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These are the stories making headlines on ITWeb this week. Consulting firm IQbusiness is balancing a run of targeted acquisitions and offshore expansion into the UK and Middle East with a deliberately cautious approach to AI, with CEO Rob Godlonton warning that companies deploying the technology without solid digital foundations simply generate "AI vomit".
The South African Revenue Service’s crackdown on low-value imports slows down business for Shein and Temu, forcing both towards local fulfilment and merchant participation.
Online sales are forecast to add R29 billion to turnover in 2026, as convenience, payments and stronger digital engagement drive consumer spending.
A small warehouse to rent located close to residential and commercial areas can help retailers shorten the final stage of delivery.
The Ecommerce Forum SA prioritises trust, digital skills and finalising the e-commerce policy to support the next phase of online retail growth.
Undervalued imports from global online marketplaces continue undermining local manufacturers and retailers, despite recent changes to import tax rules, says the forum.
Takealot Group’s profitable logistics arm targets new revenue streams beyond its own platforms, as online retail continues expanding.
Following tax and fee adjustments introduced in 2024, cross-border e-commerce growth has slowed to about 7%, signalling the end of “indiscriminate low-price competition”.
A promotion on Amazon SA’s website advertising a steam iron at the “lowest price of the year” has been found to be misleading.
More than half of the respondents to a TransUnion survey said they were attacked by cyber criminals in the second quarter of this year.
The strategic acquisition will support Superbalist’s ongoing growth, allowing the group to dedicate its efforts to further expanding Takealot and Mr D.
The platform allows clients to make payments directly from their Absa account to merchants that have integrated Absa Pay.
Inspired Testing helped Jimmy Choo's website to reduce page load times and improve paint metrics, which resulted in a streamlined site and improved sales.