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Sénégal: le commerce électronique survolté

January 5, 2021 Company News, In the News

Au Sénégal, le commerce électronique a le vent en poupe. Malgré une faible bancarisation (de seulement 21%), les sites de e-commerce se multiplient, principalement à Dakar, la capitale. Et cela […]

COVID-19: Jumia celebrates its 8th Anniversary in support of its communities

June 25, 2020 Company News, In the News

The e-commerce company will celebrate its anniversary supporting SMEs and consumers in the unique context of COVID-19. Lagos, June 22, 2020: Africa’s leading e-Commerce platform, Jumia, will mark its 8th […]

Coronavirus pandemic boosts online trade in Africa

June 16, 2020 Company News, In the News

Many businesses in Africa have discovered new ways to bring goods and services to their clients during the COVID-19 lockdown. Both big and small entrepreneurs stand to benefit from online […]

CNN (video): Boost in E-Commerce Across Africa

June 9, 2020 In the News

Oxford Business Group: How can digital solutions aid Nigeria’s Covid-19 fight?

May 19, 2020 Company News, In the News

As the world grapples with the challenges posed by Covid-19, Nigeria is leveraging digital solutions to limit disruption to essential supplies and commerce during the pandemic. On March 20 the country, […]

TechCrunch: Goldman-backed ventures Jumia and Twiga partner on produce in Kenya

May 19, 2020 Company News, In the News

Pan-African e-commerce company Jumia and B2B agtech startup Twiga Foods are partnering to deliver produce in Kenya using adaptive measures during COVID-19. Jumia offers online goods and services verticals in 11 countries and became the […]

Jumia implements “Contactless” Delivery and “Cashless” Payments in response to the COVID-19 in Africa

March 27, 2020 Company News, In the News

Lagos, 27th March 2020: Africa’s leading eCommerce platform Jumia has announced the implementation of ‘contactless’ delivery for prepaid packages on the platform. The company is taking additional measures to keep […]

Jumia announces actions to support Governments’ fight against COVID-19 in Africa

March 20, 2020 Company News, In the News

Lagos (Nigeria) – 20 March 2020 – Africa’s leading e-Commerce platform Jumia has offered the support of its integrated ecosystem which include a marketplace, logistics and online payments to governments […]

Jumia and Reckitt Benckiser Partner to Provide Consumers Access to Hygiene Products in Africa

March 16, 2020 Company News, In the News

16th March 2020: Jumia, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa has today announced a major partnership with Reckitt Benckiser, the global health products manufacturer to help consumers access hygienic products […]

Jumia confirme sa place d’application shopping n°1 au Maroc

January 10, 2020 In the News

L’événement promotionnel le plus populaire au Maroc a permis à Jumia de battre un nouveau record avec son opération de soldes en lignes la plus importante. Organisé du 08 au […]

History is playing it differently for Africa

December 18, 2019 In the News, Interviews

Logistics Update Africa: The domination of informal retail due to underdeveloped infrastructure, the difficult cargo movements because of tough geographical terrains and the appetite to shop due to increasing income […]

Interview with Sami Louali, EVP Financial Services at Jumia Group, on the particularities of the African ecommerce ecosystem

December 18, 2019 In the News, Interviews

Cross-Border Payments and Commerce Report 2019 – 2020 by The Paypers What is the story of Jumia and how do you differentiate among other online marketplaces? Jumia is the leading […]

Google Case Study: Jumia harnesses machine learning to optimise bids while boosting conversions

November 20, 2019 In the News, Research

The pan-African e-commerce retailer gains better overall performance while reducing optimisation effort. Jumia is a pan-African e-commerce retailer offering millions of products from thousands of brands. The wide product range […]

Africa’s Amazon Enlists Andre Iguodala to Boost U.S. Profile

September 14, 2019 In the News, Interviews

Jumia Technologies AG is struggling to convince U.S. investors it can build a successful e-commerce business in Africa, with the shares down 23% since a New York initial public offering […]

Baby Amazons take on their American role model

August 2, 2019 In the News

(The Economist): Delight Ogualu’s hair is straight, black and gloriously glossy. She made it herself. Mrs Ogualu and her husband run a business selling wigs, which are fashionable in Nigeria. […]

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