Takealot recruits township franchisees

Takealot Group has launched its Franchisee Development Programme in Gauteng townships. Part of the Takealot Township Economy Initiative (TTEI), the programme aims to empower township-based SMMEs and entrepreneurs by offering franchise opportunities that unlock the...

An added layer of card security for online shoppers

Mastercard has announced enhancements to its Identity Check programme that will give South African cardholders an extra layer of protection at checkout. According to SABRIC, in 2022 card not present (CNP) fraud amounted to 76,9% of the gross fraud losses on South...

DHL GIBS Route to Market Challenge winner announced

Colin Mkosi, the founder of Cloudy Deliveries, has emerged as the winner of the DHL GIBS Route to Market Challenge 2024. The business offers last-mile delivery services primarily in township markets by using bicycles to fulfil deliveries from local restaurants,...

LG offers direct sales with Payfast by Network

LG has opened its first direct-to-consumer ecommerce store in South Africa, with Payfast by Network supporting online transactions. “We are immensely proud to be supporting a brand of LG’s calibre in their first ecommerce venture,” says David Adams, the southern...

PayJustNow adds Superbalist to retail base

Superbalist has expanded its payment options through a new partnership with Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider PayJustNow. “A growing number of South African customers across the income spectrum are seeking better online shopping experiences, greater convenience...

Inospace ventures into e-commerce logistics

last-mile logistics park owner and operator Inospace has launched a outsourced fulfilment warehouse facility to help small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses with warehousing and distribution needs. The company launched its first e-commerce fulfilment and...