Why South Africa’s Informal Economy Is Smaller Than We Think
South Africa’s Informal Retail Paradox: Why Its Size Is So Often Overestimated I usually avoid writing about the size of
Author: Tielman Nieuwoudt
Tielman Nieuwoudt is a consultant focused supply chain, last-mile logistics, and informal retail service models in emerging markets. He has more than two decades of personal and professional experience — working, living and travelling across more than a hundred countries, primarily in emerging economies in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.
Africa’s E-Commerce at a Crossroads
Africa’s leading online marketplaces — Jumia, Takealot, and Konga — are navigating an increasingly competitive and resource-constrained environment. The early
South Africa’s Succulent Smuggling Crisis: The Threat to the Karoo’s Unique Biodiversity
Endless expanses of rugged terrain stretch before me, dotted with succulents in every conceivable shape. I’m near Nieuwoudtville, in the
YoLa Fresh Raises $7M to Connec Morocco’s Fresh Produce Supply Chain
The fresh produce supply chain in Africa and emerging markets faces numerous challenges daily, including environmental and labour issues, logistical
Egypt-Based Logistics Startup OneOrder Secures $16 Million Series A Funding
Egypt-based logistics startup OneOrder has raised $16 million in a Series A funding round, combining equity and debt, to fuel
TymeBank Partners with Flash to Enhance Cash Withdrawal Accessibility Across South African Townships
TymeBank, which aims to revolutionise retail banking by targeting unbanked and underserved South Africans, has now enabled cash withdrawals for
Sailing through Troubles Seas: How South African Retailers Are Navigating Challenges at African Ports, Both Foreign and Homemade
The disruptions in the Red Sea and Suez Canal, due to Houthi attacks, have posed significant challenges and operational impacts
Redefining African Retail: The Rise of Mid-Tier Urban Retail Supermarkets
An article from The Economist Magazine illustrates the dynamic transformation of African retail, exemplified by Ruaka, a town near Nairobi.
MarketForce Withdraws from Three Markets to Enter Social Commerce in Kenya
MarketForce, a Kenyan B2B ecommerce startup, has significantly scaled down its operations amidst funding challenges. Co-founder and CEO Tesh Mbaabu
South African Traditional Trade Sector Surges with Impressive Growth
The traditional trade sector in South Africa has demonstrated remarkable resilience, achieving a staggering R187 billion in annual spend in
The Supply Chain Lab 