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Boom, a blockchain-based ecosystem for digital payments and an e-commerce platform for the unbanked has launched Boom Pay to enable online merchants to accept digital payments from KYC-verified consumers across Africa.

MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet seamlessly integrated into the Opera Mini browser for Android users and built on the Celo blockchain. The wallet users to save, send, and receive funds instantly on their mobile phones with very low transaction fees.

The Carbon Trust is a global climate consultancy that aims to accelerate the move to a decarbonized future. The organization, which was founded in the UK and operates globally, certifies products’ carbon footprints in accordance with international standards.

The global app industry has grown tremendously over the years as people spend more on mobile apps than ever.

Who Cares? Who Does? identifies that the ‘Eco-actives’ segment, made up of the most eco-conscious consumers, has rebounded from its 2022 cost of living crisis-related decline.

The artificial intelligence in retail market is expected to reach $57.8 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate of 41 per cent from 2023 to 2030.

According to Kantar Media Reactions 2023, most consumers consider ads on Amazon to be relevant and useful, with few negative qualities.

Among retail advertisers, connected TV (CTV) accounted for half (50%) of global video impression share in 2022, an increase of nearly 52% compared to 2019.

Global business leaders remain unclear about the real, transformative power of AI and how to leverage it.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies, a prominent retail chain in South Africa, has partnered with Smart Media, a provider of advertising solutions, to offer FMCG brands a powerful arsenal of in-store advertising tools.

After becoming South Africa's first retailer to tap into the Roblox universe in 2022, Game has launched Season two of the Game game on the platform, bringing with it a new first for South Africa - locally-inspired and designed user generated content (UGC).

Tomy’s Autumn/Winter campaigns, conceptualised and executed by the digital team at branding and communication agency ITI, the International Trend Institute, showcase Tomy Takkies’ latest seasonal collection of fashion sneakers across Tomy’s digital platforms.

Jumia Food has announced the expansion of its operations to Meru and Nanyuki. This is part of Jumia Food’s strategy to deepen its reach in secondary cities in Kenya.

60% of viewers plan to stream at least one awards show in 2023, with 89% of viewers planning to spend the same or more time watching awards shows compared to 2022.

Amazon has overtaken Apple to become the world’s most valuable tech brand, with a brand value of USD299.3 billion. Amazon’s brand value has increased 36%.

The survey, conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Catchpoint, shows that nearly 40% of all respondents suffer customer-impacting disruptions, which cost up to $1 million per month.

Among retail advertisers, connected TV (CTV) accounted for half (50%) of global video impression share in 2022, an increase of nearly 52% compared to 2019.

TikTok appears to be looking to take on Amazon, Shein and others by opening a retail store in the U.S. version of its app, potentially as soon as next month, and will use the store to feature its own line of products like toys and kitchen gadgets.

Amazon has once again been named the world’s most valuable retail brand, with a brand value of $299.3 billion, according to brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance.

 Smirnoff, the global vodka brand, is announcing the global launch of its vibrant new campaign, 'WE DO WE', boldly championing the power of the collective and celebrating the magic of 'we' that's created when different people, ingredients, and flavors come together.

Amazon is the latest big tech company to join the generative AI race, announcing that it is releasing Amazon Bedrock, a suite of generative AI tools to help Amazon Web Service customers.