Acer Africa has launched a refreshed portfolio of devices aimed at South African students, just in time for the new academic cycle. Designed for…
Rocket Internet’s Lazada receives near $250-million from Tesco and friends
The Rocket Internet-backed Lazada is based in Singapore and operating in Southeast Asia, making it easier for people to buy and sell goods online….
Got a global ecommerce play? Russia’s landscape too big to ignore [infographic]
Russia’s ecommerce landscape is best described as a cocktail made up of one part growing middle class, two parts Europe’s most internet users (more…
Jumia’s Partner Programme launches, encourages social sharing for money
Lagos-based ecommerce site, Jumia, has had a busy 2013, from launching an Android app, to winning The Best New Retail Launch of the Year,…
How emerging markets are rewriting the online payments play book
Starting a new business in an emerging market has always been a daunting task with endless challenges greeting the entrepreneur at every turn. Having…
