Jambo Africa Online’s Editor-in-Chief, Sithembile Masia, and Publisher, Saul Molobi, attended the launch of a pan African B2B e-commerce platform in Johannesburg…
In a bid to revolutionise African business connectivity and B2B e-commerce, Zandaux is gearing up to introduce its groundbreaking multi-vendor platform in South Africa, hot on the heels of successful launches in Kenya and Nigeria earlier this year. The launch was held on 14 February 2024 at the prestigious Premier Hotel in Midrand, Johannesburg. This move underscores Zandaux’s commitment to forging a unified marketplace across Africa, a vision that has earned it widespread acclaim for its user-friendly interface, robust features, and unwavering dedication to fostering a dynamic business ecosystem, garnering trust from enterprises continent-wide.
Franck Obambi Ngatse, CEO of Zandaux, emphasises the platform’s versatility in catering to businesses of all sizes, recognising that 70% of Africa’s market comprises small enterprises with limited outreach capabilities. By providing a platform specifically tailored to connect businesses, Zandaux enables them to access previously untapped markets, thereby levelling the playing field in the e-commerce landscape.
Positioned as a catalyst for economic empowerment, Zandaux’s cutting-edge B2B e-commerce platform aims to uplift businesses across Africa and contribute to the mission of lifting one billion people out of poverty. With a steadfast commitment to facilitating seamless transactions, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation, Zandaux emerges as a transformative force in the region’s ever-evolving trade environment.
Daniel Maloba, Founder of Umoja Edtech and Maloba Consulting, lauds Zandaux’s innovative approach, emphasising the importance of reshaping Africa’s economic landscape to address systemic poverty effectively. Through its platform, Zandaux empowers businesses of all sizes to connect, collaborate, and thrive, laying the groundwork for sustained economic growth and prosperity continent-wide.
Since its establishment in 2020, Zandaux has amassed an impressive portfolio, boasting over 15,000 listed products and nearly 1000 merchants across the four countries where it operates. Dennis Reumer, Zandaux’s CTO, highlights the platform’s role in facilitating seamless communication between manufacturers, suppliers, and clients across Africa, transcending geographical boundaries and fostering robust trade relations.
In addition to its ambitious goals of redefining African business connectivity and empowering enterprises across the continent, Zandaux’s revolutionary multi-vendor platform aligns closely with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), serving as a pivotal delivery mechanism for deepening intra-African trade.
By facilitating seamless transactions and fostering collaboration among businesses of all sizes, Zandaux actively contributes to the realisation of AfCFTA’s vision of creating a single market for goods and services across Africa. With its expansive reach and user-friendly interface, the platform acts as a catalyst for intra-continental trade, breaking down barriers and opening up new avenues for commerce between African nations.
Through Zandaux, businesses can access a diverse array of products and services from across the continent, promoting economic integration and regional cooperation. By providing a centralised marketplace for buyers and sellers to connect, the platform streamlines the trading process, reducing inefficiencies and promoting greater transparency in transactions.
Moreover, Zandaux’s emphasis on empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) resonates strongly with AfCFTA’s commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development. By levelling the playing field and providing equal opportunities for businesses of all sizes, the platform helps to address the imbalance in intra-African trade, ensuring that SMEs have the tools and resources they need to compete on a regional scale.
As African countries continue to work towards realising the full potential of AfCFTA, Zandaux stands as a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration in driving economic transformation. By leveraging technology to overcome traditional barriers to trade, the platform plays a pivotal role in advancing the goals of AfCFTA and building a more prosperous future for the continent as a whole.
Looking ahead, Zandaux sets its sights on Egypt for its upcoming expansion, slated for February 29th, 2024, signalling its unwavering commitment to driving economic growth and connectivity throughout the continent.
