Are South Africans ready for mobile wallets?

Jul 17, 2015

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

Jul 15, 2015

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

Jul 9, 2015

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

Jul 9, 2015

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...

Re-assess call centres for e-commerce

Jul 8, 2015

For both new and established e-commerce merchants worldwide, customer experience and customer care have become key to survival. While online stores can beat out their brick and mortar competitors on price, gaining a competitive edge over other online merchants has...