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 informal
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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 plastic
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
The case for supply chain visibility in Africa
Selecting a pizza delivery company in our house is a straight forward business. There is only one criteria; the delivery
Distribution in Africa – what you need to know
When Africa supply chain management is the topic of discussion, frequently used words include inefficiency, bottlenecks, bureaucracy, corruption, poor infrastructure,
Complexities in Africa’s pharmaceutical market
It is Saturday afternoon, and I find myself in the heart of Lomé, the capital of Togo, at Akodessewa Fetish
The Supply Chain Lab 