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News South Africa » Commerce: South Africans warm to AI doing their shopping: DHL

News channel or source: https://techcentral.co.za/south-africans-warm-to-ai-doing-their-shopping-dhl/283624/
Published on: Thursday 09 July 2026

New DHL research shows sub-Saharan Africa embracing AI shopping tools as local retailers eye global expansion.

News South Africa » Commerce: After African migrants leave, who will run South Africa’s township economy?

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-za/politics/government/after-african-migrants-leave-who-will-run-south-africa-s-township-economy/ar-AA28578l
Published on: Thursday 16 July 2026

South Africa has spent years arguing about African migrants. It has spent far less time thinking about what would happen if they left.

News South Africa » Commerce: Why more South African entrepreneurs are looking to the UK for international business growth

News channel or source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/business/why-more-south-african-entrepreneurs-are-looking-to-the-uk-for-international-business-growth/
Published on: Saturday 18 July 2026

South African entrepreneurs are increasingly building businesses with international customers in mind, as digital technology lowers the barriers to operating across borders.

News South Africa » Commerce: Amazon’s South Africa E-Commerce Debut Welcomed by Market Leader

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-04-13/amazon-s-south-africa-e-commerce-debut-welcomed-by-market-leader
Published on: Wednesday 12 April 2023

South Africa’s leading online retailer Takealot says Amazon.com Inc.’s plans to launch its e-commerce business in the country show the market is poised for growth, even as it faces power cuts, ...

News South Africa » Commerce: Namibia, South Africa sign seven deals to deepen ties

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/namibia-south-africa-sign-seven-deals-to-deepen-ties/ar-AA28hbkB
Published on: Sunday 19 July 2026

Namibia and South Africa signed seven bilateral agreements on Friday aimed at strengthening cooperation in labour, aviation, justice, correctional services, public administration, gender equality and ...

News South Africa » Commerce: How to unlock e-commerce in Africa

News channel or source: https://www.fastcompany.com/91377777/how-to-unlock-e-commerce-in-africa
Published on: Thursday 31 July 2025

Africa’s e-commerce sector is experiencing a renaissance. In 2025, Africa’s retail e-commerce is expected to reach over $39 billion, and $55 billion by 2029. This growth is driven by ambitious brands, ...

News South Africa » Commerce: South Africa's Takealot swings to first full-year profit as revenue tops $1 billion

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/south-africas-takealot-swings-to-first-full-year-profit-as-revenue-tops-1-billion/ar-AA26M7Y9
Published on: Sunday 28 June 2026

JOHANNESBURG, June 29 (Reuters) - South Africa's Takealot Group reported its first full-year adjusted operating profit on Monday, as strong order growth and gains in its logistics arm helped the ...

News South Africa » Commerce: Sukhiba eyes expansion to power WhatsApp conversational commerce in Africa

News channel or source: https://techcrunch.com/2023/10/25/sukhiba-eyes-africa-growth/
Published on: Tuesday 24 October 2023

The social commerce market size in Africa is expected to continue growing as businesses and micro-entrepreneurs embrace digital media, driven by the rising usage of apps like WhatsApp, TikTok and ...

News South Africa » Commerce: South Africa is building a secure and inclusive digital future

News channel or source: https://www.politicsweb.co.za/news/south-africa-is-building-a-secure-and-inclusive-digital-future
Published on: Monday 06 July 2026

My Fellow South African, Our country’s ambition to be a leading digital investment destination is being recognised by some of the world’s leading technology companies. One of ...

News South Africa » Commerce: UKZN student entrepreneur to represent SA at regional MEPA finals

News channel or source: https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ukzn-student-entrepreneur-to-represent-sa-at-regional-mepa-finals-842633a
Published on: Monday 20 July 2026

Computer Science student Chwayita Momoza is one of only two entrepreneurs selected to represent South Africa at the upcoming MEPA regional finals in Cape ...

News South Africa » Commerce: China to deepen, expand trade and investment with South Africa - commerce ministry

News channel or source: https://www.reuters.com/article/markets/commodities/china-to-deepen-expand-trade-and-investment-with-south-africa-commerce-minist-idUSK7N370029/
Published on: Wednesday 09 August 2023

BEIJING, Aug 10 (Reuters) - China will deepen and expand trade and investment cooperation with South Africa and promote more South African exports to China, its commerce ministry said in a statement ...

News South Africa » Commerce: India’s Sun Pharma gets South Africa nod for generic semaglutide after Novo Nordisk patent expiry

News channel or source: https://www.firstpost.com/business/sun-pharma-south-africa-generic-semaglutide-novo-nordisk-ozempic-patent-expiry-14031682.html
Published on: Wednesday 15 July 2026

India’s Sun Pharma has received South Africa’s approval to launch a generic semaglutide injection after Novo Nordisk’s patent expiry, intensifying competition in the Ozempic and weight-loss drug marke ...