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
Category: Technology
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
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
Moroccan start-up Chari launches chain of B2B stores to digitise informal retailers
Moroccan start-up Chari has launched a new chain of B2B stores to cater to local grocery stores seeking to digitise
Mitra Bukalapak: Empowering Indonesia’s Mom-and-Pop Shops through Digital Capabilities
Warungs, or informal retailers, a cornerstone of the Indonesian economy, have long been overlooked and underserved. However, in the past
The digitisation of the traditional retailer in Africa
The humble mom-and-pop shop or traditional retailer has been getting a lot of attention of late. It seems like not
How Latin American SMEs are Adapting to a Digital World
Digitalisation has become an important strategy in Latin America for enhancing the performance of micro and small enterprises (MSEs). Incorporating
From Chamas to Online Shopping: Kapu’s Social eCommerce in Kenya
Kenyan social ecommerce startup Kapu aims to alleviate the impact of rising food prices for Kenyan consumers by offering groceries
The Supply Chain Lab 