Unification of Wasoko and MaxAB builds on growing trade ties between North and East Africa, serving informal retailers in five countries.
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B2B e-commerce platform believes the likes of Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Senegal offer better and less volatile growth prospects.
Nigeria’s OmniRetail is targeting countries in Francophone Africa Read More »
E-commerce platform is opening a warehouse in Tanzania and plans further regional growth, followed by expansion elsewhere on the continent.
Kenya’s Kilimall eyes growth in Tanzania and other E. African markets Read More »
Online shopping giant unveils its South African platform, promising to give independent sellers an opportunity to ‘launch, grow and scale’.
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Researchers discover that the display format of online reviews can have a notable influence on consumers’ purchase decisions.
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Spar Group’s home-delivery service is replacing some of its fuel-powered bikes to ‘promote sustainability in the retail sector’.
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Alliance offers a simple, fast and convenient experience for consumers to buy groceries online, with orders being delivered within an hour.
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B2C e-commerce on the continent is facing headwinds. But the fast-emerging B2B digital retail platforms may have a bright future.
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Dr. Kin Kariisa is an extraordinary force at the helm of Next Media Services, a conglomerate encompassing NBS TV, Nile Post, Sanyuka TV, Next Radio, Salam TV, Next Communication, Next Productions, and an array of other influential enterprises. His dynamic role as Chief Executive Officer exemplifies his unwavering commitment to shaping media, business, and community landscapes.
With an esteemed academic journey, Dr. Kariisa’s accolades include an Honorary PhD in exemplary community service from the United Graduate College inTexas, an MBA from United States International University in Nairobi, Kenya, a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Huazong University in China, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from Makerere University.
Dr. Kariisa pursued PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radboud University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. As a dynamic educator, he has shared his expertise as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at both Makerere University and Radboud University.
Dr Kin did his PhD research in Computer Security and Identity Management at Security of Systems Group, Radbond University in Nigmegen, Netherlands. He previously served as a lecturer of e-Government and Information Security at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda and Radbond University in Netherlands.
Dr Kin did his postgraduate courses in Strategic Business Management, Strategic Leadership Communication and Strategies for Leading Successful Change Initiatives at Harvard University, Boston USA.