Lerato Mbele speaks to Tech Writer at Business Day Mudiwa Gavaza about the reasons behind the explosive growth of e-commerce in South Africa and the impact it has had on the South African economy. South African retailers have called on the government to close tax loopholes that they believe are being exploited by the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu as it rapidly expands in the country. Similar concerns have also been raised about Shein, another Chinese online platform. The world’s biggest online retailer, Amazon is set to launch in the country sometime this year.

<p>Lerato Mbele speaks to Tech Writer at Business Day Mudiwa Gavaza about the reasons behind the explosive growth of e-commerce in South Africa and the impact it has had on the South African economy. South African retailers have called on the government to close tax loopholes that they believe are being exploited by the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu as it rapidly expands in the country. Similar concerns have also been raised about Shein, another Chinese online platform. The world’s biggest online retailer, Amazon is set to launch in the country sometime this year.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.</p>

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