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Instagram weighs the pros and cons of ecommerce

Apr 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Instagram weighs the pros and cons of ecommerce

According to a recent interview with Instagram, the ad business is still its primary focus — but Instagram will increasingly push users to shop on the app. Instagram’s focus will…

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African Infrastructure gets a boost from Facebook and other news from around Africa

Apr 15, 2019 | Comments Off on African Infrastructure gets a boost from Facebook and other news from around Africa

Facebook is in talks to develop an underwater data cable that would cover the African continent, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The project has been called…

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Selling into Africa

Apr 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Selling into Africa

DHL has unveiled an ecommerce app designed to enable global retailers sell goods to African buyers. Called DHL Africa eShop, the logistics giant says the platform “provides convenience, speed, and…

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The Use of Mobile-Marketing in SA

Apr 15, 2019 | Comments Off on The Use of Mobile-Marketing in SA

According to research by Picodi.com, a global ecommerce platform, South Africans still prefer using desktops rather than smartphones when online shopping. Only 1 out of every 3 online shopping transactions made…

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Multichannel Marketing is becoming popular according to new research

Apr 15, 2019 | Comments Off on Multichannel Marketing is becoming popular according to new research

A new study by BRP shows that consumers favour shopping across channels.  82% said that they research and review products online before making a purchase in-store (“Webrooming”), while 56% said…

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