We use cookies to improve your experience. By your continued use of this site you accept such use.
VUKA Group

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Converge Africa proudly announces Amazon South Africa as a Diamond partner
  • All (1)
Source: VUKA Group |

Converge Africa proudly announces Amazon South Africa as a Diamond partner

Converge Africa 2026 will take place from 4–6 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, welcoming commerce leaders, sellers, technology providers, and industry stakeholders from across South Africa and the continent

Converge Africa is proud to announce that Amazon South Africa has confirmed its role as a Diamond Partner of Converge Africa 2026, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating digital commerce adoption, marketplace growth, and seller enablement across South Africa. Converge Africa has become South Africa’s leading digital commerce and retail technology…

The Emirates Group

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (6)
    • Emirates inaugurates Abidjan World Store, its 10th globally (1)
    • Emirates World Stores
    • Emirates inaugurates Abidjan World Store, it’s 10th globally (2)
    • Emirates inaugurates Abidjan World Store, it’s 10th globally (3)
    • Emirates inaugurates Abidjan World Store, it’s 10th globally (4)
    • Emirates Abidjan World Store Opening
  • All (6)
Source: The Emirates Group |

Emirates World travel retail footprint marks key expansion milestone with 10 stores following Abidjan opening

Airline accelerates its travel retail investment with a target to introduce 29 more stores in 2026

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is doubling down on its strategy to redefine travel retail, hitting a key expansion milestone with the opening of its 10th flagship ‘Emirates World’ store in Abidjan, bringing the current store count to 10 Emirates World Stores and 9 travel retail outlets globally.  The airline has invested AED 174…

Visa Inc.

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45% (FR)
  • Documents (2)
    • Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45% (1)
    • Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45% (2) (FR)
  • All (3)
Source: Visa Inc. |

Visa Insights Reveal Christmas Spending in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Grows 45%

Travel to popular destinations such as France, China, Morocco, and the USA increased by ~85% among Visa premium cardholders

Holiday shopping on luxury apparel and jewelry rose over 55%. Inbound travel spend increased by ~75%.  Download Infographics 1: https://apo-opa.co/4rLOSY0 Download Infographics 2: https://apo-opa.co/4qw1KQV Visa (www.Visa.com), a global leader in digital payments, today released its latest consumer spending insights for the 2025 Christmas holiday period in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),…

Choithram International Foundation

  • Multimedia content

  • Videos (1)
    • Running until the end of March 2026, the Double Blessings campaign invites customers to donate virtual biryani boxes for AED 10 or food boxes for AED 20 at checkout counters across all Choithrams stores in Dubai, as well as online at Choithrams.com; All proceeds will be directed through Dubai Cares and the UAE Food Bank to ensure that essential food supplies and educational resources reach vulnerable families locally and globally (Photo Courtesy: Dubai Cares)
  • Images (1)
    • Running until the end of March 2026, the Double Blessings campaign invites customers to donate virtual biryani boxes for AED 10 or food boxes for AED 20 at checkout counters across all Choithrams stores in Dubai, as well as online at Choithrams.com; All proceeds will be directed through Dubai Cares and the UAE Food Bank to ensure that essential food supplies and educational resources reach vulnerable families locally and globally (Photo Courtesy: Dubai Cares)
  • Documents (1)
    • Dubai Cares, UAE Food Bank and Choithrams launch fifth 'Double Blessings' Ramadan campaign, uniting the community in giving as one family
  • Audio (1)
  • All (4)
Source: Choithram International Foundation |

Dubai Cares, UAE Food Bank and Choithrams launch fifth “Double Blessings” Ramadan campaign, uniting the community in giving as one family

Popular campaign continues to support education and food security programmes across vulnerable communities, reaching hundreds and thousands of beneficiaries

Choithrams (www.Choithrams.com), the UAE’s favourite community supermarket brand, has launched the fifth edition of its “Double Blessings” Ramadan campaign, strengthening its partnership with Dubai Cares and the UAE Food Bank, both operating under the umbrella of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). The initiative, now a familiar fixture…

VUKA Group

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • Converge Africa 2026 4–6 May, CTICC, Cape Town Frictionless digital commerce. Transacting seamlessly, without borders
  • All (1)
Source: VUKA Group |

Intent HQ confirmed as Diamond Sponsor; Absa Bank as Platinum Sponsor & BEES joins as Gold Sponsor for Converge Africa 2026

Converge Africa unites leaders across Retail and eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Payments and Fintech, Digital Security, and Fulfilment, Logistics and Last Mile for three days of strategy, technology and high value meeting introductions

Africa’s digital commerce economy is growing fast, but not without friction. Fragmented retail, inconsistent data, complex payments, rising fraud risk and disconnected customer journeys continue to slow down scale for retailers, brands and marketplaces across the continent. Converge Africa 2026 will place these challenges at the centre of its agenda,…

TECNO Mobile

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (4)
    • TECNO Brought Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to Life through Ongoing Technology Carnival Activations across Africa (1)
    • TECNO Brought Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to Life through Ongoing Technology Carnival Activations across Africa (2)
    • TECNO Brought Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to Life through Ongoing Technology Carnival Activations across Africa (3)
    • TECNO Brought Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to Life through Ongoing Technology Carnival Activations across Africa (4)
  • All (4)
Source: TECNO Mobile |

TECNO Brought Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 to Life through Ongoing Technology Carnival Activations across Africa

These activations were designed as immersive, fan-first experiences that brought football, technology and entertainment together in public spaces, retail locations and pop-up venues

As the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 unfolded, TECNO (www.TECNO-Mobile.com), Official Global Partner of the tournament, was actively extending the matchday experience beyond stadiums and screens through a series of Technology Carnival activations and offline watching parties that took place across multiple African countries. Launched alongside…

AliExpress

  • Multimedia content

  • Images (1)
    • AliExpress Offers Affordable Accessories, Football Gear, and Lifestyle Essentials for Football Fans in Africa
  • All (1)
Source: AliExpress |

Boost your love for the game with AliExpress: Shop for Your Match Day Essentials and Celebrate Africa’s Biggest Football Event

AliExpress Offers Affordable Viewing Accessories, Football Gear, and Lifestyle Essentials for Football Fans in Africa

As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 approaches, AliExpress (www.AliExpress.com), the global e-commerce marketplace by Alibaba International Digital Commerce, is calling all football enthusiasts across the continent to prepare for match day with a wide range of game-viewing gear, lifestyle products, and football essentials at affordable prices. Shoppers from…

GoFynd
Source: GoFynd |

Fynd Launches in South Africa to Accelerate Unified Commerce Adoption

Onboards Surtee Group to drive omnichannel innovation and unlock next-generation shopping experiences

As digital retail in South Africa accelerates, Fynd brings a unified platform to help retailers modernise operations and deliver personalised, omnichannel experiences at scale Surtee Group’s adoption of Fynd’s unified commerce stack is a validation of the platform’s flexibility, scalability, and proven success with global fashion brands The move indicates…

EcoFlow
Source: EcoFlow |

Rising Tariffs, Smarter Power: Take Control of Your Energy Costs with EcoFlow

According to recent estimates, families that switched to solar just three years ago have already saved hundreds of thousands of rand — proof that investing in reliable backup power pays off in more ways than one

South Africans are paying more for electricity, and still not always getting it. With Eskom’s 12.74% tariff hike this year and another 8.76% and 8.83% increase approved for 2026 and 2027, power costs will have surged nearly 80% since 2022. Yet despite rising tariffs, load reduction remains a regular part…

AliExpress
Source: AliExpress |

AliExpress Launches 11.11 and Black Friday Sale to Deliver Unmatched Deals, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Empowerment, and Localized Solutions

Global Platform Brings Discounts of Up to 80%, Seamless Payments in local currencies, and Wholesale Opportunities for Consumers and Small Businesses Across Africa

AliExpress (www.AliExpress.com), the global online retail marketplace, has kicked off its highly anticipated 11.11 and Black Friday Sale, combining the platform’s biggest online shopping event with tools that empower consumers and small businesses alike across the African continent. Running from November 11 to December 3, this year’s 11.11 and Black…