South Africa-based digital payments platform Peach Payments experienced a 93% increase in rand value processed from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, compared to the same period in 2024. “Over the four-day weekend, we processed more than 2.69 million transactions, to…
South Africa’s technology and durables (T&D) manufacturers and retailers will face fierce competition for the consumer’s rand during the upcoming Black Friday promotional period, with NIQ South Africa forecasting relatively flat growth in terms of units and revenues compared to…
As Black Friday and the holiday shopping rush kick in, cybersecurity experts are urging South Africans to be cautious and stop immediately if a purchase feels off. With online traffic soaring, cybercriminals are exploiting consumers’ increased spending—posing as trusted brands,…
Black Friday isn’t just a day anymore; it’s a full-blown season of deals, flash sales, and digital buzz. For many South Africans, it’s where saving meets spending, and the thrill of “getting it right” feels like a win. But behind…
Black Friday and the festive season are the biggest shopping events of the year, but busy retailers should avoid falling prey to cybercrime. Between social engineering, employee manipulation, and cybersecurity neglect, businesses run the risk of devastating cyberattacks as scammers…
Black Friday is one of the most anticipated shopping days of the year, with fantastic deals and discounts. However, it is also an ideal time for scammers and cybercriminals to prey on naive customers. Here are 4 crucial pointers to…
Not all that long ago, Black Friday was the preserve of major US retailers. Held the day after US Thanksgiving (which always falls on the fourth Thursday of November), it signals the start of the Christmas shopping season. The midnight…
To prepare for the busiest online shopping season of the year, it is important to understand how your data is being used on popular apps. According to the research by the Atlas VPN team, eBay and Amazon Shopping collect the…
The month of sales, otherwise known as Black Friday, has arrived and consumers are being enticed to spend their hard-earned cash. But this is a year that we need to be more cautious about our spending, especially in light of…
According to data released by Standard Bank, utilisation of contactless card payments this year’s Black Friday increased by more than 100% compared to in 2020. “It’s great to see that our customers have embraced innovation and have adopted contactless payments…