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July 28
2025

Takealot Group Expands Mr D Into On-Demand Marketplace Beyond Food Delivery

By Tapiwa Matthew Mutisi

Takealot Group, South Africa’s leading e-commerce company and a subsidiary of global tech investor Naspers, is transforming its food delivery platform Mr D into a full-fledged on-demand convenience marketplace. The move is part of a broader strategy to stay competitive in an increasingly crowded e-commerce landscape, especially following the entry of Amazon into the South African market.

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Source: Innovation Village (link opens in a new window)

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digital inclusion, e-commerce, infrastructure