Konga, Nigeria’s e-commerce platform is set to cushion the effect of Nigeria’s tough economy on parents, teachers, students and school administrators with its Back-To-School campaign offer. This soft landing which heralds the resumption of another academic year across the country is the authentic sales campaign aimed at ameliorating the financial stress thrown up by high […]
Read MoreAirtel Africa, a provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, has gone into partnership with Network International (Network) a digital commerce company as its payment processor. This collaboration is set to drive Airtel’s continued provision of cutting-edge mobile services across the continent and beyond. By partnering with Network International, Airtel Africa will be well equipped […]
Read MoreKonga Bags HP Retail Supplies Partner Award Konga, the multiple award-winning composite e-commerce group, has once again made a significant mark on the global stage. The retail powerhouse has been honored with the prestigious Retail Supplies Partner of the Year 2023 award by global technology company HP. The award recognizes Konga’s excellence and solidifies its position […]
Read MoreThe MasterCard Foundation, through its Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, will host its inaugural ed-tech conference in Nigeria next month. Ed-tech ecosystem stakeholders from across the continent working at the nexus of education and ICT are expected to share expertise on practical solutions. The ed-tech conference will be a biennial convening of stakeholders committed […]
Read MoreKonga, Nigeria’s e-commerce giant has flagged-off the third edition of its Mid-Year Shopping Festival designed to reward customer with exciting gifts and prizes. The sales campaign, offers two months of intense price slashes across all product categories. It promises to be the biggest discount sale in the first half of the year, rivaled only by Konga’s legendary Black Friday […]
Read MoreJumia, one of Africa’s leading e-commerce platforms, has announced two new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) partnerships in Nigeria with Newedge (Easybuy), a finance company in Nigeria, and CredPal, a Nigerian fintech company. According to Jumia, the latest partnership will allow consumers across Nigeria to buy their desired products with the alternative of making flexible payments over a set […]
Read MoreNigerian-based payment technology solutions provider eTranzact has officially expanded into Uganda. The company’s expansion comes after receiving operational licenses from the Central Bank of Uganda in April 2024. eTranzact Uganda’s license The licenses, granted under the National Payment Systems Operator Act, allow the company to operate as eTranzact Platform Limited, Uganda. They permit eTranzact to offer various payment solutions and services, […]
Read MoreUS-based e-commerce giant Amazon has officially gone live with its much-anticipated online marketplace in South Africa, with the launch of Amazon.co.za. Amazon is expected to shake-up South Africa’s e-commerce space and take on established local players such as Naspers-owned Takealot, which comprises Takealot.com, Mr D Food and Superbalist. It is also expected to rival online marketplaces Bob Shop, […]
Read MoreNigerian open banking fintech Mono has formed a strategic partnership with Mastercard to introduce Mono’s DirectPay with Bank on the Mastercard Payment Gateway System (MPGS). The Mastercard Payment Gateway service is a single touch point for developers and businesses to access innovative payment methods, APIs, SDKs, and fraud protection services. Mono’s DirectPay Pay with Bank method allows businesses to collect fast […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE In a groundbreaking survey conducted across the continent, RegTech Africa and Agpaytech have revealed a seismic shift in consumer preferences towards digital payment methods. With 2,591 respondents from diverse regions, the findings underscore a resounding vote of confidence in electronic transactions, with a staggering 91% of participants expressing a clear preference for […]
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