The world of payment is on the cusp of revolution

As mobile penetration in South Africa continues to grow, platforms for payment options such as SnapScan, Flickpay and Zapper are on the rise too. From Big Issue vendors to parking marshals, QR payment codes are springing up everywhere. In another step towards making...

10 things an e-commerce Web site needs

Other than the obvious, decent content, your Web site should also have the following: Company information and contact details In terms of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act you need to have certain information about your company on your Web site, says...

The impact of private sale escrow in SA

Escrow, a service whereby a third party holds money in an account on behalf of transacting parties until conditions are fulfilled, is not a new concept. In fact, there are numerous escrow companies in operation in South Africa and across the globe. However, no one has...

Varsity Sports adds more punch to sports app

Varsity Sports SA added more exciting features to its Varsity Sports app, which now makes it possible for users to buy discounted tickets to tournaments and gain fast access at events. App users can now also participate in competitions and give-aways and get instant...

E-commerce lags in Africa

Lack of bandwidth is not the only factor holding back the development of e-commerce and online business in Africa. It also needs a much more developed financial infrastructure. This is according to Dieter Febel, MD of leading ISP, SA Gateway, sister company of Esquire...

Classifieds: the missing link

There has been enough said about the prolificacy of collaborative consumption in 2015, a trend where consumers are taking on the roles of producers and service providers, says Johan Nel, CEO of Gumtree South Africa. We’ve seen peer-to-peer car- and accommodation...