Posts by Shahrain Coovadia
Africa’s Telecoms
e-Conomy Africa 2020, a new report released in November by Google and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), estimates that Africa’s Internet economy has the potential to benefit 5.2% of the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, contributing nearly $180 billion (R2.8 trillion) to its economy. The report also suggests that every reduction in the digital divide (that is –…
Read MoreGiving people an ID
In October we reported that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has estimated that millions of Africans do not have an ID. According to the World Bank, roughly half a billion people in Africa are unable to prove their identities. Most African states have incomplete citizen registries, meaning that people without birth certificates, or a biometric identifier, cannot prove their identity.…
Read MoreAdvertising Fraud?
My old colleagues at the World Federation of Advertising have recently estimated that by 2025 over $50 billion will be wasted annually on ad fraud worldwide. IAB Europe has released a European-level ‘Guide to Ad Fraud’, to help drive media quality and effectiveness in the digital advertising industry.The IAB Europe guide defines specific types of fraud in digital advertising…
Read MoreInsaka – eCommerce Next Level Membership
A membership perfectly suited to South Africans which are already selling online and want to improve their site, increase their traffic, grow their sales and streamline their business. Entrepreneurs and people working for online businesses can come together to help one another by sharing their experiences and knowledge. This community is here to help everyone…
Read MoreeCommerce Webinar for SMEs, June 25th, 2020 @ 3 pm EAT
Theme: Creating value in the digital economy by enabling Sub-Sahara Africa SME’s to deploy eCommerce sites as part of Covid-19 interventions Background: The Covid-19 pandemic is a health crisis that has also transitioned into a global economic crisis, threatening the continued operation of SMEs and the livelihoods of workers everywhere, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Given…
Read MoreTo All Ecommerce Shops Doing Business or Thinking of Doing Business Online Across-Borders into Africa
This is a short survey which would help the government identify barriers to cross-border trade, and therefore tackle the problems in negotiations. Even an indication of interest will assist policymakers to gauge the potential interest. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTSX7PP
Read MoreInterview with Alastair Tempest of Ecommerce Forum South Africa
We had the opportunity to get in contact with our new strategic partner to SAITEX, Alastair Tempest of Ecommerce Forum South Africa. During these times of uncertainty come about times of resilience. In our interview with Alastair we discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the ecommerce industry and how Ecommerce Forum South Africa is addressing this internally…
Read MoreJoin us for the Ecommerce Virtual Summit – May 25-28, 2020
Want to start, grow or scale your online store? Don’t miss this free online event! Why Attend The PayFast eCommerce Summit? The world has been forced to quickly shift to adopt technology and the growth of eCommerce in SA has been fast-tracked by 3 – 5 years. If you’re thinking of getting started with selling online…
Read MoreRenewed urgency to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area: How can Africa prepare now?
While there is uncertainty about how long this pandemic will disrupt people’s lives and businesses, what is certain is the extent to which the coronavirus is having a very real impact on manufacturing and global and regional supply chains. These are largely the result of the closure of national borders, ports and airports and the…
Read MoreTIPS FOR E-MERCHANTS ON AVOIDING ONLINE FRAUD – TIP 3
Over the last 3 months, EFSA has been working with SABRIC to create tips relating to governance and security for e-merchants. We will be posting tips on how to combat online fraud. Tip 3: Note that both credit and debit cards are equally likely to be used for fraud. For a full list of tips…
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