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...
Sage launches Magento extension
Sage has announced that its payments division, Sage Payment Solutions, has launched a new extension for Magento, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world, powering more than 240 000 sites globally. This extension allows Magento customers to integrate...
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...
Tips for kick-starting an e-commerce site
Joining the world of electronic commerce may seem daunting if you’re running a small business, but it is easier than ever to get up-and-running with a digital storefront, Charles Pittaway, MD at Sage Pay. And with consumers looking for online convenience, allowing...
YDE founder launches new online store
What do you get when you combine the silky skills of one of SA’s top fashion entrepreneurs with the online prowess of one of SA’s largest independent end-to-end e-commerce teams? The answer is www.andthreads.co.za - a collaboration between Paul Simon (YDE founder) and...
Are South Africans ready for mobile wallets?
Mobile wallet technology has been around for 10 years or so, but recently it seems the world is going wallet crazy. The global mobile wallet market is projected to grow at an annual growth rate of 36,8% over the next four years, according to RNR Market Research. The...
Gumtree introduces online payment solution
Online classified Gumtree South Africa has continued their plan to become the most trusted operator in the online peer-to-peer trade market by adding Shepherd, a Standard Bank-powered escrow service, to their arsenal of endorsed partners. Shepherd operates as a third party that facilitates transactions on behalf of sellers and buyers and is offered as an option to Gumtree customers.
Gumtree partners with Motofinn Solutions
Gumtree South Africa has entered into an official affiliation with Motofinn Solutions as a safer, hassle-free way for car buyers and sellers to transact via the platform. “Gumtree’s automotive section has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years. Even if...
Win by leveraging e-commerce
E-commerce is on the increase in South Africa and is going to change the way business is conducted – and will open up opportunities for forward thinking companies and entrepreneurs, says Dieter Febel, MD of leading ISP, SA Gateway, sister company of Esquire...
Become a safe and savvy online shopper
When that must-have item comes on sale while you’re browsing your favourite online shopping site, and before you know it, you’ve purchased it – to spoil yourself because you deserve it. Between the rush and triumph over your new purchase, have you ever thought about...
Top tips for online start-ups
So you've decided to go online. Here are a few basic tips by Wilmari Strachan, director and tech specialist at Werksmans Attorneys. Register a domain name, trademarks and get social media handles Firstly, make sure that the name you want to use is not already being...
Gumtree introduces Autos Tips portal
Gumtree South Africa has launched a new portal with tips for car buyers and sellers, DIY maintenance guides, as well as a dealer directory featuring top sellers on the site. “Our customers enjoy the hands-on approach when it comes to their cars, and have been looking...