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Mzansi e-commerce firm shaping the future of digital payments

Paymentology is a South African company that is pioneering innovations in the digital payment space at a time when the sector is experiencing explosive growth.

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New data analytics platform set to change the game for Takealot sellers

Takealytics, a new data analytics platform has been launched with the aim to help sellers on Takealot be able to track product sales with ease, and gather necessary information, including potential returns, when making the decision to list a product on the e-commerce site.

Tech Fintech
Duduzile Zwane|Published

Watch VideoThe dark side of Shein and Temu! Are workers exploited, do they use dodgy data to get shoppers hooked to buy more?

250,000 South Africans are already shopping on Shein. Since rival online shopping giant Temu lauched their ‘Shop like a Billionaire’ app in January 2024, it has become the most downloaded android app in South Africa. Picture: Pexels

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Looking for the best small kitchen appliances? Ask the experts at Loot

Explore our range of kitchen appliances that will revolutionise your culinary skills.

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Gear up for greatness with back-to-school basics from Loot

Welcome to Loot. co. za, your one-stop destination for all your back-to-school needs!

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WATCH: Festive season value for gift hunters!

If you’re on the hunt for great value and unbelievable savings this festive season, look no further than Clicks.

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Somerset Mall celebrates their 30-year anniversary

Somerset Mall’s 30th anniversary: A retail success story and a catalyst for community growth.

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Forget Black Friday, OPPO is bringing you Green Friday!

Upgrade your smartphone this Black Friday with OPPO’s unmissable offers

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Discover joy this holiday season as Hasbro unveils their spectacular array of Festive Gifts

Hasbro introduces their great gift selection for the festive season.

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Watch VideoSuperbalist promises the best brands, best styles and best deals this Black Friday

Superbalist will have exciting Showdown showstopper deals that drop throughout 24 November.

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Score big with Skyworth without breaking a sweat!

It’s all systems go on SKYWORTH’s combined Black Friday and Festive Season competition.

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iKhokha and Shopstar pave the way for simpler e-commerce

Nearly half of all South Africans have shopped online, according to eMarketer.

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Willowbridge home to 11th standalone Checkers Outdoor store

The specialist store stocks a selection of trusted brands conveniently located under one roof.

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Discover the hottest Summer fragrances from Loot to elevate your game

Summer comes alive through a captivating array of fragrances.

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Prices slashed for Checkers Xtra Savings members this weekend

The annual members-only Xtra Xtra Weekend runs from 13 to 15 October.

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Rock the boat with Loot. co. za

Available on Loot, take your sex life to a level beyond imaginable.

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Unlock the sizzle and celebrate the South African braai on National Heritage Day

As National Heritage Day approaches, let us embrace the spirit of unity, diversity, and the joy of barbecue that defines this special occasion.

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Win R100 000 voucher in Takealot's Heritage Day Design Challenge

Takealot. com, is sending out its last call for entries to all proud South Africans!

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Watch VideoCheckers – driving patriotic spirit and giving away R8 million this Rugby World Cup

Checkers is going all in to ensure South African consumers have the ultimate Rugby World Cup experience on local soil.

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It’s time to #BACKTHEBUCKS with Takelot and Samsung

Buy a select Samsung TV and get a FULL REFUND if the bokke win the World Cup.

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Man orders 100 grinding discs off Takealot, receives them in 100 individual boxes

TikTok user @chris_guardian is one of many South Africans who can’t wrap their heads around wasteful e-commerce packaging regimes.

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Dominic Naidoo|Published

Top 10 ultimate deals from Takealot’s Ultimate Checkout Sale

The Ultimate Checkout - South Africa’s biggest online sale - ends at midnight!

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It’s Xmas in July and StyleMode is having a MASSIVE sitewide sale

StyleMode is launching their mid-year Xmas in July sale that features items marked down up to 80% OFF.

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DIY enthusiasts and contractors: Don’t miss K Carrim Builders Hardware and Tiles Bonanza sale now!

K Carrim Builders Hardware and Tiles is excited to announce our Bonanza Sale!

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FMAS:23 - A game-changing experience for B2B and B2C players in Africa’s financial industry

FMAS:23 is an essential event for anyone looking to stay up to date with the latest developments in Africa’s financial industry.

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