E-commerce

Cameroon’s Buyam bags $10,000 pre-seed funding

The start-up intends grow its presence in the Central African Economic and Monetary Community and Francophone Africa.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
2:30
11 May

Turning an e-commerce fling into a long-term relationship with personalised print

Brands must captivate the customer’s sustained interest and turn a single interaction into a meaningful relationship, says Tunca Rodoplu, senior marketing manager, B2B at Canon.
2:50

Arch, e-commerce partner to Ultra Liquors

As a partner of Arch Retail Solutions, Ultra Liquors uses the suite of Arch solutions in its online business.
1:30
Apr 24, 2023

Kenya’s Naivas hit by ransomware attack

The country’s largest e-tailer has revealed it has been the victim of a cyber-attack.
2:30
Apr 14, 2023

Cameroon launches platform to promote locally made products

The platform facilitates procurement of ‘Made in Cameroon’ products as well as helping buyers and sellers identify duty-registered ecommerce platforms in the country.
3:10
Apr 20, 2018

Egypt plans to double size of e-commerce industry by 2020

Government's new strategy crafted in partnership with private sector partners has identified untapped potential.
2:00
Jan 10, 2017

MobileData sees brighter future for e-commerce in 2017

Chris Daffy anticipates a digital wave spearheaded by smart payment systems and blockchain technology aligned with the growth in social networking and mobility in 2017.
2:20
Apr 25, 2016

Africa urges support for improved regulation of e-commerce

Call made by continent for unified approach to legislation to better protect data and capitalise on e-commerce opportunities.
5:20
Mar 24, 2016

Nigeria flexes e-commercial muscle

Research into current status of West African country's e-commerce ecosystem confirms growth in opportunity, impact of internet and connectivity.
2:30
Mar 8, 2016

Riding the wave of West Africa's digital economy with business management software

West African enterprises need to invest in the right business management solutions.
2:30
Feb 16, 2016

Jumia, MTN lay down business challenge

Companies launch Pan-African business competition, the MTN Entrepreneurship Challenge.
2:40
Feb 12, 2016

Nigeria, others lag behind in e-commerce legislation

Industry expert confirms volume of e-transactions in Nigeria has risen by 43.4% as of December 2015.