On-demand economy booms, faster delivery is expected
There's no doubt that Covid-19 expedited the rise in eCommerce and lead to the now-near institution of the home economy. And, while the pandemic comes under control with an almost complete relaxation of restrictions, the on-demand delivery trend is firmly fixed into...
Fraud safety tips for online shoppers and merchants
Towards the end of every year, Black Friday transaction data typically illustrates the year’s e-commerce expansion in South Africa. This year, it painted an unmistakable picture of the previous 11 months, with South Africans feeling the cash crunch. However, payment...
Gumtree launches verified accounts with XDS solutions
Gumtree.co.za, has partnered with credit information bureau XDS solutions (part of the EOH Information Services Group) to launch Profile Verification on its platform. This will allow both buyers and sellers to verify their SA ID number with XDS. Facial recognition...
Big e-commerce trends to look out for in 2022
Given the dynamic nature of technology, it follows that new trends are forever emerging in the e-commerce space. Today, people seek out platforms that not only offer ease-of-use and convenient payment options, but those that embrace the latest technologies to make the...
Payment solutions key in navigating e-commerce
As Black Friday approaches, businesses worldwide are preparing for the busiest consumer period of the year. In South Africa alone, Black Friday sales have grown by an astounding 9 900% over the past six years. One of the biggest drivers of this is the upsurge in...
Prepare for the sales boom – and possible mayhem
Arguably the world's biggest sales weekend of the year, Black Friday to Cyber Monday is a highlight on everyone's calendar - consumers and businesses alike. By Deshni Harricharan, national sales manager at Seacom And while it's crucial to get those sales campaigns and...
Avoid cyber-cons, budget disasters on Black Friday
The retail frenzy that is Black Friday is here. Last year, bargain hunters favoured online shopping - a trend noticed globally and not just in South Africa. Budget Insurance urges consumers to exercise caution in managing their money smartly and in protecting...
Pick the right B2B e-commerce model
Customer behaviour has changed significantly since the introduction of global restrictions and lockdowns. B2B sales organisations have quickly embarked on a digital transformation journey to meet customer demands and to sell goods and services online. By Nick Durrant,...
Is t-commerce the future of shopping?
Television commerce or t-commerce is a growing trend across the globe where consumers can instantly purchase products that appear on TV. Interactive live TV shopping is easy, simply point and click the remote to purchase a product. By Nick Durrant, CEO of Bluegrass...
Making chat commerce work
For consumers wary of engaging physically with service providers, online self-service channels have increased in popularity over the past 18 months. Consumers want to chat to businesses where they are, on channels that suit them. It may suit the business to have a...
Black Friday 2021: still time to make a big difference, but be realistic
Nobody knew what to expect ahead of Black Friday 2020. But 12 months on, it's clear local companies have woken up to the power of online sales. However, as Black Friday 2021 approaches, digital marketing specialists, Incubeta, warns that some brands are suffering...
Applicants want ICASA to make more time for interim transformation
Some Internet service providers (ISPs) are concerned about the timing of interim transformation requirements, suggesting that April 2022 does not give them enough time to establish effective agreements. ISPs are required to have 30% broad-based black economic...