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  1. Jan

    Takealot posts R392 million loss - Naspers no longer promising it's near break-even

    Takealot makes R392 million loss — blames inflation and load-shedding South African e-commerce business Takealot group lost $22 million (R392 million) in the latest financial year of its parent company, Naspers. In the tech and multimedia giant's FY 2023 results, it attributed the hefty loss...
  3. Jan

    Amazon importing vs Takealot tech price comparison - June 2023

    Takealot versus Amazon tech price showdown Tech fans in South Africa can save a fair amount by ordering products from Amazon in the US over Takealot, provided they are willing to wait longer for it to arrive. However, some items are still cheaper to buy from the South African e-commerce giant...
  4. Jan

    A R30,000 gaming PC build - including monitor, keyboard, mouse, and headset

    Building a R30,000 gaming PC PC gamers in South Africa can build a powerful gaming rig capable of 1080p gaming at up to 144 frames per second (FPS), with an impressive monitor and the necessary gaming peripherals, for under R30,000. MyBroadband investigated what kind of gaming rig we could...
  5. Jan

    Takealot slammed for listing bracelet that says "Best F***ing B****es"

    Takealot slammed for potentially offensive product listing The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has ruled against Takealot for listing an "inspirational bracelet" with a potentially offensive message presented front and centre. The issue was brought before the ARB by Kevin Harris, who...
  6. Jan

    Amazon's South Africa e-commerce debut welcomed by market leader Takealot

    Takealot welcomes Amazon plans to launch in South Africa South Africa’s leading online retailer Takealot says Amazon.com Inc.’s plans to launch its e-commerce business in the country show the market is poised for growth, even as it faces power cuts, antitrust issues, and inflationary pressures...
  7. Jan

    FNB's new solar power products prices compared to Takealot, GeeWiz, Incredible

    FNB vs Takealot vs Incredible — Cheapest shops to buy load-shedding backup power While the prices of many energy products offered on FNB's eBucks Shop compare fairly well to other stores, its solar systems seem exorbitantly expensive, a MyBroadband analysis found. In addition to solar energy...
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  8. Jan

    Syntech issues voluntary recall on 300Wh and 500Wh Gizzu power portable stations

    Gizzu power stations recalled over battery fire risks — full refunds available Technology distributor Syntech has issued a precautionary recall of certain Gizzu 300Wh and 500Wh portable power stations due to a fire hazard, the National Consumer Commission has announced. Acting national...
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  9. Jan

    Best-selling smartphones in South Africa - March 2023

    South Africa's top-selling smartphone models revealed Samsung's Galaxy A series budget and mid-range smartphones dominate device sales at two of South Africa's major mobile networks and a large general goods retailer. MyBroadband asked the country's four biggest mobile networks and several...
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  10. Jan

    South African gamers' favourite graphics card brands

    Most popular graphics card brands among gamers in South Africa Gigabyte, MSI, XFX, ASUS, Palit, and Zotac tend to be the most popular graphics card brands in South Africa, an analysis of several computer hardware reseller listings reveals. South African retailers Takealot, Rebel Gaming...
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  11. Keegan2

    I made a price tracker for many popular online retailers!

    Hey guys! I have been working on this website Buck Cheap where we track the price of products from many retailers like Checkers Sixty60, Woolworths, Takealot, Makro, Pick n Pay asap, Spar2u, Dis-Chem, etc. You can see the price history of products and set alerts when the price drops. There is...
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  12. Jan

    Competition Commission accuses Takealot sellers of face mask price fixing during Covid

    Competition Commission nails Takealot sellers for alleged collusion Two Takealot sellers that allegedly conspired to fix prices on personal protective equipment must face the Competition Tribunal. The Competition Commission announced on Thursday that it referred the merchants to Competition...
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  13. Jan

    Makro and Takealot's best-selling products over December 2022

    Takealot and Makro reveal best-selling items over December holidays Load-shedding products were front-of-mind for many South African shoppers during this past festive season. That is according to feedback from one of the country's largest general goods retailers — Makro — and the biggest...
  14. Jan

    Pick n Pay pilots Takealot pick-up counters

    Pick n Pay pilots Takealot pick-up counters Pick n Pay has launched a new pick-up point for Takealot customers at its Table Bay Mall store in Cape Town. The retailer said that this is part of a pilot to offer customers the convenience of picking up their non-food online orders while shopping...
  15. Jan

    Laptop stolen from Department of Agriculture sold on Takealot

    Takealot merchant sold stolen laptop A Takealot shopper got a nasty surprise when the brand new laptop he bought from a reseller on the popular online store turned out to be stolen. Consumer rights journalist Wendy Knowler first reported the experience of the shopper — Somerset West resident...
  16. Jan

    Takealot launches limited edition box for December 2022

    Takealot unveils limited edition box — here is what your December delivery could look like South Africa's biggest online store — Takealot.com — will be shipping one million packages over the festive season in a limited edition box designed by the winner of its Heritage Day Design Challenge...
  17. Jan

    Takealot reveals Black Friday best-sellers, and that someone blew R190,179 in one order

    Someone spent R190,179 at Takealot on Black Friday — these were its best-sellers Takealot.com CEO Frederik Zietsman says the online retailer had a record-breaking Black Friday. The most orders placed by a single customer on the day was 58, and the biggest single basket value was R190,179.
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  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    First look at top Cyber Monday 2022 deals in SA

    First look at top Cyber Monday 2022 deals in SA With Black Friday done and dusted, the next major sales event to look forward to is Cyber Monday on 28 November 2022. Several South African retailers and service providers have announced that they will release specials on tech and other products...
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    Takealot under pressure

    Takealot under pressure Takealot’s latest financial results showed that the ecommerce giant is feeling the impact of increased competition, labour issues, and a Competition Commission investigation. Takealot’s results for the six months ended 30 September 2022 showed that it grew gross...
  20. Jan

    Black Friday 2022 deal roundup

    Best Black Friday deals in South Africa Black Friday is only a few hours away, and major retailers, online stores, mobile networks, and service providers are offering big discounts on various tech and other products. While several retailers and service providers have been offering extended...
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  21. Jan

    Takealot still not profitable, reports R224 million loss

    Takealot makes R224 million loss Naspers has published interim results for the first half of its 2023 financial year (H1 FY2023), revealing a significant loss for its Takealot group of ecommerce businesses. The group consists of general online store Takealot.com, delivery service Mr D, and...
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