Algerian Mobility Service Transitions to a Super App
Algerian mobility startup ‘temtem’ has diversified its offering with the launch of a “super app” that allows users to access a range of services in one place. Launched in 2018, temtem made…
Read MoreEU’s Strong Customer Authentication Process Starts
As this Newsletter has reported previously, the EU Central Bank pushed for the “Strong Customer Authentication” (SCA) system for online payments. Our European colleagues at Ecommerce Europe expressed their concern…
Read MoreThe Development of Ecommerce in Europe During 2020
This month the Newsletter is going to look at some new developments in Europe and at some recent European Union (EU) activities. First, Eurostat’s 2020 Community survey on ICT usage in households and by…
Read MoreThe 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. For example, China-based livestreaming app Kuaishou went public a…
Read MoreThe First African and First Woman is appointed to head the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and the Work of the WTO on Ecommerce
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has taken office having been elected by the Member States in January. Her main rival, from Korea, withdrew after President Biden became US President in January. The new Director…
Read MoreEFSA Planning to respond to the SA Competition Commission’s Proposed Inquiry on the Digital Economy
The Competition Commission (CompCom) published its “Terms of Reference” (ToRs) for an inquiry into certain aspects of the Digital Economy in SA. This follows their discussion paper which called for…
Read MoreA SARB Inquiry and Important Developments in SA’s Financial Offerings
The Reserve Bank (SARB) is conducting an overdue review of the interchange determination process. This relates to the costs imposed between banks on e-payments systems. The consumer associations approached SARB in…
Read MoreKnowBe4 AFRICA
We’re looking for innovative solutions to help South Africa boost our cybersecurity and fight online gender-based violence. The winning prize is R100 000 and you get access to a bunch…
Read MoreSAIIA Digital Disruption Event Participation
Very successful webinar on the African Free Trade Area and digital disruption on 28 Jan, based on a paper by Michelle Chivunga and Alastair Tempest. The webinar had speakers from the…
Read MoreOpportunities and Publications
Binance, the World’s Leading Cryptocurrency Exchange Offers Courses in Africa Starting on 31 Jan Binance Masterclass education series will provide tools and skills to build DApps on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC) network for 8 weeks under the theme Rebuilding Financial…
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