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E-commerce Forum SA elects cross-sectional board

The e-commerce body elects a new board, as local consumers continue to embrace digital commerce.

E-commerce sector calls for stringent measures for fake goods

Authorities’ failure to identify counterfeit goods from e-commerce sites leads to consumers increasingly falling prey, warns E-commerce Forum South Africa.

New SAPO law to potentially increase cost of e-commerce deliveries

The SAPO Amendment Bill could result in higher delivery costs for online shoppers and enable SAPO to monopolise last-mile deliveries, warns the e-commerce sector.

SA e-commerce sector upbeat over new payments body

The Association for SA Payment Providers will help resolve pain points in online payment processing, says the e-commerce sector.

Local e-commerce bewildered as SARS delays new import duties

The SA e-commerce and clothing retail sectors are “puzzled and surprised” by the taxman’s delay in implementing higher import taxes on global online purchases.

E-commerce Forum South Africa appoints new board

The industry body appoints a new board of directors to prioritise rooting out crime in SA’s e-commerce sector.

Uproar over SA’s new import duties for e-commerce

Over 17 000 locals protest against the imminent introduction of higher import taxes for small items bought from global e-tailers.

SA e-tailers furious as rivals Shein, Temu ‘eat their lunch’

Local online shopping retailers are enraged over multinational e-commerce disruptors Shein and Temu, accusing them of anti-competitive practices, which they both deny.

Analysts weigh in on SAPO’s e-commerce ambitions

Should SAPO attempt to compete in this hotly-contested market, or prepare for its inevitable discontinuation as it becomes obsolete?

Online shopping complaints proliferate, prompting action

The Ecommerce Forum South Africa plans a dispute resolution platform, as e-commerce now accounts for the highest number of consumer complaints.

Post office liquidation will weaken its case against couriers

Local e-commerce players believe SAPO’s possible bankruptcy will work in their favour in its court bid to block courier companies from distributing small items.

SA Ecommerce Forum ushers in new board

The local body appoints a 12-member board to help promote trust in Africa’s e-commerce industry.