South African e-commerce technology platform uAfrica has partnered with e-commerce store creator Shopify, to provide the latter’s services to the South African market. uAfrica said South Africans sell through a combination of web storefronts, online marketplaces and in-person, and the Shopify partnership helps bridge the gap and streamlines business operations and sales. HumanIPO reported last
Hamburg-based secondary research organization yStats.com has released a new report: “Global Online Payment Methods: First Half 2014“, which reveals that credit cards continue to have the largest share of global B2C E-Commerce payments and are likely to maintain that lead in the near future. However, the fastest growing alternative methods, digital wallets and mobile payments
PagBrasil has announced the availability of its new module for the leading e-commerce platform Magento. The plugin supports all major local payment methods, including domestic credit cards, Brazilian debit cards, boleto bancário and online banking transfers. “Responding to merchants’ demands, we are proud to announce the launch of the Magento module” comments Ralf Germer, CEO
Jovago’s customers are responsible for the company’s rapid expansion, according to Nigeria managing director Marek Zmyslowski, who told HumanIPO the company has experienced amazing growth in Nigeria and is now looking further afield. “In order to fulfill the needs of our Nigerian customers travelling abroad and still wanting to use Jovago.com, we have opened offices
Nigerian e-commerce platform Konga.com has been declared the winner of the Most Innovative and Impactful Retail Award by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Gabriel Gab-Umoden, head of marketing of Konga.com, collected the award on behalf of the company. “On behalf of Konga.com CEO Sim Shagaya and the entire team, we wish to thank
Online ticketing in South Africa is a growing industry as more and more people, both young and older generations, move towards buying their tickets via the web. The use of mobile technology, using your cellphone or tablet, to purchase tickets to music, theatre or cultural events is booming and several mobile sites have been developed
“In the past few years, online transactions have grown substantially in South Africa, proving that consumers are becoming more familiar with online processes, and are feeling more comfortable to engage in an interactive online space,” says Brian Andrew, General Manager for RS Components. RS Components is a market leader in the distribution of electrical, electronic,
Nairobi county hopes e-payments for parking will seal loopholes as it looks to meet the collection target of KSh2.2 billion (US$25.3 million) for the 2014/15 financial year set out in the County Fiscal Strategy Paper. It was reported earlier this month Nairobi county governor Dr Evans Kidero had signed an agreement with online payment platform
Karmacoin, a digital currency focusing on rewards, has ramped their administrative goals by recently beginning the procedure to form an LLC. “The purpose of creating a legal entity is to establish a workable business model which can generate revenue. Most cryptocurrencies really serve no purpose other than to make their creators wealthy,” says Tony Sorel,
Pick n Pay announced a 27% increase in their online food delivery business when they released their annual results for the year ending March 2014. According to Pick n Pay they now serve more than 2000 customers per week and have extended the service in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. This shows
