Since we initiated our Cracking the Code of Ecommerce web series in partnership with uAfrica in late 2021, we’ve had the privilege of sitting down and chatting virtually with a variety of interesting and inspiring individuals who are making their mark in the South African ecommerce space. For our third instalment of 2022, we’ve managed to keep the momentum […]
Article written by Fred Roed (Founder and CEO of Heavy Chef) Starting a business is not only for old peeps like me. There are a lot of youngsters in South Africa right now who may want to consider starting a business. According to the latest figures, around 65% of the eligible youth (18-24 years old) […]
Article provided by PayFast As part of our strategy to continue to seek new opportunities for our gateway offering, we are pleased to announce that we have partnered with RCS Group, South Africa’s leading consumer finance provider to offer store cards as a new payment method. This means you can now accept a range of store cards, […]
Article provided by PayFast As part of our April dev-focused series, in our second guest blog, Johan Zeelie, one of PayFast’s dedicated Scrum Masters, explains what it is that he does for a living and why it’s such an important position to have in any development team or department. “What is a Scrum Master?” This is […]
Article provided Bizcommunity The mere act of using your phone or computer to order things that you need, which then show up at your door within hours still seems quite magical. Add to this that those few clicks could boost South Africa’s economic recovery, and the thought becomes quite astonishing. But, it’s true. Offering convenience, […]
Article provided by Telkom E-commerce platforms and online marketplaces have grown exponentially over the years, and this growth has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the brick-and-mortar stores still remain, consumers are rapidly moving to online platforms to purchase goods and services. Online marketplaces and e-commerce platforms enable small and medium businesses to sell […]
Article provided by PayFast Following a record-breaking Black Friday weekend in 2020, this year’s total online transaction volumes increased by a further 34% – as well as a 30% increase in total purchase values overall – highlighting a long-term shift in consumer behaviour as a result of the pandemic. This is according to data released […]
