Apps developers and antitrust regulators have criticised Apple’s tight control of the iOS app ecosystem.
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Shoprite has launched an online shopping and bulk delivery service aimed at small businesses, including spaza shops.
Amazon plans to launch an online storefront for low-priced apparel and home goods.
Takealot Group CEO Frederik Zietsman said he hopes the next trade minister will bring a strong tech focus to the portfolio.
Takealot Group plans to add more services to its TakealotMore subscription plan, which it launched last month.
Shein and Temu have exploited loopholes to undercut local e-commerce companies unfairly, Takealot said.
DMA violations could result in a fine of as much as 10% of a company’s global annual turnover.
Parent Takealot Group is tracking in line with Naspers’s global e-commerce portfolio despite a tough macro climate.
Gesture-detection software from French company Veesion is helping identify suspicious in-store behaviour.
LayUp Technologies is reforming lay-by payments by offering a streamlined, automated solution that benefits retailers and customers.