#AfricaMonth: Why informal retailing in Africa must not be overlooked

[Lauren Hartzenberg] The economic contribution of Africa's informal retail market and its prevalence in the lives of the continent's consumers should not be underestimated...

Technology can empower spazas for economic growth

[Andrew Dawson] Spaza shops, the heart and soul of many communities, have the potential to be so much more, thanks to technology...

Challenging 6 informal sector myths

[Kim Furman] Technology liberates. To understand if the informal sector is ready to adopt tech innovation, certain myths need to shattered, says Kim Furman from Synthesis...

SA mobile startup helps informal traders compare and order stock

[Tom Jackson] South African startup Last Mile for BoP is rolling out a mobile application that enables informal traders to compare bulk prices and order stock from their phone...

Innovative Franchise Concepts' lifeline to informal traders

[Issa Sikiti da Silva] Informal traders have been offered a 'golden' opportunity to formalise their business and change the face of their trading processes through the Drink & Snack franchise. The project, an initiative of Innovative Franchise Concepts (IFC) and funded by National Brands Limited (NBL), will kick off today, Wednesday, 13 October 2010, in selected areas of Johannesburg.