The new in-app “Get it Now” option offers near-instant delivery through Mr D in parts of Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Black Friday retail sales in South Africa for 2025 saw a significant rise, with online spending surpassing 2024 and reflecting a larger average basket size.
The company acquires the fibre network assets of Infinity Wireless in Rustenburg, which will be integrated into its national infrastructure.
The retailer’s revamped asap! delivery app produces operational results, with on-demand grocery turnover rising 40% year-on-year.
A panel discussion at ICT Summit highlights the need to balance AI-driven innovation with ensuring all citizens, especially in rural areas, have access to information.
Lowering the connectivity cost increases the likelihood of people participating in the economy, the Bureau of Economic Research finds.
Industry leaders at the 20th ICT Summit warn that SA must urgently prepare for a future shaped by AI, autonomous digital systems and converged digital infrastructure, or risk being left behind.
The online retailer steps up its anti-counterfeit measures to root out fake products on its platform as the marketplace expands.
E-commerce is at the forefront of Walmart’s strategy, with the US retail giant bringing its global technology to its South African mobile app.
The app outage on Black Friday disrupts the bank’s clients on one of the busiest shopping days of the year in South Africa.
Acumatica integrates a retailer's financial and operational data into a single platform to manage key functions, says Devon Remmington, director at Brilliant Cloud.
Paratus Botswana's updated fibre-to-the-home package and pricing adjustments reflect broader market trends, with households demanding faster speeds at lower prices, the company says.