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Wed, November 26th 2014, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju

Jumia secures $150m additional funding from existing shareholders

Ecommerce platform Jumia has announced it has raised about US$150 million additional funding from its existing shareholders. The company in a statement said the additional fund would be used to strengthen its position as the leading online retailer in Africa. → Read more
Fri, November 14th 2014, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju

We have better eyes for fashion than Jumia and Konga – Ella.ng

Lola Olusola, Founder of Ella.ng a 440.ng startup that focuses on female fashion has said the one-year old platform is better positioned to cater for the fashion needs of Nigerian middle class businesswomen than e-commerce giants Konga and Jumia. → Read more
Mon, September 8th 2014, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

Jumia Penetrates the Egyptian Market

Only two years after its launch in 2012 Jumia Egypt has become one of the strongest and most popular online shopping malls in the country. This is due its clear understanding of the Egyptian market needs and requirements. Through providing different payment options and various collections of products Jumia Egypt has become the no.1 online shopping mall in Egypt. What is more, Jumia market share is expected to grow by more than 36% within the next couple of years. → Read more
Mon, August 25th 2014, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju

Jumia launches in Cameroon

E-commerce platform Jumia has launched in Cameroon, the company announced, saying the launch is the beginning of plans to expand across central Africa. → Read more
Wed, August 13th 2014, 14:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

Jumia launches Windows Phone app

Nigerian e-commerce startup Jumia has launched a Windows Phone app, making over 200,000 items available for purchase via mobile. → Read more
Thu, July 10th 2014, 12:30 · Susan Mwenesi

Jumia Nigeria empowers SMEs with new platform

Jumia Nigeria has provided small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a platform that will give them an opportunity to showcase their products online and reach a larger and more targeted audience. → Read more
Wed, July 9th 2014, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju

Jumia Ivory Coast celebrates first anniversary with promotions

Jumia Ivory Coast is celebrating its first anniversary in the West African country with promotions for its customers, offering discounts of up to 90 per cent in some categories. → Read more
Thu, July 3rd 2014, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

We are managing 95% of our business ourselves – Jumia

Jumia Nigeria is managing about 95 per cent of its operations itself, allowing it to be in full control and ensure quality of services, according to co-chief executive officer (CEO) Nicola Martin. → Read more
Wed, July 2nd 2014, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju

Jumia Nigeria to launch pay on delivery service nationwide

Jumia Nigeria is set to launch its cash on delivery service, which accounts for two-thirds of the companies total sales, nationwide this month, according to co-chief executive officer (CEO) Nicola Martin. → Read more
Tue, July 1st 2014, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

MTN, Jumia partnership will be an explosive cocktail – Martin

The recently announced partnership between MTN and African e-commerce store Jumia will be an explosive cocktail with numerous opportunities to build synergies, according to Nicola Martin, co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Jumia Nigeria. → Read more
Tue, June 24th 2014, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Jumia expands operations to northern Nigeria

Leading Nigerian e-commerce store Jumia is to expand its services to Kano in the north of the country, as part of its rapid expansion efforts two years after launching. → Read more
Fri, June 6th 2014, 12:06 · Susan Mwenesi

Jumia Ivory Coast partners with Canal+ for World Cup

Jumia Ivory Coast has announced a partnership with Canal+ to provide discounts to users and create a dedicated World Cup store on all its sites ahead of the event. → Read more
Wed, May 14th 2014, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju

Kaymu could be bigger than Jumia, Konga – MD

Online marketplace Kaymu Nigeria has the capability to be larger than Nigeria’s biggest e-commerce platforms Konga and fellow Africa Internet Holding (AIH) startup Jumia, according to managing director Massimiliano Spalazzi. → Read more
Fri, May 9th 2014, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Jumia named Nigerian e-commerce site of year

Nigerian e-commerce startup Jumia has been named E-commerce Website of the Year in Nigeria at the Beacon of ICT awards organised by Nigeria Communications Week Media, recognising the company’s efforts towards expanding online commerce in the country. → Read more
Fri, May 9th 2014, 07:00 · Susan Mwenesi

Jumia partners with African Fashion Week Nigeria

Nigerian e-commerce firm Jumia has partnered with Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, a move that allows both parties to engage fashion followers all over Africa and discover new talents in the process. → Read more
Fri, April 25th 2014, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju

We are extremely proud of what we built at Jumia – Afaedor

Raphael Afaedor, former managing director of Jumia Nigeria, has said he is proud of what he, Gbolahan Fagbure and Tunde Kehinde built at Jumia. → Read more
Wed, April 23rd 2014, 17:40 · Paul Adepoju

MTN Mobile Money now accepted for payment on Jumia in Ivory Coast

Africa Internet Holding (AIH) has announced a partnership with operator MTN to offer new comprehensive services both online and on mobile to Jumia customers in Ivory Coast. → Read more
Fri, April 11th 2014, 18:30 · Paul Adepoju

Jumia Nigeria’s former heads launch Supermart

Gbolahan Fagbure, former director of operations at Jumia Nigeria, and Raphael Afaedor, co-founder and former managing director of Jumia Nigeria, have launched Supermart, an online grocery delivery service where individuals in Lagos can buy groceries from supermarkets. → Read more
Thu, March 27th 2014, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

Jumia Nigeria launches dedicated “By Naija” fashion category

Nigerian e-commerce store Jumia has unveiled a category dedicated to Nigerian fashion items, in a bid to support the local fashion industry. → Read more
Thu, March 20th 2014, 15:00 · Tom Jackson

Jumia Nigeria not profitable, focused on growth

Jumia Nigeria is still not profitable two years after its launch, but is instead focused on winning market share, according to former managing director (MD) Tunde Kehinde. → Read more