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The Refill Revolution Comes to the Township: What SKUBU Means for Spaza Shops

The Refill Revolution Comes to the Township: What SKUBU Means for Spaza Shops

A fully automated, IoT-enabled refill store in Diepsloot is selling staples at up to 60% less by cutting out packaging. Here's how SKUBU works — and w...

News & Updates July 12, 2026
Why Local Trust Wins the R130 Billion E-Commerce Battle in South Africa

Why Local Trust Wins the R130 Billion E-Commerce Battle in South Africa

South African e-commerce has crossed R130 billion, and 71% of it happens on a phone. But traditional platforms are built for house numbers, credit car...

News & Updates July 05, 2026
StokFella Won 'Best Financial Solution' at the 2025 FNB App Awards — Here's Why That Matters

StokFella Won 'Best Financial Solution' at the 2025 FNB App Awards — Here's Why That Matters

StokFella's Stokvel Marketplace just won Best Financial Solution at the 2025 FNB App of the Year Awards. Here's what that says about where South Afric...

News & Updates July 03, 2026
Africa's Rider Economy Is Bigger Than You Think — And SparzaFi's Delivery Model Is Built For It

Africa's Rider Economy Is Bigger Than You Think — And SparzaFi's Delivery Model Is Built For It

Kenya's gig economy alone is worth over $1 billion. Here's why the same community-courier model powering SparzaFi's delivery network is one of Africa'...

News & Updates July 03, 2026
The Credit Gap Holding Back SA's Township Economy — and How It's Closing

The Credit Gap Holding Back SA's Township Economy — and How It's Closing

Millions of township traders keep reliable books and repay debts every day — yet most banks still can't see them. Here's how alternative credit models...

News & Updates July 03, 2026