E-commerce & Logistics
The latest E-commerce & Logistics stories, scored against the thesis and threaded over time.
Ghana to Host UN Convention Signing on Digital Cargo Documents on October 26
Ghana will host the signing of a United Nations convention on digital cargo documents on 26 October 2026, positioning the country as a venue for advancing trade digitalisation. The event is assessed as a concrete step toward reducing…
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- 2026-10-17Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana Signs UN Digital Trade Pact
Ghana will host the signing of a United Nations convention on digital cargo documents on 26 October 2026, positioning the country as a venue for advancing trade digitalisation. The event is assessed…
- 2026-10-06Unverified — not yet reviewed
Copia Kenya Ordered Into Liquidation
A Kenyan court has ordered last-mile e-commerce startup Copia into liquidation after finding that rescue efforts had been exhausted. The outcome is a cautionary signal for last-mile e-commerce…
- 2026-10-04Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana E-Commerce Origin Story
A published account traces the origin of a Ghanaian e-commerce operation to a single $100 sandal transaction, offering a founder narrative with ecosystem interest. The piece contains limited hard…
- 2026-10-03Unverified — not yet reviewed
Tema Port Container Removal Disputed
Importers have petitioned the Ghana Revenue Authority over the alleged unauthorised removal of 28 containers from Tema Port. The complaint raises import-chain integrity concerns relevant to logistics…
- 2026-10-03Unverified — not yet reviewed
Fashion Coalition Lands at Kantamanto
A global fashion coalition has launched its operations at Kantamanto Market in Accra, Ghana's prominent second-hand clothing hub, with a focus on circular economy principles. The initiative touches…
- 2026-09-28Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana Modernises Traditional Markets
A government initiative under the 24-Hour Economy policy is targeting the modernisation of Ghana's traditional markets. The programme is assessed as having potential implications for informal retail…
- 2026-09-20Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana Platform Eyes Global Exports
Ignite Social Enterprise, a Ghana-based platform, is targeting global markets for locally manufactured Ghanaian products. The venture is reported as early-stage with limited sourced data on traction…
- 2026-09-15Unverified — not yet reviewed
Twiga Foods Collapses Into Administration
Kenyan startup Twiga Foods has entered administration after sustained financial pressure, marking a high-profile collapse in Africa's agri-logistics startup segment. The failure signals structural…
- 2026-09-15Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana Import Trade Shifting to Abidjan
The Institute of Economic Affairs Ghana has warned that Ghana risks losing import trade volumes to Abidjan, a shift that would reshape logistics and e-commerce cost structures for businesses using…
- 2026-09-13Unverified — not yet reviewed
Cold Chain Targets Horticulture Exports
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy programme is targeting greenhouses, cold storage facilities, and air cargo infrastructure to transform the country's horticulture export sector. The initiative directly links…
- 2026-09-12Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana Property Tax Costs Explained
A detailed breakdown of property transaction costs in Ghana in 2026 has been published, covering taxes, fees, and hidden charges including updated VAT rules. The guide is assessed as a practical…
- 2026-09-12Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ghana 2026 Property Market Analysed
A data-driven analysis of Ghana's 2026 property market has been published, offering trend indicators for founders and investors assessing real estate conditions. The report provides a current-year…
- 2026-09-11Unverified — not yet reviewed
Telecel Shop Goes Live Ghana
Telecel has unveiled Telecel Shop, a digital platform designed to connect shoppers and businesses, integrated within Ghana's mobile money ecosystem. The launch positions Telecel as a direct…
- 2026-09-07Unverified — not yet reviewed
Uber Nigeria Exit Draws Scrutiny
Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened a formal probe into Uber's exit from the country, adding regulatory scrutiny to the platform's immediate shutdown reported…
- 2026-09-07Unverified — not yet reviewed
AI Pricing Bias Hits Africa
New analysis examines how AI-driven price discrimination is operating on African digital platforms, with indirect relevance to Ghanaian consumers and e-commerce operators. The commentary adds to a…
- 2026-09-05Unverified — not yet reviewed
Africa Rewired Uber's Model
New reporting documents how Uber's Africa operations were progressively reshaped by the continent's cash-heavy economies and informal transport dynamics, contrasting with the platform's original…
- 2026-09-04Unverified — not yet reviewed
Port Delays Raise Business Costs
The ICC Ghana has flagged port inspection delays as a direct driver of rising costs for businesses, particularly those dependent on imports. The warning adds to previously documented concerns about…
- 2026-09-03Unverified — not yet reviewed
Uber Quits Nigeria and Uganda
Uber has shut down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect, ending a 12-year run in Nigeria. The exits raise questions about the sustainability of the ride-hailing model in West…
- 2026-08-31Unverified — not yet reviewed
Tamale Air Cargo Hub Planned
Ghana's government has announced plans to develop a 150-acre air cargo hub at Tamale Airport, targeting agri-export logistics and supply chain infrastructure for northern Ghana. The project is…
- 2026-08-30Unverified — not yet reviewed
Tema Port Costs Hurt Trade
Oro Oil CEO Maxwell Commey has called for urgent fixes to Tema Port infrastructure and connecting roads, arguing that current congestion and logistics costs are directly constraining e-commerce…
- 2026-08-22Unverified — not yet reviewed
SA E-Commerce Profit Crisis Warning
New analysis finds that South Africa's e-commerce sector is concealing a profit crisis beneath headline growth figures, with operators chasing revenue scale at the expense of margins. The pattern is…
- 2026-08-20Unverified — not yet reviewed
KAEME Wins DHL ESG Export Award
Ghanaian skincare brand KAEME has won DHL's ESG Excellence Exporter of the Year award, an international recognition that signals potential for local businesses to access global markets. The win…
- 2026-08-15Unverified — not yet reviewed
Jumia $50M Raise Profitability Path
New analysis examines what Jumia's $50 million raise means for the e-commerce operator's path to profitability. Ghana is an active Jumia market, making the operator's stated strategic trajectory…
- 2026-08-14Unverified — not yet reviewed
Jumia Bags $50M Fresh Capital
Jumia has secured $50 million in fresh funding, according to TechCabal's reporting. Ghana is an active Jumia market, making the raise a modest positive signal for the operator's continued presence…