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Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

Africa's luxury goods markets emerge as a powerhouse

African online retailer Jumia sees growth despite Chinese competition

African online retailer Jumia sees growth despite Chinese competition

By MacDonald Dzirutwe 17 hours

Source: © 123rf A recent study by Public Desire ranked the most 'online shopping addicted' countries

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Pep Clothing celebrates 50 years of local production

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Diageo dedicates $219m to sustainability projects in Africa

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H&M's first African designer collaboration hits stores this August

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Philip Morris opens first IQOS flagship in Africa

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Broll report details plastic usage trends in SA retail industry

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