Ex-Jumia staff launch e-commerce consultancy in Cameroon
Brand Spark operates out of Douala and aims to extend its reach into region’s growing e-commerce ecosystem.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
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Jumia launches portal in SA for essential products
E-commerce firm partners with several brands including Reckitt Benckiser and Procter & Gamble.
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Jumia, Facebook team up to empower Nigeria's SMEs
Companies introduce free training to local sellers.
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Jumia bids farewell to Cameroon
Company cites challenging operating environment, as well as socio-political tension.
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Internal fraud rocks Jumia
E-commerce platform said it is aware of incidents within its Nigeria operation.
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Jumia raises US$196-million in landmark New York IPO
Mixed reaction from the continent's broader tech market.
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MTN-backed Jumia eyes Africa's start-up debut on NYSE
After becoming the first African start-up unicorn in 2016, achieving a $1 billion valuation, Nigeria-based Jumia has set its sights on listing in New York.
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Start-up funding to dip in build up to Nigeria's election: report
Deloitte foresees a slowdown in funding for start-ups in the West African economy.
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Anger as Uganda's social media tax takes hold
The country's new social media tax will cool investor interest in its new IT sector that has wooed Facebook and Google, say industry executives.
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Jumia losses grow in spite of sales increase
Jumia saw losses increase by 107.9% to hit EUR39.4 million.
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Jumia reached 1bn visit landmark in 2017
Events like Black Friday have helped to secure the increase, according to the company.