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Online shopping in Africa: Somewhere between smartphones and paper catalogues

Online shopping is an increasingly popular option in rural Africa for those who wish to avoid a very long trip to the nearest store. The e-commerce sector has great potential in Africa but has many hurdles to overcome.

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