Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
78 results for "commerce"
Delivery giant Glovo believes Africa may skip traditional e-commerce and jump straight to ultra-fast local delivery, just like the continent leapfrogged desktop computers for smartphones. The company is investing $77.6 million in Kenya alone to build the infrastructure for what could become the world's biggest quick commerce market.
A mom who started selling $5 gumbo from her car trunk now runs a thriving food truck in Tyler, Texas, thanks to mentorship from the local chamber of commerce. The new chamber director plans to help even more small businesses succeed with hands-on support.
Nigeria's leading e-commerce platform celebrates 14 years by expanding access to digital shopping for middle and low-income earners. The anniversary campaign brings discounts, games, and rewards to millions across the country.
Fifty traders in Techiman, Ghana just received calibrated weighing scales to ensure honest transactions in their markets. The initiative, led by Ghana's Standards Authority and German partners, marks a major step toward protecting consumers and building trust in local commerce.
Archaeologists in Spain have recovered a smuggler's vessel from the 1600s carrying 27 cannons and half a tonne of silver, revealing hidden trade networks that operated beyond royal control. The discovery in Cádiz Bay offers a window into the secret commerce that shaped the Atlantic world.
After three failed startup attempts left him almost penniless, Jared Kugel refused to give up on his entrepreneurial dream. The fourth time turned his family's tire industry knowledge into a thriving e-commerce empire.
A Nigerian tech company just made history by acquiring Bangladesh's largest online marketplace, showing African startups are ready to compete on the global stage. It's a rare win that flips the script on who's expanding where.
Nigerian classifieds platform Jiji just completed its boldest move yet, buying Bangladesh's leading online marketplace Bikroy after only 13 months of competition. The deal marks a major milestone for African tech expanding beyond the continent.
African tech companies are booming, with 30 startups making the Financial Times' 2026 ranking of the continent's fastest-growing businesses. The list doubled from last year, showcasing real progress across fintech, healthcare, and commerce.
A new platform is helping African entrepreneurs launch fully functional online stores in under five minutes, complete with AI assistants that handle customer service, inventory management, and photo editing. Ojamaker aims to transform fragmented social media selling into structured businesses with tools built for local payment systems and logistics.
The world's largest reforestation fund just raised $1.24 billion to transform 660,000 acres of degraded Latin American land into thriving forests and sustainable plantations. Half will protect native ecosystems while the other half supports responsible forestry, proving conservation and commerce can grow together.
A new Nigerian platform is helping small business owners across Africa ditch the chaos of scattered spreadsheets and messaging apps for one powerful dashboard. Siiqo combines sales, payments, and customer management in a system built specifically for local market realities.
Amazon is pouring €15 billion into France over the next three years, creating more than 7,000 permanent jobs across four new distribution centers. The massive investment marks the e-commerce giant's biggest commitment to the country yet.
A Manali chocolate maker went from invisible on social media to earning up to $15,000 monthly by building his own website instead of renting space on platforms. His story reflects a nationwide shift as Indian entrepreneurs reclaim control from costly social media algorithms.
Colorado health officials just released a roadmap to slash pollution from petroleum refineries, focusing on the Suncor facility in Commerce City. The independent study compares current practices to national standards and identifies concrete ways to improve air quality for nearby communities.
The Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce is taking charge of recruiting companies to bring more jobs to the city. After years of limited corporate growth, business leaders are ready to change the game.
America might win the AI race but lose its workforce in the process. Former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo just unveiled a concrete plan to prevent economic chaos.
A 40-hectare neglected slum in the heart of Addis Ababa has been transformed into a vibrant green park that blends nature, commerce, and community. The newly opened Arada Park proves that thoughtful urban design can uplift entire neighborhoods while creating space to breathe.
Self-driving trucks are already hauling cargo between Texas and Mexico, with California just opening its roads to autonomous freight. This tech breakthrough could solve a massive trucker shortage while speeding up the billions in goods moving between both countries.
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2F2991%2FDPD_Stills_20260212_074821_596577.jpg)
South Africa's e-commerce market jumped 35% in 2024 to $5.2 billion, and small businesses are driving the growth by mastering one unexpected challenge: reliable delivery. Entrepreneurs who expand beyond their local cities are discovering that logistics isn't just a backend task—it's the invisible infrastructure turning local shops into national success stories.
Showing 20 of 78