Tag: e-commerce
E-commerce key to driving job creation in Africa
A new report released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has found that online marketplaces could create as many as 3 million jobs in Africa over the next six years. Considering the current state of unemployment in many parts of the continent – particularly among the youth – the healthy development of an e-commerce marketplace will prove to be an important contributor to Africa’s economic growth and job creation in the future.
Using technology to innovate retail businesses
While online isn’t threatening the brick-and-mortar retailers too much as yet, traditional retailers must use digital to innovate their business and remain relevant.
Digital marketplaces – catalysts for SME growth?
Today, 21 AUGUST is World Entrepreneurs’ Day, a day when people who start their own businesses are celebrated globally. One of the biggest make-or-break factors for small to medium sized businesses is creating and maintaining a strong online presence.
e-commerce the ‘new frontier for VAT’
It is no secret that tax systems around the world are struggling to keep pace with the digitisation of commerce and South Africa too, after an initially pro-active stance towards taxing e-commerce, was arguably starting to fall behind in this 'new frontier for VAT'.
