Amazon South Africa: How Should Local Retailers Adapt?
The debut of Amazon in South Africa marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of e-commerce. The fact that the largest eCommerce business in the world has come to SA proves that there is still major growth in eCommerce in SA. If that wasn’t the case, they wouldn’t have come
Read MoreHow to Start Selling with Amazon South Africa in 5 Steps
Amazon’s expansion into South Africa marks the beginning of a new era for both local and international businesses, introducing much-needed competition to the local e-commerce landscape. With the launch of Amazon.co.za, the e-commerce giant offers a platform where millions of customers can discover a vast selection of products. If you’re
Read MoreGoogle’s 2024 Hustle Academy Cohort Opens for SMB Growth
Google announced the opening of applications for the 2024 cohort of its Hustle Academy, a program dedicated to accelerating the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The program introduces a significant upgrade: business-focused AI training integrated directly into the curriculum. SMBs are the backbone of Africa’s
Read MoreIGDA Appoints New Chair & 2 Board of Directors
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has named Zak Whaley as the new Chair of the board of directors and 2 elected members to its board, Mafalda Duarte and Tim Cullings. Whaley, the Director of Engineering at PlayEveryWare, brings extensive experience in technology leadership. He has contributed to projects supporting
Read MoreBetween hyper-focus and burnout: Developing with ADHD
Eira and Ryan talk with Chris Ferdinandi, a front-end developer and ADHD advocate, about his diagnosis experience, the importance of accommodations for neurodivergent folks, and some advice for devs looking for the best tools and tactics for managing ADHD at work.
Read MoreAI chip startup DEEPX secures $80M Series C at a $529M valuation
The Series C funding, which brings its total raise to around $95 million, will go toward mass production of the startup's inaugural products © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreInfighting among fintech players has caused TabaPay to ‘pull out’ from buying bankrupt Synapse
A dust-up between Evolve Bank & Trust, Mercury and Synapse has led TabaPay to abandon its acquisition plans of troubled banking-as-a-service startup Synapse. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreWhatsApp’s latest update streamlines navigation and adds a ‘darker dark mode’
WhatsApp is updating its mobile apps for a fresh and more streamlined look, while also introducing a new “darker dark mode,” the company announced on Thursday. The messaging app says that over the years, it has primarily focused on adding utility to the app and that while the product continues
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