by Melody Korongwe The recent closure of Shoprite stores in Blantyre and Lilongwe has sent shockwaves through the market, leaving consumers scrambling to find alternative shopping options. The Malawi Bureau of Standards…
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OK Zimbabwe Shutdown: How the Closure is Reshaping Shopping Habits and Fueling Challenges for Consumers
by Melody Korongwe The recent closure of OK Zimbabwe branches,one of the country’s largest and most trusted retail chains, has dramatically reshaped Zimbabwe’s shopping landscape. For years, OK Zimbabwe was a staple…
Harare Commuters Slam Kombi Drivers Over Poor Customer Service: Council Demands Transport Reform
by Melody Korongwe Harare, Zimbabwe – Commuter transport services in Harare have been a staple of the city’s transportation system, providing affordable and convenient travel options for thousands of commuters daily. Despite…
Tailor’s troubles: When customer satisfaction goes awry
by Melody Korongwe Tapiwa Ziwaya, a skilled tailor in Chitungwiza, had built a reputation for his attention to detail and excellent customer service. Despite his decade-long experience in tailoring, a recent incident…
Africa : The Missing Link to the Much Needed Use Case for Technological Advances.
On 23 July 2024 ,the Daily Maverick of South Africa reported that one Lifalethu Mbasana, a 11 year old primary school child had to walk at least 13 km of the 50…
Bridging the Knowledge Accumulation Gap in Africa
By Elton Zvinavashe In the sensational blockbuster movie by Leon Schuster the gods must be crazy, Xi and his whole family were traumatised by a foreign object which the gods had been…
Cowrywise Minimalistic Billboard: A Bold Marketing Move or Missed Opportunity?
In the digital age, where attention spans are short and visual stimuli are abundant, the power of effective advertising cannot be understated. Recently, Nigerian savings and investment platform, Cowrywise, made waves on…
Kenchic’s Ingenious Billboard: A Clever Twist on Breast Cancer Awareness
Kenchic, a leading poultry supplying company in Kenya, has recently made a bold and creative move by commissioning an eye-catching billboard aimed at promoting breast cancer awareness. The advertisement features a graphic…
GA Insurance Kenya’s Viral Chat GPT Billboard
While most companies rely on promotions and positioning statements for billboards, GA Insurance Kenya is taking a more creative route. Their new sign along a major road in Kenya boldly calls out…
Jumia Rises from the Ashes, Records Lowest Losses in Four Years
In the first quarter of 2023, Jumia, the African e-commerce giant, reported its lowest losses in four years. The company’s adjusted EBITDA and operating losses experienced a significant decrease, reaching $27 million…