The internet revolution and the rise of mobile on the black continent has heralded a deluge of technological conveniences in communication, business, and lifestyle that hitherto were the preserve of the first world. One of the most obvious of these trends is growing traction in the e-commerce sector, which after a number of false starts has begun to show sure signs of taking off in earnest as consumers come online and demonstrate increasing willingness to participate in electronic transactions.

The online retail sub-sector looks all but ready to explode, with the likes of Konga and Jumia jostling to capitalise on the early advantage. The online travel vertical isn’t doing badly either. Local pioneers in that space, Wakanow, are entrenched, and have recently had the South African Travelstart snapping at their heels.

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