 names Amazon the world's most valuable brand

Danette Breitenbach 20 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Trends

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

Source: © Michael Burrows Mobile messaging is the next big channel for digital commerce in 2023 says research from Clickatell

Digital

Clickatell: Mobile messaging the next big channel for digital commerce in 2023

18 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Regional managing director, southern Africa and Palops at Network International, Chris Wood, and Brendon Williamson, managing director at Payfast.

Financial Services

South Africa's biggest e-commerce players rebrand under PayFast

Katja Hamilton 17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: 5 trends driving the future of digital payments

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#BizTrends2023: 5 trends driving the future of digital payments

Brendon Williamson 13 Jan 2023

Flick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

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Flick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

11 Jan 2023

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Tech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Greater online retail expectations and a changing basket at checkout

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Greater online retail expectations and a changing basket at checkout

Frederik Zietsman 9 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Bertina Engelbrecht 9 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Shoppers get back to the new normal

Trends

#BizTrends2023: Shoppers get back to the new normal

Ged Nooy 9 Jan 2023

Pick n Pay pilots in-store Takealot pick-up points

Retail Services

Pick n Pay pilots in-store Takealot pick-up points

9 Jan 2023

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

Technology

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

6 Jan 2023

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Trends

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

Fashion & Homeware

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

5 Jan 2023

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Technology

The metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

SA pet retailer introduces on-demand delivery service

E-commerce

SA pet retailer introduces on-demand delivery service

4 Jan 2023

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Frederik Zietsman, CEO of Takealot. Source: Supplied

RetailTakealot launches accelerator programme for Black-owned SMME suppliers

15 Feb 2023

RedCloud expands leadership team with appointment of Sameer Jooma as GM for SA

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Semaphore 14 Feb 2023

Blackcircles ZA celebrates successful first year in South Africa

RetailBlackcircles ZA celebrates successful first year in South Africa

Sumitomo Dunlop 13 Feb 2023

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RetailAre SA shoppers heading online this Valentine's Day?

9 Feb 2023

The rise of the 'crowdgifting' phenomenon: Innovative gift giving for memorable life-stage milestones

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Luxster 6 Feb 2023

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RetailHow retailers can capitalise on SA's e-commerce boom

2 Feb 2023

Township e-commerce startup Yebo Fresh secures R78m to fuel expansion

RetailTownship e-commerce startup Yebo Fresh secures R78m to fuel expansion

1 Feb 2023

Key trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

RetailKey trends shaking up Africa's lucrative informal retail sector in 2023

27 Jan 2023

Takealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

RetailTakealot merchants accused of collusion, PPE price fixing referred for prosecution

27 Jan 2023

5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

Retail5 ways retail will double-down on digital in 2023

24 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied

RetailBuilders launches tool to help shoppers source hard-to-find products - even those it doesn't stock

24 Jan 2023

5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Retail5 e-commerce trends for 2023

Bennet Otoo 23 Jan 2023

Marketing & MediaBrand Finance's Global 500 2023 names Amazon the world's most valuable brand

Danette Breitenbach 20 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Retail#BizTrends2023: What's next for payments in Africa?

Karen Nadasen 19 Jan 2023

Source: © Michael Burrows Mobile messaging is the next big channel for digital commerce in 2023 says research from Clickatell

Marketing & MediaClickatell: Mobile messaging the next big channel for digital commerce in 2023

18 Jan 2023

Source: Supplied. Regional managing director, southern Africa and Palops at Network International, Chris Wood, and Brendon Williamson, managing director at Payfast.

FinanceSouth Africa's biggest e-commerce players rebrand under PayFast

Katja Hamilton 17 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: 5 trends driving the future of digital payments

Retail#BizTrends2023: 5 trends driving the future of digital payments

Brendon Williamson 13 Jan 2023

Flick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

ICTFlick Live launches - the first live shopping app in Africa

11 Jan 2023

Source: ©Andriy Popov -

RetailTech convergence a disruptive trend for retail in 2023

10 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Shoppers get back to the new normal

Retail#BizTrends2023: Shoppers get back to the new normal

Ged Nooy 9 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Greater online retail expectations and a changing basket at checkout

Retail#BizTrends2023: Greater online retail expectations and a changing basket at checkout

Frederik Zietsman 9 Jan 2023

#BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Retail#BizTrends2023: Top beauty and healthcare trends to watch in 2023 and beyond

Bertina Engelbrecht 9 Jan 2023

Pick n Pay pilots in-store Takealot pick-up points

RetailPick n Pay pilots in-store Takealot pick-up points

9 Jan 2023

Amazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

ICTAmazon to eliminate just over 18,000 roles

6 Jan 2023

Africa's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

RetailAfrica's changing shopping trends allow e-tailers to meet evolving expectations

Darijan Boškovic 5 Jan 2023

Victoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

RetailVictoria's Secret concludes acquisition of intimates retailer Adore Me

5 Jan 2023

Source: ©ammentorp via

RetailThe metaverse offers challenges and possibilities for the future of the retail industry

Omar H. Fares 4 Jan 2023

SA pet retailer introduces on-demand delivery service

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4 Jan 2023

Source: © SME SA

RetailTakealot takes action after allegations of price-gouging for portable power stations

28 Dec 2022

Source © prykhodov Online retail in South Africa passed the R50bn milestone due to an ongoing boom in demand for home deliveries

RetailSA online retail passes R50bn mark in 2022

23 Dec 2022

Source © Everything Possible 71% of consumers feel more strongly about the hybrid experience that blends physical and digital interaction with companies

Marketing & MediaCurrent CX strategies for winning and retaining customers fall short

22 Dec 2022

Source: © George Milton

Marketing & MediaInfluencer marketing to enhance social commerce

Nicola Ashe, TDMC 21 Dec 2022

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RetailSenegal's Kwely launches made-in-Africa wholesale marketplace

19 Dec 2022

H&M South Africa goes online in partnership with Superbalist

RetailH&M South Africa goes online in partnership with Superbalist

15 Dec 2022

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Marketing & MediaWarc releases The Marketer's Toolkit 2023: Future of Digital Commerce

15 Dec 2022

Eco-friendly fast food deliveries create jobs for young people

Logistics & TransportEco-friendly fast food deliveries create jobs for young people

13 Dec 2022

Grocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

RetailGrocery delivery service Yassir Express launches in Gauteng

13 Dec 2022

#BestofBiz 2022: Retail

Retail#BestofBiz 2022: Retail

12 Dec 2022

Consumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

RetailConsumers warned to be wary of unreliable Reliable Store - Ombud

9 Dec 2022

Spotlight on the future of commerce at next ECOM Africa in April 2023

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Kinetic Events 7 Dec 2022