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The Competition Commission delivers its final Market Inquiry report to Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau at the Sandton Hotel. Joined by Competition Commissioner Doris Tshepe and Deputy Commissioner James Hodge were in attendance.  – Photo:  The Competition Commission

Competition regulation is essential for inclusive growth

In ensuring that markets remain open for all, the Competition Commission’s work cultivates the right conditions for new and growing businesses, including black-owned businesses,…

No silver bullet solution, Takealot boss says as Chinese retailers penetrate local space

The company has welcomed the removal of concessions that will make it more expensive to buy apparel from international online retailers such as China’s Shein and Temu

Media24 owner Naspers says it is pursuing the continuation of its businesses despite the recent decision to halt major print publications.
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Naspers sees continuation of its Media24 business despite print publication cuts

The company said it was responding to the global culture of online news consumption This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail…

Amazon  will shake up the online retail sector – but it might take some time. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

What Amazon’s entry means for South Africa

The e-commerce giant will shake up the online retail sector – but it might take some time

Checkers has successfully capitalised on their online offerings, becoming a leader within their respective category.

Online shopping is booming in South Africa

Consumers are increasingly turning to online supermarkets to buy essential goods

Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion retailers like Shein. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Will Shein’s shine eclipse SA industry?

Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion retailers

Best Xiaomi smart tech deals at Takealot this November

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Many ways to pay: Chief executive of Takealot Group Mamongae Mahlare says that Amazon’s entry into the local market won’t be easy for them but will stimulate investment in e-commerce.

Interview: Takealot Group CEO on the Amazon invasion

The chief executive of South Africa’s leading e-commerce company has called for an even playing field

Bob van Dijk. Photo by Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Naspers and Prosus chief executive Bob van Dijk steps down

Ervin Tu, the group chief investment officer at Naspers, has been appointed interim chief executive of both companies

The Competition Commission’s online intermediation platforms market inquiry has unravelled a web of “uncompetitive online business practices” of firms like Google.  (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images)

Google, Takealot, Uber Eats must change their ‘uncompetitive practices’

Competition Commission instructs local and global online businesses to change their marketing tactics to level the playing field for small and black-owned companies

Takealot Group CEO, Mamongae Mahlare
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Addressing the skills shortage in SA will reduce youth unemployment

There is a great demand for digital skilled employees across the board

Mamongae Mahlare, group chief executive of Takealot,

E-commerce: the great equaliser

Takealot is committed to building an e-commerce ecosystem in South Africa for the benefit of all who live in it

Delivery service: Amazon centre in London. The pandemic disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon is an even bigger disruptor lying in wait. Photo: Getty Images

Amazon to eat Woolworths, Shoprite and Takealot lunch?

The pandemic may have disrupted the analogue business models of South African retailers to the online world. Amazon, unlike Walmart, is possibly an even bigger disruptor lying in…

Mamongae Mahlare, group chief executive of Takealot,

Q&A: Takealot boss welcomes the arrival of Amazon

Mamongae Mahlare, group chief executive of Takealot, says the company is not intimidating sellers, which have increased from 120 in 2016 to more than 8 000

The increase in e-commerce is driving the demand in storage and distribution space, it will also hurt bricks and mortar retail in the long run. (Photo by Luca Sola / AFP)

Online retail sales boost warehouse sector

The increase in e-commerce is driving the demand in storage and distribution space, it will also hurt bricks and mortar retail in the long run

Amazon’s warehouse in England. More South Africans are shopping online. (Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

Surveys predict Black Friday likely to fuel e-commerce

Fear of contracting the coronavirus while fighting off other shoppers will probably change how people shop for sales