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The Ukraine Effect
Although we are on the other side of the world from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, there will be fallouts for Africa from the war for decades to come.
SOLUTIONS
Using bar codes or QR codes in ecommerce sales
GS1 is an international organisation which regulates the awarding of bar codes and QR codes.
MARKETPLACES
Africa’s ecommerce potential
According to a new report by GSMA (the global association for cellphones) and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), ecommerce in Central Africa lags behind other regions.
LANDSCAPE
The Cybersecurity Bill becomes law
The Act compels electronic communications service providers and financial institutions to act when they become aware that their computer systems have been involved in a cybersecurity breach.
DATA & ANALYTICS
Cybercrime concerns African mobile users
Africa’s mobile users are increasingly concerned about the mobile risks and the potential for digital identity theft, however, this has not stopped them from using their favourite messaging platforms and applications.
LANDSCAPE
Africa’s digital payment sector
The pandemic and its associated lockdowns have highlighted the take-up of mobile banking services and other digital platforms, and sped up the adoption of digital banking technology and services by a couple of years.
SALES
The new ecommerce trend: livestreaming
Have you tried livestreaming on your e-shop yet? Recent indications in China and the USA indicate that livestreaming may be the future of ecommerce.
DATA & ANALYTICS
Preparing for POPIA
The time for the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has arrived with companies expected to be fully compliant by 30 June 2021.
LANDSCAPE
New launches in SA
A roundup of ecommerce related launches in Southern Africa.
CROSS BORDER
The launch of the African Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
The AfCFTA (also known as the Continental Free Trade Area – CFTA) was formally launched on 1 January with 54 countries having signed and 34 having ratified the Agreement.
SALES
Are you prepared for the rush of Black Friday?
Join Ecommerce Forum South Africa on 7 October from 09h00 - 12h00 for a FREE online webinar with a select group of speakers who will cover some of the topics you should consider in preparation for Black Friday.
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