Online retailer, kalahari.net, has launched a pioneering payment solution to address online security concerns and make online shopping accessible to everyone that has a cellphone. MiMoney, powered by Standard Bank, is an electronic payment voucher that can be purchased through self-banking channels (Internet banking, mobile banking and telephone banking) or from participating sales agents. 3 Dec 2008

USA: Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year, but online retail experts say it may not be big enough this year to increase overall holiday sales compared to 2007. 2 Dec 2008

The article was originally written for US online retailers, but it applies equally to our own here in South Africa, for in almost every mention of the US, one could substitute SA - for example in the weakness of the currency compared with the euro. The European market presents us with a challenging but real opportunity. 27 Nov 2008

E-commerce sites are ramping up for Cyber Monday, their counterpart to the Black Friday holiday shopping rush, with a barrage of promotional offers. However, it's doubtful that deep discounts and free shipping offers will be enough to break through the consumer ennui triggered by the recession. 25 Nov 2008

As I watch the world economy spiraling downward, I thank my lucky stars that I happen to work in one of the few industries that is expected to grow despite the downturn. Nonetheless, online retailers are going to face slower growth than we were all predicting even a few weeks ago, and the industry is being forced to completely reevaluate budgets and priorities. 17 Nov 2008

Nintendo SA is launching a new online store, enabling gaming enthusiasts to order both the latest releases as well as back-issues of their favourite Wii and DS Lite games direct from the site.
13 Nov 2008

Keedo, a Proudly South African children's clothing company, is taking its shopping experience online with the launch of their new website.
7 Nov 2008