Palmpay Partners with Jumia to Expand Online Payment Options in Nigeria
Chinese-backed fintech app Palmpay partners with Jumia to enable customers to pay for products directly from their accounts, eliminating card processing fees.
Ecommerce
Roblox Incentivizes Users to Buy Robux on Other Platforms, Skirting App Store Fees
Roblox offers up to 25% more Robux when purchased on computer, web, or gift cards, likely to avoid app store fees
Smart Shopping on Temu in 2024: Avoiding Disappointment with These Essential Tips
Learn how to navigate Temu's digital marketplace effectively and avoid common pitfalls with these expert tips and tricks for a successful online shopping experience.
Swiggy Expands 10-Minute Food Delivery Service Bolt to Over 400 Indian Cities
Swiggy's Bolt service intensifies quick-commerce race in India, scaling up partnerships with 40,000 restaurants to deliver fresh food within 10 minutes
ThredUp Divests European Business to Focus on US Market, Sells Remix to Management
Fashion resale marketplace ThredUp divests European business to focus on US market, sells Remix to management in a mutually beneficial deal
Volta Secures €6 Million Pre-Seed Round to Revolutionize B2B Sales with Vertical SaaS Platform
Italian-French startup Volta raises €6 million pre-seed funding to develop a Shopify-like platform for B2B sales, targeting midsize wholesale and distribution companies in Europe.
Walmart Debuts Shoppable Christmas Movie on Roku, Revolutionizing In-Stream Shopping
Walmart partners with Roku to release a Christmas movie allowing viewers to purchase products directly on their TV screens, marking a new frontier in shoppable content.
Zimi Raises $2 Million to Simplify Cross-Border Commerce for International Merchants
Zimi, a startup founded by Audrey Djiya and Peter Nsaka, secures $2 million in seed funding to simplify cross-border commerce for international merchants, aiming to reduce shipping costs and delivery times.
Zomato Slapped with $94.5 Million Tax Bill in India, Plans to Appeal
India's top food delivery platform faces substantial tax liability, exceeding half of its profits for FY 2024, over unpaid GST on delivery charges.
