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The evolution of SA’s largest e-commerce

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The evolution of SA’s largest e-commerce operator is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Our host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Mamongae Mahlare, Takealot’s group CEO.

Topics of discussion include: Takealot’s business model; giving small business access to a large market of customers; growth of online retail in SA; what can be done to further increase adoption; and an outlook for e-commerce in 2023.

Business Day Spotlight is a TimesLIVE Production.
1 Dec 2022 English South Africa Business News · News

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