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Congratulations on setting up your AYA store! You’ve done the hard work, and your products look amazing. Now, let's drive some serious traffic your way. The first step? Grabbing your unique store URL. This is your personal AYA address, and it's your most powerful tool for making sales.
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SA Retailer Onboarding Guide: Health & Skincare body { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; background-color: #FDFBF8; color: #3D352E; overflow-x: hidden; /* Prevent horizontal scroll on mobile */…
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AYA Africa Presents | Voices of the Renaissance Podcast - With AYA Africa Co-Founder, Caley body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #0f0f0f; color: #fff; margin:…
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Today, as we commemorate Africa Day 2025, AYA.Africa joins millions across the continent and the diaspora in honouring the enduring spirit of Pan-Africanism and reflecting on the promise of a united, peaceful, and prosperous Africa. This year's commemoration marks yet another moment to reflect honestly on our collective progress—and the gaps that still hinder Africa’s full liberation.
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AYA Africa Conversations with African Secret A Cape Secret Worth Sharing : The African Secret StoryThe AYA Edit team caught up with Stacey Smith, Founder…
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THE STORY OF RARU: WHAT TO AVOID AS A SMALL BUSINESS IN E-COMMERCE AND OPERATING ON THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS Many companies struggle to fulfill their orders…
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After numerous delays, the Competition Commission of South Africa submitted the final Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry [“Inquiry”] report on 31 July 2023. As African countries continue to finalise negotiations related to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and develop a common position on the regulation of e-commerce through the AfCFTA Protocol on E-Commerce, this Inquiry provides a basis for the inclusion of the ‘unseen’ and ‘unheard’ micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in ongoing research and debates.
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