Cheki.co.tz advices on staying alert when shopping online

Tanzania’s access to the internet has created an opportunity for the establishment of online markets and eased shopping.

Who hasn’t heard of Tigo Cash, M-PESA or Airtel Money? Starting from the smallest transactions of buying airtime credit, up to purchasing a complete interior for your new kitchen. Mobile Money is taking Tanzania by storm.

Its many applications and benefits offer new opportunities that go hand-in-hand with another rising star in Tanzania’s technology landscape: E-commerce or online shopping.

E-commerce has been around in Tanzania for quite some years now, but took a huge leap forward 2 years...

“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.” “Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” “Be frugal of your time. It is one of the best jewels we have.” Words from the likes of Benjamin Franklin, Laertes Diogenes and Sir Matthew Hale. Clearly, time is a very valuable commodity. So valuable, it is not to be misspent or wasted. With that being said, how then, can Tanzanians adjust their lives into saving time with every decision they...

>Africa Internet Group (AIG), a network of companies offering online services, is targeting Tanzania’s middle class to transform the country into online shopping culture.

 LOCAL internet shopping faithfuls will next on Friday 27th November 2015 have an extravaganza as online shopping mall, Jumia partners with Ecobank Tanzania to bring home an American model of Black Friday.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam yesterday, Jumia Tanzania Country Manager, Jean-Philippe Boul and Ecobank ‘s Head of alternative channels, Eric Luyangi said an assortment of goods will be sold at throw away prices on the day.

Boul said prospective buyers will have to do so using Jumia website or...

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, September 21, 2015 Jumia Back to School promotion commences. Tanzania’s  premium online shopping destination in conjunctions with its numerous vendors and partners have united to bring host a the first of Manu Back to School campaigns to make the transition from home to school as easy as possible. 

You wisely (or perhaps unintentionally) waited until September to finish your back-to-college shopping, and now your patience is being rewarded.

With the new semester...

The Mainland champions, Young Africans, have stuck to their guns that Anthony Matheo will not be in the market during this mid-season transfer window.

UBA Tanzania staff during the jogging to bond event which took place on Saturday September 19, 2015.UBA Tanzania staffs participate engaged in  aerobics session during the jogging to bond event which took place on Saturday September 19, 2015UBA Tanzania staffs participate in the aerobics session during the jogging to bond event which took place on Saturday September 19, 2015.A cross section of UBA Tanzania staff in a group selfie  after the exercises during the jogging to bond event which...

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