The digitalisation 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
Tag: Kenya
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
Keeping pace with Africa’s shifting retail market: E-tailers respond to evolving customer needs
The African continent is being viewed as a potential goldmine for retailers, with a population of 1.4 billion, including over
Newsletter 10
What is Favo? It is a community group buying platform focused on micro-locations that enables participants to make purchases through social media. By
Ecommerce for rural Africa – The Copia Global way
Copia Global is a B2C ecommerce startup — enabling people in rural and peri-urban areas to purchase products online, without
MarketForce 360 is creating visibility for sales and distribution teams
MarketForce 360 is a Kenyan-based sales and distribution management platform — digitising supply chains and creating visibility for sales and
Newsletter 02
Yebo Fresh is a food delivery startup servicing Cape Town township customers. The company started with fresh produce, but has since expanded
The “ubernisation” of last-mile delivery in Africa
The “ubernisation” of last-mile delivery in Sub-Saharan Africa is taking shape. Traditional carriers and independent transporters still dominate the landscape,
Twiga Foods – solving Africa’s fragmented agriculture markets with technology
With over 20 percent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP coming from agriculture, and more than 60 percent of the population engaged
Kenya’s Sokowatch- redesigning the way small groceries source goods
For any consumer goods company, reaching Africa’s millions of small groceries is a daunting task. With low volume and limited
The Supply Chain Lab 