https://www.bizcommunity.com/e-commerce South Africa E-commerce news 15 E-commerce news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/e-commerce en-us Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:31:05 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/stitch-express-adds-in-store-payments-as-shopify-push-deepens-634781a Stitch Express is expanding beyond online payments with the launch of its in-person payments offering, giving South African retailers a way to accept card and alternative payments in-store while managing their online and physical sales through a single platform. 1-270731 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/e-commerce-trade-growth-drive-africa-digital-supply-chains-301728a E-commerce and expanding regional trade are accelerating the shift towards digital supply chains across Africa as logistics operators seek better visibility, faster fulfilment and greater operational efficiency. 1-270673 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/temu-helps-madagascar-vanilla-brand-expand-into-14-european-markets-634081a For many African producers, creating a premium product is only half the challenge. Reaching international consumers directly has traditionally been limited by high logistics costs, complex regulations and the expense of building overseas distribution networks. 1-270631 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/onedayonlys-laurian-venter-puts-people-at-the-centre-of-e-commerce-growth-290787a When Laurian Venter joined OneDayOnly, the business was exactly what its name promised: one deal, one day, every day. 1-270560 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-shoppers-arent-spending-less-theyre-spending-smarter-290887a South Africa’s prolonged economic pressure is changing the grocery basket in ways that could have lasting implications for the retail sector. Consumers are still spending, but increasingly, they are shopping with greater intention, planning and scrutiny. 1-270260 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:54:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/pepkor-bets-big-on-sa-informal-economy-with-r213bn-flash-shop2shop-fintech-deal-745002a Pepkor is doubling down on South Africa's fast-growing informal economy, announcing a landmark transaction that will combine its fintech subsidiary Flash with payments platform Shop2Shop to create one of the country's largest merchant commerce and fintech businesses. 1-270092 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uj-study-says-south-african-retail-needs-better-leadership-training-856193a As South Africa's retail sector undergoes rapid digital transformation, new research from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) warns that a shortage of leadership skills - not technology — is emerging as one of the biggest threats to the industry's future. 1-270029 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-hidden-pipeline-brings-amazon-and-walmart-to-african-shoppers-064885a No bank card? No address? No problem. Shoppers in Africa increasingly are buying online from big brands such as Amazon or Walmart even though they have no physical presence on much of the continent. 1-269947 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-retailers-face-rising-competition-from-overseas-e-commerce-519770a South Africa's online retail market is becoming increasingly global, with consumers buying more products directly from international marketplaces than ever before. 1-269836 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/on-the-dot-expands-specialised-logistics-capability-for-publishers-retailers-and-e-commerce-partners-620061a On The Dot is positioning its specialised logistics business as an integrated supply chain solution for publishers, retailers and e-commerce businesses requiring greater delivery visibility, fulfilment support and flexible customer collection options. 1-269611 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity E-commerce South Africa