South African fintech startup PayJustNow has gone live on Takealot ahead of Black Friday on November 28. The integration lets Takealot shoppers split purchases into installments, aligning flexible payments with a peak retail moment. Both companies frame the move as consumer friendly at a time of tighter household budgets. Pioneering BNPL in South Africa Founded
SOUTH AFRICA – Agrofi Egg is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most promising agribusinesses, combining modern poultry farming with vegetable and herb production to strengthen food security and create jobs. Based in the Western Cape, the company continues to gain ground with a model centered on sustainability and community impact. Founder and CEO Desmond
Fresh insights spotlight rural adoption, digital inclusion, and Jumia’s role in powering Nigeria’s ecommerce evolution as the brand gears up for its biggest annual shopping event, Black Friday 2025. Jumia, Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, has launched the second edition of its flagship “ECommerce in Rural Areas” report, revealing how digital commerce continues to transform lives
Tolaram Pte. Ltd. (“Tolaram”) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) to explore a strategic partnership focused on Africa’s consumer and infrastructure sectors. Tolaram, with nearly five decades of presence in Africa, has significant investments in the manufacture and distribution of consumer goods as well as
YOOBIC selected from competitive field by the Shoprite Group, one of the world’s largest grocery chains, to transform store operations and communication for its employees. YOOBIC, the AI-powered frontline employee experience platform, today announced that Africa’s largest retailer, Shoprite Group, is actively rolling out YOOBIC’s digital workplace platform across its extensive network of more than
ATLANTA & ZUG, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Coca-Cola Company and Gutsche Family Investments have agreed to sell a 75% controlling interest in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Pty. Ltd. to Coca-Cola HBC AG, the companies announced today. CCBA is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in Africa. It operates in 14 countries on the continent and accounts for about 40% of
SPAYZ.io, a leading provider of innovative payment solutions, is entering three new African markets – South Africa, Egypt and Cameroon. The move is part of fintech’s ongoing vision to transform digital commerce in Africa’s emerging markets by offering tailored local payment solutions. SPAYZ.io has been actively assessing countries in the region as part of
Checkers continues to expand its footprint in Cape Town’s southern suburbs, with its long-awaited supermarket opening in Cavendish Square last week. The store offers a wide range of in-store departments including a meat market with free-range chicken and restaurant-quality steak, hot & cold foods deli, bakery with artisan breads, the freshest fruit & vegetables, Money Market
Pick n Pay today announced its interim results for the 26 weeks ended 31 August 2025 (H1 FY26), reflecting steady progress on its turnaround. The Group’s core Pick n Pay supermarket segment continued its recovery journey, while Boxer delivered outstanding results, achieving a market-leading 13.9% turnover growth, further cementing its position as South Africa’s leading
Boxer has officially opened its newest and seventh Distribution Centre (DC) in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, marking another major step forward in the company’s fast-growing national supply chain network. Co-owned 50/50 with long-standing property development partners JT Ross Property Group, the 32,000 square metre Boxer Tongaat DC stands as a testament to strategic collaboration, operational excellence, and
ivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, will conduct a three-day strategic visit to the Albertine Graben oil and gas operation areas from 21st–23rd October 2025. Led by Managing Director, Mrs. Joanita Mukasa Menya, who also serves as the Chairperson of Sustainable Energies and Petroleum Association of Uganda (SEPA-U), the
58 Years, 320 Parties, 10 000 Sparks of Joy – Spur’s Big Birthday Bash Johannesburg, South Africa – On 22 October 2025, South Africa will celebrate not just the 58th birthday of Spur, but a remarkable and heartwarming national movement dedicated to spreading joy far and wide. For nearly six decades, Spur has been synonymous
Clicks Group delivered a strong trading and operational performance in a constrained trading environment for the year ended August 2025, driven by expanding margins, disciplined cost management and robust cash generation. Diluted headline earnings per share increased by 14.1% and the group achieved an industry-leading return on equity of 49.2%. Group turnover increased by 5.3%
What if the biggest barrier to South Africa’s future success isn’t in the classroom or the workplace, but in the kitchen? This World Food Day (16 October) and National Nutrition Week (9–15 October), we are reminded that food is not only about filling stomachs, it’s about building stronger bodies, sharper minds, and more resilient communities.
Johannesburg – JSE-listed consumer packaged goods company Premier Group (“Premier”) has announced plans to acquire food producer RFG Holdings through a share swap that will see RFG shareholders collectively owning approximately 22.5% of the enlarged Premier Group. RFG shareholders will be offered one Premier share for every seven RFG shares held. This represents a premium
A positive picture is emerging: Agricultural exports have had a bumper year and with stronger ties to the EU, UK, China and Africa – export regions far more dominant than the US – there are plenty of opportunities ripe for the taking. So believes Sean Walsh, CEO of KAL Group, who separates the facts from
Seekr has entered an agreement with MTN Digital Infrastructure, commercially known as Bayobab, to integrate its AI capabilities into MTN’s Data Centre ecosystem, and bring AI-powered applications to MTN’s 300 million subscribers in 19 markets. The partnership is focused on opportunities to enable digital governance, citizen engagement, and public safety in the public sector, while unlocking
Johannesburg – DHL Group (“DHL”) today announced a €300+ million planned investment in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), reaffirming its long-term commitment to a region of growing strategic importance in global trade. The multi-year initiative will be deployed across DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, and DHL Supply Chain to expand infrastructure, enhance service capabilities, and unlock opportunities for
Redefine Properties is investing R70 million into the redevelopment of Park Meadows Shopping Centre in the East Rand, which will add more choice and make visits easier for the community. New retailers are joining the line-up and access improvements are under way, reinforcing Park Meadows as a convenient, everyday destination. By enhancing convenience, refreshing facilities,
India’s Natco Pharma will acquire significant stakes in 135-year-old South African pharmaceutical giant Adcock Ingram. The R 4.2-billion deal will see Adcock Ingram becoming a privately-held entity co-owned by Natco and Bidvest, which will remain the majority shareholder in the group. A meeting of shareholders of Adcock Ingram approved Natco’s proposal to acquire all the
Boxer has officially opened its newest and seventh Distribution Centre (DC) in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, marking another major step forward in the company’s fast-growing national supply chain network. Co-owned 50/50 with long-standing property development partners JT Ross Property Group, the 32,000 square metre Boxer Tongaat DC stands as a testament to strategic collaboration, operational excellence, and
Global Settlement Network (GSX), the leader in blockchain infrastructure, has partnered with Diacente Group, developer of Uganda’s Karamoja Green Industrial and Special Economic Zone (GISEZ), to launch the world’s most advanced tokenized economy. Backed by $5.5 billion in real-world infrastructure, the partnership will digitize value flows across key sectors, building an open, inclusive, and efficient economic engine
Backed by over 30 years of speed and innovation, AutoTrader South Africa will unveil cutting-edge AI technology designed to empower dealerships, enhance performance, and make life easier for car-buying consumers. For over three decades, AutoTrader has shaped the way vehicles are bought and sold in South Africa. What began in 1992 as a 24-page print magazine connecting
Algiers, Algeria –African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is promoting uptake of factoring, an innovative supply chain financing tool that allows Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to sell their unpaid invoices to immediately access working capital, in Africa. On the sidelines of the recently concluded Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria, Afreximbank held a Factoring Exposition
With a career spanning engineering, business development, and sales leadership across Sub-Saharan Africa, Vivashan Muthan brings a wealth of expertise to his new role as Head of Export Sales and Operations at RS South Africa (https://Africa.RSDelivers.com). Known for building systems that drive growth and resilience in real-world markets, Muthan is set to lead the company’s
AfroQuality today announced the launch of its operations in Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya, introducing a new kind of retail and distribution platform designed to help African brands scale across the continent and globally. AfroQuality is building the distribution rails for African brands; a multi-country retail and logistics backbone that allows artisans, designers, and manufacturers to move
Nokia today announced that fibertime is expanding its fiber broadband access footprint to include an additional 400,000 homes located across South Africa’s underserved communities. The broadband roll-out is part of fibertime’s larger goal of connecting 2 million homes by 2028. Fibertime will deploy a combination of Nokia’s IP and fiber access technologies to build semi-mobile
Scan Global Logistics (SGL), a leading provider of global logistics services, is proud to announce the opening of its new operations in Egypt. This expansion aligns with SGL’s ambitious global growth strategy and increases its foothold in one of the region’s most strategic markets. The opening in Egypt is part of SGL’s strategic focus to
Mr Price Foundation targets empowering 500,000 youth by 2035 to tackle SA’s unemployment crisis The organisation released its FY2025 Integrated Impact Report, which highlights the strides made in youth employability, entrepreneurship and primary education. Mr Price Foundation has announced an ambitious plan: to get 500,000 youth economically resilient by 2035. The target, revealed in its
Mr Price Foundation has announced an ambitious plan: to get 500,000 youth economically resilient by 2035. The target, revealed in its newly released FY2025 Integrated Impact Report, comes as the country faces a youth unemployment crisis, with 7.7 million young people not in employment, education or training. READ THE REPORT HERE READ THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Township retail is entering a new era as Smartfill rolls out its latest, innovative refill dispensers in spaza shops across Tembisa bringing affordable and more sustainable shopping closer to home for thousands of households. Designed for the informal trade market, Smartfill eliminates single-use plastic and makes everyday essentials significantly more affordable by allowing shoppers to buy what
Specialist agriculture investor AgDevCo is pleased to announce its latest investment in Hybrid, an integrated poultry producer located in Zambia. Hybrid is a leading company in Zambia’s poultry industry, operating a vertically integrated model that spans the entire value chain from breeder farms to processed poultry products. It is part of the African Poultry Development
Partnership aligns with Jumia’s push for ecofriendly deliveries and sustainable e-commerce Jumia (NYSE:JMIA), a leading e-commerce platform in Africa, has partnered with Spiro to launch a fleet of electric bikes (e-bikes) to power deliveries in Uganda, within Kampala. This initiative marks a significant step in Jumia’s ongoing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy to reduce
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced a commitment to invest $100 million throughout the Middle East and Africa, fueling innovation, supporting entrepreneurs, and driving inclusive economic growth in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital commerce regions. This strategic investment will be deployed through a mix of minority investments, acquisitions, PayPal Ventures funding, people, and
Pick n Pay opened its first Hypermarket in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, 23 September, following the conversion of its existing Supermarket at Midlands Liberty Mall. This investment marks a significant transformation of the former Pick n Pay Supermarket into a full-scale Hypermarket – delivering a brand-new, one-stop shopping experience for customers in Pietermaritzburg and the greater KwaZulu-Natal region.
Originally published by Cross Switch here: https://cross-switch.com/cross-switch-at-seamless-africa-2025-orchestrating-growth-in-payments/ Seamless Southern Africa 2025, held in Johannesburg, brought together over 6,000 professionals from the banking, fintech, retail, and e-commerce sectors. The energy in the air confirmed the feeling that Africa isn’t just following global digital commerce trends, but is moving ahead at its own lively pace, showing that
Nasan Energies Namibia (Pty) Ltd announced that it has agreed with Vivo Energy Namibia to acquire 53 Engen and Shell-branded fuel service stations, in a landmark transaction. The acquisition, which is subject to approval by the Namibian Competition Commission, marks a historic moment for Namibia’s energy sector. In May 2024, Vivo Energy completed the purchase
Philippi’s semi-rural agricultural and farming zone, which comprises the Philippi Horticultural Area, remains a lifeline for Cape Town’s fresh produce supply and food security – and businesses that support the farmers in this area play a vital role in protecting this important food production asset. Known as Cape Town’s food basket, Philippi produces up to
The Shoprite Group has once again claimed top honours at the 2025 South African Loyalty Awards, with its Xtra Savings programme named Best Retail Loyalty Programme of the Year for the fifth year running. Launched in 2019, Xtra Savings is South Africa’s largest rewards programme, with over 33.7 million members who saved R16.5 billion at
Pick n Pay has been reaffirmed its leadership in loyalty innovation by winning multiple accolades at the prestigious 2025 South African Loyalty Awards, including a top category win and several commendations across key campaign and data categories. The retailer’s wins reflect its deep commitment to delivering value-driven, customer-first loyalty experiences that resonate with millions of
PnP Clothing has reached a major milestone with the opening of its 400th stand-alone store at Westgate Mall in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This landmark moment marks more than two decades of consistent growth for the brand and reflects its increasing relevance in South Africa’s dynamic retail landscape. Despite rising input costs and constrained household spending, South
Vivo Energy, the pan-African retailer and marketer of Shell and Engen-branded fuels and lubricants, announced the launch of its new VE-CEM (Continuous Equipment Monitoring) solution, powered by Digital Twin technology from its strategic partner, Intangles. VE-CEM gives businesses unprecedented visibility of their vehicles and equipment, helping them predict and prevent breakdowns before they occur. By harnessing real-time
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) launched the African Trade and Distribution Company (ATDC) to catalyse large scale trade in raw materials, minerals and value-added products from across Africa. Afreximbank, through the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), established ATDC in collaboration with Arise Integrated Industrial Platforms (Arise IIP), Equitane DMCC and the African Continental Free
Walmart announced its plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year. This strategic move underscores Walmart’s commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise accessible to more customers. It also follows Walmart’s first Growth Summit held in April, which featured suppliers from 12 countries across the continent with incredible innovations and products made, grown
During the Africa Food Systems Forum in Dakar, Heifer International urged governments, donors, investors, and development partners to deepen their commitment to local partnerships that can accelerate agricultural transformation across the continent. The organization emphasized that when governments, smallholder farmers, youth innovators, cooperatives, and the private sector work together with the development sector, Africa can build stronger
Africa’s industrial and logistics market is witnessing accelerated growth, with occupancy levels for modern warehouses reaching 83% in H1 2025—up from 75% a year earlier, representing a 10.7% year-on-year increase. According to the global property consultant Knight Frank’s Africa Industrial Market Dashboard (H1 2025), the sector is recording historic occupancy highs, driven by the rapid
Avocado season has been in full swing since March, and South Africans are scooping up the country’s favourite fruit in record volumes. With creamy texture, great health credentials, and versatile uses, it’s easy to understand the obsession. According to the South African Avocado Growers’ Association (SAAGA), the country produces around 155,000 metric tonnes of avocados annually,
Woolworths Holdings FY25 Results For The 52 Weeks Ended 29 June 2025 HIGHLIGHTS* *To facilitate year-on-year comparison, this media release focuses on the pro forma 52-week financial information for continuing operations. The Group results are for the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2025, and not directly comparable to the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2024.
Reviewed results for the 52 weeks ended 29 June 2025 and cash dividend declaration 2025 Sales surpass R250 billion Key information – continuing operations* * It is important to note the Group’s continuing operations result for the period under review is reported against a prior period which has been restated for the classification of the Group’s
The 500th Usave supermarket in South Africa opened in Hopefield, Western Cape today – marking a major milestone in the Shoprite Group’s continued mission to expand access to affordable goods and services in more communities across the country and beyond. Launched in 2003 under the leadership of now-CEO Pieter Engelbrecht, Usave has become a critical part of the Group’s
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