3 Minutes With 28 March 2023 Jumia’s new CEO has a “radical” plan for Africa’s struggling e-commerce leader After a decade of losses, Jumia is reviewing its growth strategy and betting its future on managing cash flow better. By David I. Adeleke
E-commerce 23 March 2023 How Nigerians are using WhatsApp groups to fight food inflation As economic factors worsen food shortages, bulk-shopping groups are buying directly from producers. By Kingsley Charles
Fast Fashion Frenzy 22 March 2023 Shein — loved by shoppers, hated by rivals — is under investigation in South Africa Local labor groups allege the fast fashion giant is skirting import taxes, giving it an unfair advantage. By Kimberly Mutandiro
3 Minutes With 21 March 2023 A snapshot into quick commerce’s decline (and potential revival) E-grocer Jokr places all bets on Brazil for survival, in the wake of similar crises at Getir and Gopuff. By Daniela Dib
Fast Fashion Frenzy 20 March 2023 This fascist clothing company hopes you’ll tweet about how offensive it is “Make Mexico Great Again”: A flop on Facebook, the brand is going viral on Twitter. By Daniela Dib
Latin America Newsletter 15 March 2023 Rappi’s latest service: publicity stunts The Colombian super-app’s latest partnership shows what hides behind its long list of services. By Daniela Dib
E-commerce 27 February 2023 How Temu topped the U.S. app charts by turning shopping into a game E-commerce giant PDD Holdings' U.S. app hooks customers with referral giveaways. By Viola Zhou
E-commerce 22 February 2023 Amazon’s plan to lure shoppers with free streaming is working in India If the e-commerce giant cracks the ad-free, shop-as-you-watch code in the country, nothing stops it from rolling miniTV out internationally. By Nilesh Christopher
3 Minutes With 21 February 2023 Why Ion Mobility CEO James Chan is the anti-Musk The ambitious EV startup aims to design and produce original two-wheelers for Southeast Asia. By Sarah Hilton
Features 14 February 2023 Inside Flipkart, the Indian giant beating Amazon Flipkart was Walmart’s biggest acquisition. Will it be able to stay India’s e-commerce leader? By Mihir Dalal
TikTok Domination 13 February 2023 Alibaba hacks go viral on Latin American TikTok Influencers give tips on Chinese e-commerce and then sell their services to bargain hunters. By Daniela Dib
Report 9 February 2023 Jumia wants to be the “Amazon of Africa.” But it can’t find the customers Its stock has fallen 70% since its IPO as growth stalls and operating losses mount. By David I. Adeleke
