South Africa News News South Africa » Commerce: E-commerce pioneer wants to become a household name in South Africa
Building on exceptional momentum for Bob Shop and Bob Go, the company formerly known as BidOrBuy is intensifying its marketing efforts to become a household name in South Africa.
News South Africa » Commerce: Takealot fights fire with fire
Takealot is embracing Chinese sellers offering cheap products to remain competitive with the likes of Temu and Shein.
News South Africa » Commerce: In South Africa’s e-commerce boom, trust beats automation
It starts with a reflex. Scroll, refresh, click, close tab. For millions of South Africans, this daily ritual unfolds not on Amazon or Shein, but on homegrown digital platforms like Takealot, Bash and ...
News South Africa » Commerce: Temu makes major changes to South African VAT and import charges
In recent months, the Chinese e-retailer has made major changes regarding its operations in South Africa and has now made another.
News South Africa » Commerce: “South Africa is investing in digital payments infrastructure but missing the layer that drives real economic growth.”
Digital payments must function and be considered critical infrastructure in South Africa. As national investment accelerates in connectivity and data centres, payments are the layer that activates ...
News South Africa » Commerce: South Africa: Middle East Conflict Leaves South African Farmers Counting the Cost
The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry says some Cape Town shipments to the Middle East are on hold indefinitely. Fruit body Hortgro says 675,000 cartons of stone fruit and 900,000 cartons of ...
News South Africa » Commerce: Nigeria, South Africa deepen trade ties
To underscore the growing momentum behind the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Nigeria and South Africa—two of Africa’s largest economies—are taking bold steps to reinforce trade ...
News South Africa » Commerce: South Africa's zero-tariff access to China: A new era for trade?
South Africa is set to gain zero-tariff access to China’s consumer market by May 2026, marking a significant trade milestone. However, experts warn that the real challenge lies in execution, as the ...
News South Africa » Commerce: Africa’s newest fintech unicorns are winning by keeping their feet on the ground
Africa’s tech ecosystem just got a boost of attention, with South Africa’s TymeBank and Nigeria’s Moniepoint both raising funds in recent weeks at valuations of over $1 billion and joining the coveted ...
News South Africa » Commerce: Full address: Ramaphosa's upbeat keynote message to US Chamber of Commerce
South Africa trade ties deepen via American Chamber of Commerce South Africaand growing investment and job creationSouth Africa’s reforms in energ ...
News South Africa » Commerce: Africa needs to fight for a better deal on world trade rules: it should lead the charge on these 3 priorities
African countries face unfair trade rules, delayed decisions and weak support, leaving them exporting raw goods and losing out economically.