Online retailers confuse compliance with cybersecurity

For e-commerce enterprises in a booming, R130-billion and counting industry, it is tempting to view payments compliance as the finish line, a signal that a business is secure. But in practice, compliance is just the starting point. There are many who don’t realise...

Infobip completes RCS implementation for Bob Group

Infobip has completed what it believes to be South Africa’s first live Rich Communication Services (RCS) implementation, for Bob Group’s Ship Logic platform. The partnership aims to allow for richer, more secure, and cost-efficient interactions between merchants,...

Customers win as e-commerce drives supply chain digitisation

The stellar growth of e-commerce in recent years has revolutionised global trade flows, driving fundamental shifts in supply chains, consumer behaviour, and business models. By Gys Wilson, head of product: guarantees and trade at FNB South Africa This evolution offers...

AI personalisation changes the way we shop online

South African consumers are no longer satisfied with products and services that simply ‘do their job’. They want experiences that feel relevant to them, delivered at the right moment and in the right way. By Kunal Badiani, vice-president: business and growth for...

How to make your business more (fun)dable

In today’s retail landscape, the most fundable businesses are the ones with diversified revenue streams, clear operational visibility, and a proven appetite for growth. By Brent Downard, head of credit at Merchant Capital Running a successful retail business in a...
Intelligent tech powers SA’s transport and logistics

Intelligent tech powers SA’s transport and logistics

The rise in South Africa’s e-commerce market is not slowing down following its sharp uptake during the Great Pandemic of 2020. What was once seen as nice-to-have is providing to be an increasing central shopping channel for South Africans. Fatima Khota, business unit...