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Tanzanian Digital Auction Platform Eyes East and West Africa Expansion
Tanzania’s fast‑growing digital commerce scene just welcomed a bold new contender: Piku, a unique platform blending e-commerce with gamified auctions.
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- Digital Marketing
Karachi Schoolgirl Teams up with Leading E‑Commerce Platform to Bring Hello Kitty Dreamland to Life
Driven by youthful imagination and strategic collaboration, 13-year-old Maryam Fatima from Karachi has teamed up with a renowned e-commerce brand—known for its global…
- AI
Soup Restaurant to Launch AI-Driven Smart Kitchen Solutions through Strategic Joint Venture
Soup Restaurant Group is embarking on a transformative journey by entering a joint venture with Shanghai-based technology firm Xi Xiang Technology to develop AI-powered…
- AI
Jump Scores $23 Million in Series A as Rodriguez and Lore Push into Fan-Centric Ticketing
Jump—a startup founded by former MLB star Alex Rodriguez, entrepreneur Marc Lore, and industry veteran Jordy Leiser—has successfully closed $23 million in Series A…
- AI
Kenyan Fintech HoneyCoin Raises $4.9 Million to Revolutionize Cross-Border Payments
HoneyCoin, the Nairobi-based fintech innovator, has successfully closed a $4.9 million seed funding round, paving the way for the expansion of its stablecoin-powered…
- AI
TikTok Shop Surges to $26 Billion in GMV, Emerging as a Serious Amazon Rival
TikTok Shop has doubled its global Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) in the first half of 2025, reaching an impressive $26 billion. This remarkable growth is largely fueled…
- Startup
Alibaba Introduces Accio Agent to Transform Global B2B Sourcing
In a pivotal move aimed at redefining digital trade dynamics, Alibaba International has launched Accio Agent, an AI-powered assistant seamlessly integrated into its B2B…
- AI
The De Minimis Shift: E-Commerce and Shopper Habits Set for Major Change
Online shopping is on the cusp of a significant transformation as the United States prepares to revoke the long-standing de minimis exemption for low-value cross-border…
- Digital Marketing
Jumia Partners with Government to Drive Nigeria’s E-Commerce Expansion
Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is set to receive a major boost as Jumia, the country’s leading online retail platform, enters into a strategic collaboration with the…
- AI
Myntra Launches Zero-Commission Support for Ethnic Wear Brands
One of India’s leading e-commerce platforms for women’s fashion, Myntra has announced a bold new initiative targeting over 500 digital-first ethnic wear brands.
- Digital Marketing
Flood Raises $3.5 Million to Digitise Offline Commerce in Emerging Markets
South African startup Flood, a pioneering platform in the “SuperApp-as-a-Service” category, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding to drive its mission of digitising…
- Digital Marketing
Lagos Summit Confronts AI Dreams Amid Africa’s Digital Divide
At a pivotal gathering in Lagos, Africa’s most populous city, policymakers, business leaders, and tech experts convened for the African Digital Economy and Inclusion…
- Digital Marketing
Kenyan Fintech HoneyCoin Secures $4.9 Million to Power Stablecoin-Powered Payments
Kenyan fintech startup HoneyCoin has raised $4.9 million in seed funding to drive its international expansion across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 2020 by…
- Digital Marketing
Etihad Rail to Establish New Commercial Hubs Across the UAE
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) national railway project, Etihad Rail, aims not only to transform transportation but also to reshape the economy.
- AI
The Era of Artificial Intelligence and Data Begins in Africa’s Retail Sector
Africa’s retail sector is rapidly transforming through digitalization and the opportunities technology offers.
- E-Commerce
E-Commerce Boom in South Africa Brings New Challenges for Sellers
As South Africa—the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa—experiences a rapid surge in e-commerce activity, the sector’s growth is accompanied by a range of complex…
- AI
Boodil and Transaction Junction Introduce Innovative E-Commerce Payment Solution in Africa
UK-based fintech company Boodil has announced a strategic partnership with South Africa’s leading payment infrastructure provider Transaction Junction.
- E-Commerce
ShopsBUY.com Acquires Brazilian Tech Firm, Doubling Its Engineering Capacity
Global e-commerce player ShopsBUY.com, with a rapidly growing footprint in Brazil, has announced the acquisition of a Brazilian e-commerce technology company—effectively…
- AI
AnyMind Extends AI Customer Service to WhatsApp via AnyChat Integration
In a strategic move to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency, AnyMind Group has expanded its AI-driven customer service agent from LINE to the…
- AI
Over 35,000 New Businesses Join Dubai Chamber in First Half of 2025
Dubai continues to brand itself as a global magnet for enterprise, welcoming more than 35,000 new companies into the fold of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the…
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