South Africa’s Nomanini – connecting micro retailers with financial services
South Africa’s Nomanini provides a retail point-of-sale device — allowing informal traders to sell digital goods such as electricity and
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South Africa's Shopit – Connecting wholesalers and micro retailers in informal markets
Shopit is changing the way wholesalers and micro retailers are doing business in South Africa’s townships. The startup is digitising
Shoprite’s Usave eKazi – targeting traditional trade in South Africa
Shoprite is accelerating the roll-out of its Usave eKazi container stores in South African townships. The eKasi brand is Shoprite’s
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,
Smollan’s product dispenser for informal markets
Micro retailers in informal markets often offer more affordable small pack sizes to their cash-strapped shoppers, such as a small
Small business lessons I learned from Somalis
Piracy, terrorism and tears. The world view of Somalia, as a Somali friend of mine likes to joke. Hollywood’s portray
Garbage day in South Africa – informal recyclers’ role in the industry
It’s Friday, and that means garbage day in Emmarentia in Johannesburg. In the competitive world of recycling, that equals a
